New House & Self Build Design

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1. 3D design software

   By Selfbuildsarah, July 29, 2021   

   • 3d software
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   • Selfbuildsarah
   • August 5, 2021

2. Skylights and Scottish regulations

   By saveasteading, August 2, 2021   

   • sjylight
   • velux
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   • the_r_sole
   • August 4, 2021

3. Sewage pump location

   By WWilts, August 2, 2021
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   • Mr Punter
   • August 2, 2021

4. Stick build porch

   By WWilts, July 31, 2021
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   • WWilts
   • August 1, 2021

5. Getting stuff up/down stairs

   By puntloos, July 28, 2021
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   • Pocster
   • July 29, 2021

6. Chandelier-Winch?

   By puntloos, July 28, 2021
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   • Onoff
   • July 29, 2021

7. Possible savings when all plumbing kept in the same quadrant?

   By NickK, July 25, 2021
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   • puntloos
   • July 28, 2021

8. RC Frame/ICF (Single Faced) vs. Steel Frame/Metal Stud

   By james ivett, July 20, 2021   

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   • steel frame
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     • steel frame
     • steel framing steel studwork
     • rc beam
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   • the_r_sole
   • July 21, 2021

9. Realistic U-values of brick & block?

   By bgmill, July 18, 2021
   • 13 replies
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   • joe90
   • July 18, 2021

10. Possible options to increase upstairs floor space?

    By flanagaj, July 2, 2021
    • 24 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • July 5, 2021

11. Timber frame, CPS or SIP

    By AnnaKH, July 2, 2021
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    • nod
    • July 2, 2021

12. Ground Bearing V Suspended Slab

    By GazJS, June 26, 2020
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    • DragsterDriver
    • June 28, 2021

13. Using main contractor to plate. Will it save much money?

    By flanagaj, June 22, 2021
    • 10 replies
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    • PeterW
    • June 23, 2021

14. Have you entered any Awards? 1 2

    By Ferdinand, April 23, 2019   

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    • brick awards
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      • civic trust awards
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    • SteamyTea
    • June 11, 2021

15. Draft 3d Renders - any comments / suggestions

    By rakesh_cardiff, June 11, 2021
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    • IanR
    • June 11, 2021

16. Architect plans - opinions welcome

    By deancatherine09, May 24, 2021
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    • AliG
    • June 8, 2021

17. Help settle an argument- room layout

    By Crofter, May 28, 2021
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    • SteamyTea
    • May 28, 2021

18. Another mistake need design ideas to solve

    By GrantMcscott, May 20, 2021
    • 5 replies
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    • Bozza
    • May 26, 2021

19. BIM Objects??

    By Big Neil, May 21, 2019
    • 19 replies
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    • peteypops
    • May 12, 2021

20. My 3D renders for my self build

    By Jason L, December 1, 2020
    • 7 replies
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    • peteypops
    • May 12, 2021

21. Site layout software

    By Muttsnutts, March 29, 2021
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    • peteypops
    • May 12, 2021

22. What brick colour goes well with cedar cladding?

    By bgmill, May 5, 2021
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    • bgmill
    • May 12, 2021

23. Main bedroom suite layout design ideas

    By Adam2, May 8, 2021
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    • ProDave
    • May 9, 2021

24. Designing the Master Suite

    By Mrs CFS, May 3, 2021
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    • jack
    • May 4, 2021

25. New build - (hopefully) final plans and elevations

    By SeanCrowley, April 17, 2021
    • 5 replies
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    • puntloos
    • May 1, 2021