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    Whatling Construction & Similarities with Laing Easiform

    BISF House member SugarRay recently asked the following question: Hi, Can some explain the differences between the Laing Easiform 3 (i.e. post 1945) construction method…

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    BISF House of My Dreams in Braintree Essex

    Hello, I’m currently buying a BISF house in Braintree, Essex.It’s my first house and I want to do a huge renovation.I have read through the…

    tomkis1972
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    Two Storey BISF House extension?

    Hi, has anyone built a two storey extension and was it straight forward? Thanks

    emily
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    How to Reduce Neighbour Noise in a BISF Property?

    I am renovating a BISF house in South Wales but have an issue with noisy neighbours. I think this is mostly down to them being…

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    Bring a BISF Coal Fireplace Back Into Occasional Use?

    We’re thinking of bringing our Fireplace back into occasional use, has anyone got any advice, or experience of this? Having opened up the fire place…

    ST-B
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    Open Plan Living Room?

    We are thinking of removing the wall between the front room and hall way so that it is open plan at the front of the…

    Sharonhicks
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    Looking For A Structural Surveyor Falkirk Area

    Hi all, I am wondering if someone can recommend a structural surveyor in the Falkirk area for a BISF house.  I am purchasing one soon…

    Barthanes
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    My First BISF Home & Some Questions….

    Hello everyone! I have just had an offer accepted on my first house (which happens to be a 3 bed BISF home in Bath) I…

    JD1990
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    Looking For Information on The Hills Presweld House

    Hi, We are in the process of buying an End of Terrace Hills Presweld property.  It is a 1950 Hills Steel Frame with Brick build.…

    studioindia
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    Is my house steel framed?

    Hi, I wonder if anyone can help please? I’ve been given a good price to purchase the council house I rent. I’ve been told by…

    Caroline
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    Does My House Need A Repair Certificate?

    Does My House Need A Repair Certificate? Guest Question: I currently have my BISF house up for sale and I have found a prospective buyer.…

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    How Do I Choose a Reputable Company For External Wall Insulation?

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