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474 topics in this forum

1. Support your local merchants, not anymore thanks.

   By Russell griffiths, November 2, 2020
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   • CC45
   • November 2, 2020

2. Shortage of bottled gas

   By recoveringbuilder, October 28, 2020
   • 10 replies
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   • epsilonGreedy
   • November 2, 2020

3. External Wood Cladding - What to use

   By colin7777, September 5, 2019
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   • AliG
   • October 31, 2020

4. Plasterboard or asbestos insulation board

   By Dave22, October 27, 2020
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   • Dave22
   • October 27, 2020

5. P5 chipboard on suspended floor

   By Fit Pro, October 27, 2020
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   • Fit Pro
   • October 27, 2020

6. Price rise!

   By recoveringbuilder, July 29, 2020
   • 16 replies
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   • dangti6
   • October 9, 2020

7. Toolstation discount, possible for a self-builder?

   By Dreadnaught, September 26, 2020   

   • discount
   • toolstation
   • 4 replies
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   • Dreadnaught
   • September 26, 2020

8. Liquid screed recommendations. North.

   By simon45089, September 15, 2020
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   • nod
   • September 15, 2020

9. Septic tank

   By Ktelobb, September 12, 2020
   • 4 replies
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   • SuperJohnG
   • September 12, 2020

10. 100mm concrete versus liquid screed.

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

11. Timber shortage?

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

12. Corten for decorative purposes in the garden

    By Savi, August 12, 2020   

    • corten
    • garden
    • (and 4 more)

      Tagged with:

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

13. 11mm osb3

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

14. Sure Rend - out of date - thoughts

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

15. Marine grade plywood

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

16. Siberian Larch Corner Posts

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

17. Is hoggin the devil??

    By selfbuildrookie, July 7, 2020   

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

18. Floor Insulation in straw new build 2 storey barn

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

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

    By Danieluk37, July 7, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • Danieluk37
    • July 7, 2020

20. Ideas for flood resilient skirting

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

21. Need to Match Bricks for Wall

    By swift90, July 1, 2020   

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

22. 120 mm celotex Insulation

    By Willow, June 29, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
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    • nod
    • June 29, 2020

23. 3m concrete lintel 100mm x 65mm

    By Ttw, June 26, 2020   

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

24. Reduced thermal bridge L bracket for awning

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

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

    By Ttw, June 18, 2020   

    • permitted development
    • flat roof
    • (and 1 more)

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