New House & Self Build Design

721 topics in this forum

1. Brise soleils or balconies 1 2

   By Furnace, April 25, 2023
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   • Bramco
   • Friday at 17:34

2. Drawings 1 2

   By ETC, October 10, 2022
   • 26 replies
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   • LDNRennovation
   • April 7

3. Planning Approved - Feedback on proposed layout 1 2

   By Owain1602, February 27
   • 45 replies
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   • ETC
   • April 7

4. CAD software recommendations?

   By Great_scot_selfbuild, April 2
   • 7 replies
   • 351 views
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   • SteamyTea
   • April 4

5. Red/Brown/Buff bricks

   By allthatpebbledash, January 28
   • 21 replies
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   • allthatpebbledash
   • March 31

6. Anyone recommend a fire engineer?

   By Alan Ambrose, March 29
   • 4 replies
   • 254 views
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   • Benpointer
   • March 30

7. Any experience with Small Building Structural Guide and verification

   By HighlandHopeful, March 30
   • 3 replies
   • 139 views
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   • JohnMo
   • March 30

8. Render or texture paint on cement board cladding?

   By philcvk, January 20
   • 10 replies
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   • Adam2
   • March 25

9. Floor Joist Design 1 2 3 4

   By Pappa, March 13
   • 94 replies
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   • Gus Potter
   • March 24

10. New build designs........ Comments please 1 2 3

    By GK22, May 7, 2023
    • 50 replies
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    • GK22
    • March 20

11. PhD Dissertation Survey - Understanding Challenges and Opportunities in the Self-build Industry 1 2 3

    By CemCet, January 17
    • 60 replies
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    • CemCet
    • March 19

12. Main dwelling and outbuilding 1 2 3

    By Zak S, March 22, 2024   

    • design
    • grand design
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      • dreamhome
      • wish-list
      • outbuilding
      • garden room
    • 51 replies
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    • Zak S
    • March 18

13. Basement cinema room - worth it?

    By SBMS, February 16
    • 22 replies
    • 765 views
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    • G and J
    • March 10

14. Dan Wood Design Feedback Wanted

    By worldwidewebs, February 8
    • 3 replies
    • 650 views
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    • worldwidewebs
    • March 5

15. iPad software for drawing

    By Iceverge, November 13, 2024
    • 15 replies
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    • MikeSharp01
    • March 2

16. Kitchen design - Advice needed

    By Gabaruh, February 25
    • 4 replies
    • 394 views
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    • ETC
    • February 27

17. Basement type C cavity drain that doesn't compromise the envelope

    By Rob McG, February 24
    • 4 replies
    • 330 views
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    • Rob McG
    • February 26

18. Advice needed, new build basement finishing

    By Mat1, February 22
    • 9 replies
    • 500 views
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    • Nickfromwales
    • February 23

19. Extension idea and queries

    By Daveywest, February 12
    • 3 replies
    • 427 views
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    • torre
    • February 14

20. Looking for advice for tricky kitchen/bottom floor layout

    By lgc, February 3
    • 3 replies
    • 465 views
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    • ETC
    • February 10

21. What's the cheapest Insulation panel option for underneath wet UFH with screed (First floor)?

    By North Coast Self Builder, February 4
    • 16 replies
    • 686 views
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    • marshian
    • February 5

22. Advice Needed – Building a Large Breeze Block Garden Studio (40m²+)

    By optimystery, January 29   

    • garden room
    • building regs
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      • building regs
      • custom build
    • 2 replies
    • 261 views
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    • optimystery
    • January 29

23. 5 bed with 3 en-suites and 1 family bathroom or all en-suites?

    By Berkshire_selfbuild, January 17
    • 20 replies
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    • Andehh
    • January 19

24. Has anyone actually installed a grey water recycling system?

    By Great_scot_selfbuild, January 18
    • 2 replies
    • 517 views
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    • ToughButterCup
    • January 19

25. Box guttering with warm roof, is it possible?

    By Tuppers, January 13
    • 8 replies
    • 674 views
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    • Mr Punter
    • January 16