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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. |
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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 |