New House & Self Build Design

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1. Do I need a Structural Engineer ?

   By Mano, August 7, 2021
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   • Dave Jones
   • August 8, 2021

2. 3D design software

   By Selfbuildsarah, July 29, 2021   

   • 3d software
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   • Selfbuildsarah
   • August 5, 2021

3. Skylights and Scottish regulations

   By saveasteading, August 2, 2021   

   • sjylight
   • velux
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   • the_r_sole
   • August 4, 2021

4. Sewage pump location

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

5. Stick build porch

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

6. Getting stuff up/down stairs

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

7. Chandelier-Winch?

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

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

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

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

   By james ivett, July 20, 2021   

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   • the_r_sole
   • July 21, 2021

10. Realistic U-values of brick & block?

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

11. Possible options to increase upstairs floor space?

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

12. Timber frame, CPS or SIP

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

13. Ground Bearing V Suspended Slab

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

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

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

15. Have you entered any Awards? 1 2

    By Ferdinand, April 23, 2019   

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    • SteamyTea
    • June 11, 2021

16. Draft 3d Renders - any comments / suggestions

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

17. Architect plans - opinions welcome

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

18. Help settle an argument- room layout

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

19. Another mistake need design ideas to solve

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

20. BIM Objects??

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

21. My 3D renders for my self build

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

22. Site layout software

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

23. What brick colour goes well with cedar cladding?

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

24. Main bedroom suite layout design ideas

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

25. Designing the Master Suite

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