Building Materials

496 topics in this forum

1. Mastic, silicone, sealants and foams. 1 2

   By Nickfromwales, September 28, 2025
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   • Onoff
   • December 2, 2025

2. kee klamp / key clamp / tube clamp etc

   By marmic, July 3
   • 2 replies
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   • markc
   • July 3

3. Insulated plasterboard fixings

   By carlos21, May 12
   • 9 replies
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   • Super_Paulie
   • June 1

4. What size is 14mm stone?

   By cwr, May 20
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   • Mike
   • May 21

5. is there a better kind of roofing / cladding batten?

   By Alan Ambrose, February 27
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   • andyscotland
   • April 13

6. Glass Balustrades

   By Triassic, March 31
   • 3 replies
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   • JohnMo
   • March 31

7. Latzel Dämmstoffe

   By Redbeard, March 21
   • 3 replies
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   • Thorfun
   • March 22

8. Cat6 cable 305m Where should I buy from?

   By jimseng, March 12
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   • -rick-
   • March 14

9. Should I start stock piling materials?

   By flanagaj, March 8
   • 20 replies
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   • jack
   • March 11

10. Hardie VL Plank installation - Butt joints in vertical cladding and sealing cut ends query

    By andeebee, February 28
    • 5 replies
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    • Big Jimbo
    • March 6

11. Disposing of PIR insulation

    By Spinny, February 20
    • 19 replies
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    • Nickfromwales
    • March 2

12. Custom cut oak sleepers (Hampshire, Wilts, Berkshire)?

    By flanagaj, February 26
    • 0 replies
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    • flanagaj
    • February 26

13. Another supplier hits the wall

    By SimonD, February 26
    • 1 reply
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    • Nickfromwales
    • February 26

14. UV stable external membranes?

    By Alan Ambrose, January 18
    • 6 replies
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • February 21

15. Coloured screws for down pipes

    By Mr Blobby, February 18
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    • Mr Blobby
    • February 18

16. What is this made of? Ceiling wood fibre board type stuff

    By paro, February 9
    • 13 replies
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    • kandgmitchell
    • February 9

17. stainless steel screws for chestnut cladding / decking etc

    By marmic, December 5, 2025
    • 6 replies
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    • JohnMo
    • December 7, 2025

18. Larch Cladding- treatment options 1 2 3

    By Crofter, August 1, 2016
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    • Gary Martin
    • November 6, 2025

19. flashing over windows and doors - timber cladding

    By marmic, October 30, 2025
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    • marmic
    • October 30, 2025

20. Bathroom Plywood Subfloor

    By Jord, October 16, 2025
    • 3 replies
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    • nod
    • October 16, 2025

21. Help finding strong grout (non ugly!) for driveway

    By bmj1, October 10, 2025
    • 4 replies
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    • gaz_moose
    • October 12, 2025

22. Recommended plasterboard

    By Pt1987, October 7, 2025
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    • Pt1987
    • October 7, 2025

23. Dewalt do it again !

    By Pocster, October 7, 2025
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    • Pocster
    • October 7, 2025

24. Weatherproof panel

    By LaChab, October 4, 2025
    • 10 replies
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    • LaChab
    • October 4, 2025

25. Advice Sought About Cleaning Products and Methods

    By Daniel3103, September 10, 2025
    • 2 replies
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    • Daniel3103
    • September 25, 2025