Mike (IIRC) asked for more good links like the sagulator, so I thought maybe we could start a thread to put our great links in.
asbestos:
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bendy wood:
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efficiencies:
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Thorough housebuying checklist:
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insulation:
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keyword for sound insulation is Camden
Central heating diagrams:
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diagrams on page 4 and
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area checking database - note its accurate, but can flag various issues: Homecheck.co.uk
Cob repair and maintenance
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expert site
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home economics library - an odd site:
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crack monitoring equipment
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concrete, ultrastrong, aka weld cement:
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on damp in old houses:
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on discussion forum
Decorative blocks huge range:
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Double glazing demisting: uk.d-i-y, Subject: Moisture in Double Glazing
diy free swap shop - note Ive not checked the link yet, might be no good:
- also i think its a commercial site
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house advertising: uk.d-i-y, Subject: DIY house selling
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build regs:
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walls
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fixings, thorough
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of DIY stores
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buiding place - loadsa info
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joists, tables, info:
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in detail:
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digest diy manual:
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walls:
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but consulting period property forum re tanking is advisable
pipes and insulation:
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to light, planning exempt conservatories, how to deal with disuptes over new structures:
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long length rawlplugs:
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for walls:
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suppliers:
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- plumbing screwfix.com - general toolstation.com - general, cheap tool-up.co.uk
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- B&Q and dont overlook Argos, occasionally useful
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Glue types: uk.d-i-y, Subject: Re: Flapping wall
double glazing, woodworm treatment, rising damp, dry rot, foam roof repairs:
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router: uk.d-i-y, Subject: Better door draft excluder...
Earth types: uk.d-i-y, Subject: Re: no earth?
Faking stone: TIP: I you wish to replicate a stone type using the "fakery" method of "concretinization", source stone dust from producers of "proper" stone, ie. quarry, and include this in your aggregate.
Flat roofing options: uk.d-i-y, Subject: flat roof needs replacement
flood risk data: http://216.31.193.171/asp/1_introduction.asp along with lots of other
FAQ on forced air heating.
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central heating: uk.d-i-y, Subject: Re: Washing machine plumbing
theres even a uk.d-i-y thread on the various uses for dead fridge compressors somewhere!
gaden wall/fence ownership:
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Party Wall etc Act 1996 does not apply to wooden fences, only to walls
Best wood preserver: linseed oil, 4 coats, first coat applied hot.
Glass specialists site
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good plastering thread uk.d-i-y, Subject: How to joint plaster ?
Grading your own wood: uk.d-i-y, Subject: Re: Grading Wood
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note engineers can draw plans for ungraded wood use
Gypsum boards
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frame building: uk.d-i-y, Subject: SELF-BUILD Wooden-Frame House & Cost
Repairs with lime
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bad can it get?: uk.d-i-y, Subject: £3 billion DIY opportunity
Period interiors from around the world (pics):
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strips: uk.d-i-y, Subject: Intumescent strips
Invisible secondary glazing
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expert:
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codes & weight uk.d-i-y, Subject: Re: Lead weighing in
Lead lining gulleys: uk.d-i-y, Subject: Roof Valley Repair - position of felt?
lime and chalk plaster:
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forum:
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mixes:
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one day I'll get more time....
NT