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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...

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...

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...