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466 topics in this forum

1. 100mm concrete versus liquid screed.

   By Sandybay, September 9, 2020
   • 12 replies
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   • Sandybay
   • September 9, 2020

2. Timber shortage?

   By ProDave, September 8, 2020
   • 9 replies
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   • Ian
   • September 9, 2020

3. Corten for decorative purposes in the garden

   By Savi, August 12, 2020   

   • corten
   • garden
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     • corten
     • garden
     • concrete
     • wall
     • fixing
     • landscaping
   • 9 replies
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   • Savi
   • August 17, 2020

4. 11mm osb3

   By Sean foley, August 11, 2020
   • 10 replies
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   • Carrerahill
   • August 13, 2020

5. Sure Rend - out of date - thoughts

   By Carrerahill, March 20, 2020
   • 6 replies
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   • Carrerahill
   • August 10, 2020

6. Marine grade plywood

   By ollie, July 21, 2020
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   • Cpd
   • July 22, 2020

7. Siberian Larch Corner Posts

   By Andrew, July 13, 2020
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   • Andrew
   • July 15, 2020

8. Is hoggin the devil??

   By selfbuildrookie, July 7, 2020   

   • driveway
   • gravel
   • 17 replies
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   • mvincentd
   • July 15, 2020

9. Floor Insulation in straw new build 2 storey barn

   By Strawman, July 13, 2020
   • 16 replies
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   • Strawman
   • July 14, 2020

10. Recycled Type 1 crushed Hardcore - Asbestos worries. Help.

    By Danieluk37, July 7, 2020
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    • Danieluk37
    • July 7, 2020

11. Ideas for flood resilient skirting

    By Mr Punter, May 20, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • Bored Shopper
    • July 6, 2020

12. Need to Match Bricks for Wall

    By swift90, July 1, 2020   

    • brick
    • wall
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      • wall
      • topping
    • 6 replies
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    • Temp
    • July 2, 2020

13. 120 mm celotex Insulation

    By Willow, June 29, 2020
    • 1 reply
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    • nod
    • June 29, 2020

14. 3m concrete lintel 100mm x 65mm

    By Ttw, June 26, 2020   

    • flat roof
    • load bearing
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      • load bearing
      • lintel
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    • Russell griffiths
    • June 26, 2020

15. Reduced thermal bridge L bracket for awning

    By kxi, June 24, 2020
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    • kxi
    • June 24, 2020

16. Finishing the block garden room with an overall height of under 2500mm

    By Ttw, June 18, 2020   

    • permitted development
    • flat roof
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      • flat roof
      • warm roof
    • 3 replies
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    • Dan F
    • June 19, 2020

17. Concrete slab poored for garden room office

    By Ttw, June 9, 2020   

    • dpm
    • concrete slab
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      • concrete slab
      • damp
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    • Ttw
    • June 18, 2020

18. Stone erosion

    By Redoctober, June 9, 2020   

    • stonework
    • 6 replies
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    • Cpd
    • June 10, 2020

19. Roofing Slates

    By Torchman, June 6, 2020
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    • bassanclan
    • June 9, 2020

20. Alternative to Supalux board

    By Nick1c, May 9, 2020
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    • Nick1c
    • June 9, 2020

21. Mixing slips : is it possible to copy this?

    By ToughButterCup, June 8, 2020
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    • ToughButterCup
    • June 8, 2020

22. help with walls and render to use

    By Amateur bob, June 4, 2020
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    • Declan52
    • June 5, 2020

23. ICF and stone outer - real stone or slips?

    By BotusBuild, June 2, 2020
    • 7 replies
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    • Russell griffiths
    • June 2, 2020

24. Slab cavity insulation

    By Ttw, May 26, 2020   

    • insulation
    • cavitywall
    • 9 replies
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    • Ttw
    • May 27, 2020

25. Fixing but difficult to access

    By KM4344, May 26, 2020
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    • Roundtuit
    • May 26, 2020