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External Works
Advice Links

Exterior transformation advice
www.channel4.com
Channel Four's website's Develop & Build section includes a good guide on cladding, brickwork, driveways and windows.

Cladding advice
www.findalocal-builder.co.uk
Most types of external cladding are covered in this in depth article.

Scaffolding advice
http://scaffoldingadvice.com/
Aimed at trade, but it's worth learning about what you may or may not need and who to get to erect it.

Drainage & Paving advice
www.pavingexpert.com/home
Covers all the materials and options available for hard landscaping, drainage matters and driveways.

General roofing advice
http://www.roofapedia.com/
A good range of articles and advice.

Independent members resources
www.nrfc.co.uk
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors will provide member lists
http://www.fmb.org.uk/
The federation of Master Builders will provide information and a list of certification their members require.
Independent advice, but not from a trade body
www.honestbuilder.com/
Useful advice, including consumer rights.

The Rising Damp Myth
http://www.askjeff.co.uk/
It s worth reading Jeff Howell's opinion on rising damp during your research.

Double Glazing advice and protection
www.dgcos.org.uk/about
The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme

An independent double glazing advice resource
www.which.co.uk
Completely independent advice from Which?

English Heritage
www.english-heritage.org.uk
There are strict guidelines relating to listed buildings that will need to be followed.

Costings advice can be found here
www.buildingsheriff.com
Very helpful advice and pricing guides

General advice can be found here
www.diynot.co.uk
This has forums and advice covering all manner of building subjects.
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk
Another site with useful forums and advice.

General Building advice can be found here
mybuilder.com/questions/
Not only can you hire tradespeople from My Builder, but you can ask questions directly.
External Works
Guides

Wickes have some great How to... 
advice leaflets that you can download free

Calculating Building Materials
LINK - Build Materials
Cement Additives
LINK - Cement
Corrugated Roofing & Cladding
LINK - Roofing
Digital TV Reception
LINK - TV Reception
Flat Roofing, Underslating & Shingles
LINK - Roofs
Garage Doors
LINK - Garage Doors
Weatherproofing
LINK - Weatherproofing
Home Security
LINK - Security
Guttering & Downpipes
LINK - Guttering
PVCu Profiles & Boards
LINK - pvcu
Paving & Walling
LINK - Pav Wall
Self Adhesive Roofing
LINK - Roofing
Timber Doors
LINK - Tmber Doors
Underground Drainage
LINK - Drainage
Wickes Cladding
LINK - Cladding



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