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Thank goodness - Introduce Yourself - BuildHub.org.uk
Thank goodness that a replacement for ebuild is back. I'm Jay, I'm doing a complete renovation of a 1950s detached house, but also started a 1960s terraced...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/47161-reconnecting-gas-and-electric-very-high-costs/
Reconnecting Gas and Electric - very high costs! - Gas Pipework - BuildHub.org.uk
Not sure if this is the right place but the larger part of my question relates to Gas - so here goes. At the start of my project, had to get the Electricity...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/10441-prevention-of-rodent-ingressdamage/
Prevention of Rodent Ingress/Damage - Timber Frame - BuildHub.org.uk
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/blogs/entry/1089-week-2-foundations/
Week 2 - Foundations - Contemporary build in north Dorset - BuildHub.org.uk
The excellent SE we contacted on Thursday to design the depth of our foundations came back on Friday with the answer - deeper than we wanted at 1.95m in the...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/28330-raft-slab-buildability-issues/
Raft slab - buildability issues - Foundations - BuildHub.org.uk
Hello all, We are building an insulated warm raft slab for a timber framed building. My groundworker is very good, dedicated, hard working etc. But, he has...
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PV Panel Earthing - Photovoltaics (PV) - BuildHub.org.uk
Quick question: I'm just planning my cable runs for the PV array. Our panels are in the plastic GSE trays. Does that negate the need to earth bond the panel...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/47092-fitting-pvc-french-doors/
Fitting pvc french doors. - Doors & Door Frames - BuildHub.org.uk
Hi iam hoping to fit french doors into a new build extension, the wall is concrete block with cavity and pir insulstion. Is the positioning of the door within...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/28804-convert-poor-cold-roof-to-warm-roof-with-annoying-pipe/
Convert poor cold roof to warm roof with annoying pipe - Flat Roofs - BuildHub.org.uk
Hi I have an old flat roof work room where half of it was converted quickly into a bathroom (no vapour barrier or adequate ventilation). Although I see no...
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Economy 10 - Electrics - Other - BuildHub.org.uk
A useful link with information about the economy 10 tariff - suppliers / prices etchttp://economy10.com/
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/315-cant-sell-old-house-rent-it-instead/
Can't sell old house, rent it instead? - Housing Politics - BuildHub.org.uk
Some of you will know of the predicament we find ourselves in. Part way through building the new house. The pot of money to do so is dwindling quickly. Present...
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How can I buy Gravel cheaply? - Building Materials - BuildHub.org.uk
I am looking for about 7 tons of gravel for paths and a front and back garden, base for a loose-paved seating area etc in the next day or so. I would be...
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Patchin up me porch - Page 12 - General Construction Issues - BuildHub.org.uk
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Building Regs requesting ramp approach - Building Regulations - BuildHub.org.uk
Hey guys, I am about to complete build, Building Regs came over and inspected, all is fine, except there is one requirement relating to ramp approach for...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/34111-recommendations-for-oak-timber-suppliers/
Recommendations for Oak Timber suppliers - Landscaping, Decking & Patios - BuildHub.org.uk
Hi, I need to source 150mm x150mm x 3m Oak posts for a pergola/screen structure. I also need 150mm x 50mm x 24m oak beams. Can anyone recommend a supplier?...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/34138-submitting-two-applications/
Submitting two applications - Planning Permission - BuildHub.org.uk
Hi all, After going thorough pre-planning with East Herts I had very mixed feedback on a proposed knock down and rebuild for a barn and a stable block to make...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/28543-door-opening-sizes-for-new-build/
Door Opening Sizes For New Build - Doors & Door Frames - BuildHub.org.uk
Hi, looking for some advice on my Architects chosen door sizes on my new build. I am comparing some of the sizes from the single doors attached and not really...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/28705-wiring-afresh-for-automation-backboxes/
Wiring afresh for automation - backboxes? - Networks, AV, Security & Automation - BuildHub.org.uk
I'm starting to think about the wiring for my extension. I'll be chasing the wiring into the wall, obviously, and fitting nice deep backboxes wherever I can....
