What is Self-build?
A general guide to self-build for those wondering what it’s all about

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Why Self-build?
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Self Build - Bluffers guide

Test your knowledge of building terms and hold your own on a site or in the builder's merchant - you'll never be blinded by jargon again! Some phrases are common, others are more obscure, but they all appear in our Bluffer's Guide. From the list, choose the option you believe is nearest in meaning to the key word, then check the answers below...

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