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Went to view a local new build yesterday and the plastering looks spot on. Painter and decorator was there and he also gave the thumbs up so I spoke to the plasterer this morning and he's coming to view later today. Will get an on site opinion of my handy work and whether I should continue or...

Got a lifter mate and plenty wedges from when I fitted the windows. Thanks for the help! (y)

I wish I had had the money / knowledge when I was younger as it's definitely a great way to build up equity. Could have been living in a mansion by now. :ROFLMAO:

We looked into the mortgages etc and ended up saving instead. Thankfully we have been able to stop in our existing house as not sure if we could have done the caravan on site thing. And by doing lots of the work myself and taking my time I've managed to keep the finances in check. Good luck with...

I've been on the journey for many years now. Happy to try and help if I can.

For me yes, but it's the plasterers time and money I don't like to waste. There is a local guy whose work I have seen in a local new build and it looks good so think I'll give him a call.

OK, I thought 3mm was the max but the other day when my friend got his done the plasterer just put mesh over all gaps and then skimmed. Some of the gaps were 20mm wide and 20mm deep. Surely this will cuse issues in the future? Should the pre-filled gaps be left to set before the skim coat? I'll...

I often do tests such as this when deciding how to tackle things. In fact I did text the glue on plasterboard to OSB interface and it was impossible to separate after a few days. However I appreciate that OSB is likely more receptive to the glue so I will set up a text on one of my stud walls...

Thanks for that. I'm considering pausing my boarding as I've finished a couple of area's and getting a plasterer in to see what they think and get a price for both boarded and not. The only downside is that I do not like getting trades out as it obviously costs them time / money and I may decide...

But surely when you dot n dab it only sticks the paper to the wall?

Thanks for advice superspread. I'm also confused as to why I would pay more if I board out to an acceptable? I have asked the question but at the moment I can only assume it may be that the plasterer may loose a mark up on the materials? However I nearly always buy all the materials myself as...

Thanks for the constructive advice Monkey Boy. I am confused as to why several replies have said that it would cost more to have it skimmed only as opposed to the plasterer having to do all of the boarding as well. Can you explain why this would be if I get the prep right?

:ROFLMAO: Possibly top of my hate list although working with resin in hot weather probably tops it!

Just to clarify the house I am working on is my own self build house. It's my first and last.

Hi TonyM and thanks for comment. Most of the time I have been using the special plasterboard screwdriver bits, if I just screw in until it stops driving the screw it does seem to countersink quite far but doesn't seem to break the paper. I think it achieves this by the outer rim of the bit...

Cheers ChrispyUK. Is this an actual thing? If so where is it located?

Hi essexandy, Thanks for reply. I am doing most of the preceding trades, hence one of the reasons I have asked for specific advice on boarding out in a new thread in the general discussion forum, so far not much help though as I think I made the post too long! With regards money I know that...

Hi Spudknit, Agreed but just trying to get a bit of background knowledge before getting any plasterers out so I can discuss things productively. Thanks for advice.

No mains electric, just a generator at the moment. I will buy a kettle, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and provide food of many types as this seems high on the list of requirements. Not sure what is wrong with my attitude though but you seem to have posted a few less than kind replies when all I am...

Hi Smooth criminal, I've put a thread into the general discussion forum with some photo's, any advice on any of the items would be much appreciated. Yes it is on private land, Can I ask why you wanted to know this?

I'm actually fitting those myself so no cost saving available. I've done most of the work from the ground works onwards. Only jobs I tend to get the pro's in are for the skilled jobs that I believe are beyond me. For example plastering. Building the house is a type of pension for me so when I do...

Hi madmonk, I've put a thread into the general discussion forum with some photo's. It's a long thread, probably too long but any advice on any of the items would be much appreciated.

I can see how that comes across but still learning mate, gaps getting smaller the more I do. Also that's why I have posted on here to try and get a feel for what's acceptable and what's not. The last thing I want to do is make the plasterers job more difficult and given unlimited funds I would...

Thanks for reply. The no nails is an extra precaution as I am still using plenty of screws so it's unlikely it will ever come down. In fact I had to take a board down the other day as I had made a mistake and once I had taken out the screws it still took a considerable amount of force to remove...

I'm surprised I actually wrote all of it!

Hi, Celotex between joists and over / under joists depending on the room. Typically 150mm of celotex gives the same insulation as 300mm wool. But I have also added wool in all unused loft spaces and around the edges, whilst ensuring the required airflow to remove any moisture All good with...

Hi all, I am a first time self builder attempting to do most of the work myself and I have just started to board out my house. As with most of the tasks I have undertaken to date I have found that you can get a reasonable amount of knowledge before you start a job from the tech guys and from...

Thanks for all welcome comments and for the great advice on cakes, tea, coffee, biscuits etc. (y) However as I have no facilities at the mo it will probably be a case of packed lunches and flasks. I'm gonna start a thread in hopefully the appropriate place with my questions.

Hi all, First time self builder looking for some general advice to ensure I don't make the plasterers life too difficult. Mark.