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Trickle vents (yes, this discussion again) - Windows & Glazing - BuildHub.org.uk
We are starting on our single story rear extension next spring and I'd like to get ahead of the curve and get the 2x windows ordered up. My understanding of...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/28066-method-statement-services-trench/
Method statement services trench - General Construction Issues - BuildHub.org.uk
Hello everyone, I apologise to those who keep seeing posts from me about this wretched trench... I considered adding replies to one of my previous posts but...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/219-strawberries-dont-grow-on-trees/
Strawberries don't grow on trees.... - Introduce Yourself - BuildHub.org.uk
Afternoon all, and thank you to whoever validated my registration (I never did receive the email). Anyway, whilst strawberries do not grow on trees, there is...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/34099-25mm-upstands-concrete-slab/
25mm Upstands concrete slab - Heat Insulation - BuildHub.org.uk
Building drawings says 25mm upstand around all external walls. So what about along internal block walls ? another grey area?
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/10434-agricultural-land-to-residential-lpa-local-plan/
agricultural land to residential (LPA local plan) - Planning Permission - BuildHub.org.uk
So there's some farmland come up for sale at the edge of the town where I live. I'd very much like to build in or close to this town, but plots are hard to...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/blogs/entry/828-improving-construction-law-for-2021/
Improving Construction Law for 2021 - God is in the Details - BuildHub.org.uk
I have been trying to think up how I would like to see law around construction improved for, or after, 2021, whilst wondering what I would put in a...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/28659-spray-foam-under-pitch-roof/
Spray foam under pitch roof - Heat Insulation - BuildHub.org.uk
Hey I have 4 mono pitch roofs. 2 with loft , 2 will be up to the rafters. trying to find a detail for the make up to allow spray foam - for insulation and air...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/30394-does-this-just-pull-out-from-under-the-boiler/
Does this just pull out from under the boiler? - Boilers & Hot Water Tanks - BuildHub.org.uk
I want to add a cable to the Electrical Cartridge in my Glowworm Flexicom boiler. I think the idea is that the cartridge is removable without having to open...
https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/43462-workshop-floor-suggestions/
Workshop floor suggestions? - Floor Structures - BuildHub.org.uk
Hi all, We have a timber frame shed on our site approximately 9m x 4.5m, which I would plan to retain for a workshop. The shed needs a bit of TCL. It needs...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/2808-icf-and-mortgages/
ICF and mortgages - Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) - BuildHub.org.uk
Hi, we're seriously considering using Polarwall for the ground floor level in our new build with timber frame or SIPs on top. Has anyone who used Polarwall or...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/22572-correct-method-of-vapour-barrier-installation/
Correct method of vapour barrier installation - Heat Insulation - BuildHub.org.uk
Hi all! I'll be installing the roof insulation this week. Everything feels clear RE: insulation/battening, but wanted to check from those who know that 1) I...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/6900-feel-sick-with-worry-about-escalating-build-costs/
Feel sick with worry about escalating build costs - Costing & Estimating - BuildHub.org.uk
Our house is being built by a main contractor who provided one of those HBXL estimates at the beginning of the project. It was very clear what was included and...
https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/619-dirt-sieve/
Dirt Sieve - Tools & Equipment - BuildHub.org.uk
I "graded" a load of hardcore a while back by shovelling it onto a heavy duty 40mm mesh atop a wheel barrow. Took ages but worked well. Now digging up a...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/813-advice-on-fillingjoining-2-freshly-plastered-areas/
Advice on filling/joining 2 freshly plastered areas - Plastering & Rendering - BuildHub.org.uk
Hi guys and girls hope you had a good weekend :-) As some of you know I am in the process of plastering over Artex and have come to a point where I need to...
https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/7199-insulated-roofing-sheets/
Insulated roofing sheets - Building Materials - BuildHub.org.uk
Has anybody used the insulated roof sheets, like the ones on big warehouses, I think kingspan make a lot of them. Having a bit of a rethink on our roof after...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/404-stayer-bj102-biscuit-cutter/
STAYER BJ102 Biscuit Cutter - Tools & Equipment - BuildHub.org.uk
Asked my chippy mate if I could borrow his biscuit cutter and he said I could HAVE his "second" one (which he was given) as he doesn't really use it. Can't...
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https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/34189-indecision-as-to-which-way-forward/
Indecision as to which way forward? - Introduce Yourself - BuildHub.org.uk
Hi All. So my wife and I have sold our house in Dorset and we are ear marked to purchase a property near Newbury (cul de-sac), but we are now reconsidering...
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