New House & Self Build Design

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1. National Minimum Space Standards.

   By Susana, May 8
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   • Susana
   • May 9

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

   By LDNRennovation, April 21
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   • LDNRennovation
   • April 24

3. Drawings 1 2

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

4. 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

5. Brise soleils or balconies 1 2

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

6. Planning Approved - Feedback on proposed layout 1 2

   By Owain1602, February 27
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   • ETC
   • April 7

7. Red/Brown/Buff bricks

   By allthatpebbledash, January 28
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   • allthatpebbledash
   • March 31

8. Anyone recommend a fire engineer?

   By Alan Ambrose, March 29
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   • Benpointer
   • March 30

9. Any experience with Small Building Structural Guide and verification

   By HighlandHopeful, March 30
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   • JohnMo
   • March 30

10. Render or texture paint on cement board cladding?

    By philcvk, January 20
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    • Adam2
    • March 25

11. Floor Joist Design 1 2 3 4

    By Pappa, March 13
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    • Gus Potter
    • March 24

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

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

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

    By CemCet, January 17
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    • CemCet
    • March 19

14. Basement cinema room - worth it?

    By SBMS, February 16
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    • G and J
    • March 10

15. Dan Wood Design Feedback Wanted

    By worldwidewebs, February 8
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    • worldwidewebs
    • March 5

16. iPad software for drawing

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

17. Kitchen design - Advice needed

    By Gabaruh, February 25
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    • ETC
    • February 27

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

    By Rob McG, February 24
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    • Rob McG
    • February 26

19. Advice needed, new build basement finishing

    By Mat1, February 22
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    • Nickfromwales
    • February 23

20. Extension idea and queries

    By Daveywest, February 12
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    • torre
    • February 14

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

    By lgc, February 3
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    • ETC
    • February 10

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

    By optimystery, January 29   

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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
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    • Andehh
    • January 19

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

    By Great_scot_selfbuild, January 18
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    • ToughButterCup
    • January 19

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

    By Tuppers, January 13
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    • Mr Punter
    • January 16