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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…

    Admin 20 March 2020
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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 3 December 2016
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    Two Storey BISF House extension?

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

    emily 16 August 2016
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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…

    DaveLewis 25 July 2016
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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 21 March 2016
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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 9 June 2015
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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 8 June 2015
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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 7 June 2015
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    Boiler Replacement in BISF House Loft

    Just thought I'd share our BISF House boiler replacement project, because although I'm sure it's been done before, I have not heard of anyone replacin…
    Ed (Senior Member) 7 June 2015
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    Looking For Information on The Hills Presweld House

    We are in the process of buying an End of Terrace Hills Presweld property.  It is a 1950 Hills Steel Frame with Brick build. The mortgage lender has …
    studioindia 18 May 2015
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    Is my house steel framed?

    I've been given a good price to purchase the council house I rent. I've been told by the council it is steel framed, although they can't tell me what…
    Caroline 21 February 2015
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    Does My House Need A Repair Certificate?

    : I currently have my BISF house up for sale and I have found a prospective buyer. The problem is that years ago, my house was externally renovated by…
    Admin 22 October 2014
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