New House & Self Build Design

733 topics in this forum

1. Include windows in an invitation to tender?

   By DaveKF, June 23
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   • Spinny
   • June 24

2. House renovation plans, please critique them.

   By ianmac42, January 25, 2021
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   • Donattan
   • June 16

3. Thoughts on layout 1 2

   By Bluebaron, May 23
   • 41 replies
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   • Bluebaron
   • June 13

4. Help with kerb appeal of an existing house

   By Sparrowhawk, June 11
   • 5 replies
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   • ToughButterCup
   • June 12

5. layout help - bungalow

   By DWBungalow, June 2
   • 2 replies
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   • DWBungalow
   • June 2

6. Vapour Barrier in Porch?

   By Co1, May 30
   • 3 replies
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   • Bluebaron
   • May 30

7. First sketch of new house project

   By Crofter, May 20
   • 10 replies
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   • Crofter
   • May 23

8. Give me your thoughts on window design 1 2

   By flanagaj, May 21
   • 26 replies
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   • flanagaj
   • May 23

9. Alternative to SketchUp?

   By Crofter, May 14
   • 6 replies
   • 680 views
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   • Crofter
   • May 19

10. Going for self build no 2!

    By Crofter, May 13
    • 11 replies
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    • Crofter
    • May 17

11. Barn or Farmhouse 1 2

    By Vugarh, May 8
    • 48 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • May 16

12. National Minimum Space Standards.

    By Susana, May 8
    • 20 replies
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    • Susana
    • May 9

13. How would you update the front of this bungalow?

    By LDNRennovation, April 21
    • 17 replies
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    • LDNRennovation
    • April 24

14. Drawings 1 2

    By ETC, October 10, 2022
    • 27 replies
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    • Tates
    • April 21

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

    By North Coast Self Builder, February 4
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    • Nickfromwales
    • April 20

16. Brise soleils or balconies 1 2

    By Furnace, April 25, 2023
    • 46 replies
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    • Bramco
    • April 11

17. Planning Approved - Feedback on proposed layout 1 2

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

18. CAD software recommendations?

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

19. Red/Brown/Buff bricks

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

20. Anyone recommend a fire engineer?

    By Alan Ambrose, March 29
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    • Benpointer
    • March 30

21. Any experience with Small Building Structural Guide and verification

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

22. Render or texture paint on cement board cladding?

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

23. Floor Joist Design 1 2 3 4

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

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

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

25. 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