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Is the price I have sourced for the 7N block cheap ? How much can i expect to pay for the 3N blocks. Can they be used for internal and external leaf - external being rendered and dashed to match original afterwards ?

Why do these cost more than normal weight blocks ? I need 3750 blocks and can find normal weight at 52p each and lightweight at 81p each. I would like to get light weight as they are easier to lay but quite a price diff.

I am installing Dryzone this weekend and the ground that runs to the back of my house is higher than the ground to the front. at the front of this house, 150mm off the ground is 2 courses of brick, but at the back it is 2.5 courses of brick. My question is - If I start DPC installation...

Phew, I've had a read and as far as I can make out I should build using blocks like these : - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100mm-7n-concrete-breeze-building-blocks-per-pk-of-72_W0QQitemZ310027895791QQihZ021QQcategoryZ112389QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Are they cheap @ 60p each ? They...

Should the first course below DPC be layed across the cavity or in the normal open cavity formation ? and do you use conc common brick for the first course or concrete block ?

Hi, Does building regs require use of fireline (pink) plasterboard for living room ceilings. Typical 3 bed semi arrangement, with 2 bedrooms above the 2 lounge ceilings. Also, is it advisable to add insulation whilst the ceilings are down. If yes, what's the best/cheapest option...

we are re-decorating and have dark varnished doors and wondered if we could paint white gloss straight onto varnish. My traditional, no pain no gain, dad says gloss will not stick and colour will not be true white. He says we should sand door first. Don't mind but sanding 4 doors, door...

Oh. Will have to see nearer the time.

Lol - That stump grinder looks like a fun machine. Won't be using it though as I hope to lift the stumps out with an excavator.

Whats a stump grinder ? I have used an industrial rotivator !!!

BCO made me dig a trial pit and I dug it at the near left corner of where the building is to be cited. There are tree stumps in the middle of the left edge and in the centre of the rear edge. These were clearly visible for the BCO to notice, however he didn't see them a problem, he merely...

Do you think 300mm would be sufficient given the building will be 8m x 8m and 3.5m high, with a pitched roof ? Building regs chap said footings should be 600mm*750mm. He didn't mention using steel mesh or cages. May need to call him out again. Any other views ?

Oops, I made some mistakes in my original note - the builder calcuated 960 blocks per skin, so approx 2000 blocks not 200 :lol: He also said it is £0.60 for concrete block, £1.00 for breeze block and £1 to lay them, so£2.60 per block excluding sand/cement, insulation, scaffolding, lintels and...

Hi all, Bit of a newbie to construction so need help deciding the best construction method. I want to build an 8m x 8m games/lads room at the bottom of the garden. Have been looking into it for some time and recently got written confirmation that I don't need planning permission (reasons...