Building Materials

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

   By Alan Ambrose, February 27
   • 15 replies
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   • andyscotland
   • April 13

3. Glass Balustrades

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

4. Latzel Dämmstoffe

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

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

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

6. Should I start stock piling materials?

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

7. 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

8. Disposing of PIR insulation

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

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

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

10. Another supplier hits the wall

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

11. UV stable external membranes?

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

12. Coloured screws for down pipes

    By Mr Blobby, February 18
    • 11 replies
    • 551 views
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    • Mr Blobby
    • February 18

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

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

14. stainless steel screws for chestnut cladding / decking etc

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

15. Larch Cladding- treatment options 1 2 3

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

16. flashing over windows and doors - timber cladding

    By marmic, October 30, 2025
    • 3 replies
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    • marmic
    • October 30, 2025

17. Bathroom Plywood Subfloor

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

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

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

19. Recommended plasterboard

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

20. Dewalt do it again !

    By Pocster, October 7, 2025
    • 1 reply
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    • Pocster
    • October 7, 2025

21. Weatherproof panel

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

22. Advice Sought About Cleaning Products and Methods

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

23. Carrying wood on top of van roof.

    By gavztheouch, August 10, 2025
    • 17 replies
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    • ProDave
    • August 10, 2025

24. Hilti cartridge nail gun question

    By G and J, July 24, 2025
    • 11 replies
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    • saveasteading
    • July 25, 2025

25. Wooden external cladding identifcation

    By rah212, July 20, 2025
    • 2 replies
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    • Russell griffiths
    • July 20, 2025