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Take em back and ask for swap or refund...I did at toolstation and it was no fuss ?

That's a lot of work between now and November, well done! And do post more pics?

I know nothing about roofs but the corner tile looks too high and needs to come down just a tad.

You went for the sloping roof... 1. Because the wife preferred it 2. Because it's Scotland 3. Because you gave it away by saying 'initially' 4. Just call me Sherlock???

Yes it was! My Hut wasn't filmed although I did meet the crew at Alan's hut and took them over some milk for tea? It was interesting listening to the story from the elderly lady speaking about dog fights during the Clydebank blitz. It's got a long history, Carbeth...

I got these, very easy... http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-countersink-12-7-x-70mm/86157?bvrrp=5873-en_gb/reviews/product/2/86157.htm

Thanks to all guys. It's not going to happen after all, the committee said no?

Zoom in and looks like an El Gusto boiler and a Roca suite...probably in Spain?

Might be building a few huts.... One site has several big...very big oak trees surrounding and a few have lost big *200mm diameter* branches. Now, there's a balance between woodland living and the chance of catastrophe. We're not short of winter gales but it's probably unlikely the Hut would be inhabited during a storm...however...is it feasible to make the construction super beefy without breaking the budget? First question is truss versus ridge beam? This is based on 4.8 x 6m rectangle, all timber, walls 4x2 @ 400 centres, 15mm OSB racking.

There are good pics on Google Images if you search for lead flashing on dormer windows. Several ways of doing it...according to the pics?

Be better to contact your local Social Work Department...happy to offer free advice? save you the long prison time?

Right, okay, it's not got a steering wheel and doesn't want to stop and you call yourself a driver...! Next thing you'll be saying is it doesn't have a CD or satnav? I'd join a Union

Finished everything, hand printed the house warming invitations, went shopping and left crispy duck in the oven and cold beer in the fridge.?

Or...fly to the States and buy some rock splicer *TM* http://www.thisisdrywall.com/?p=362 Same principle, in that you bend the butt join inwards away from plumb so it's easy to fill but still ensure the integrity of the board...I'd get a quote for a skim, bet you won't regret the extra payout. Then again, holiday guests won't care in the slightest...

Can't you take a multi tool and cut a feather edge once the board is screwed home? Then tape and fill...?

I'm glad you're writing this Ali, good for the soul I expect? Also, puts into perspective my reticence to climb below the floor and make the branch connection I need to my 3 1/2 inch cast iron soil pipe! Living in Maryhill, Glasgow for many years, I've seen the results of a 36" water main rupture...think hole big enough for a double deck bus to fall into...*your* pipe is similar at 1m. Not sure about pressure differences between water and gas but guessing gas is higher? Maybe @JSHarris would know. Maybe just as well the company are taking a conservative view of pipe security?

http://www.eastneukglass.com Make your own...? More fun than paying for a commission

Some have asked before about getting some feature stained glass for their projects. I went on a make your own workshop yesterday and made this in six hours. It's not too difficult and had a real good time doing this with Keny Drew in his studio in Crail in Fife.

Think @ProDave has already suggested...do it the Scottish way and board across the rafters with 11mm OSB first. Building regs are more stringent here due to our wild weather and this makes everything much stronger but also easier once you've nailed the OSB on...

Looks great and judging by how long a self build *can* take, I think you've made fantastic progress. We'll done ??

Oops sorry just looked at my text again, it's TradePoint not toolstation

TradePoint are doing 20% off all nails, screws and bolts until 26/3

Welcome David, Good luck with planning, what sort of house build/design you going for?

Fitted 25m of decking for sister but she reckons rain is pooling on the top. It's level to within 2/3mm. Options? Drill drain holes Lift it and *somehow* refit with a slope. It's 5.5*4.5m Live with it!

Nice post @Stones and lovely finish.