DIDO.1 20,814 Posted February 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 This is going up there 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greb147 6,808 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 minute ago, DIDO.1 said: This is going up there You knocking through in to next doors mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 May be a bit overkill for a shed base, .. best to be safe than sorry. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,814 Posted February 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 29 minutes ago, Greb147 said: You knocking through in to next doors mate? I did measure it....but you got me doubting it now 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 At the very best you are dillusioned. That building ain’t going on your back garden unless you’ve bought a few yards of your neighbours ground ffs. Now seriously. When I moved to present location I applied for what is now our double garage. On the councillors advice I set all foundations etc to, in the future, allow me to change to habitable accomodation. Now this is in place and as I am getting older the decision was clearly a wise one. Point I’m making is, sort the ground work out properly and the future will take care of itself. I know it boils down to affordability but go for the best pal. Jok. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 43 minutes ago, Greb147 said: You knocking through in to next doors mate? “Nah mate, boundary was always there....” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 6,818 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Chid said: Rebar in a shed base ?? Do you lads not think that's a bit overkill .. 4" deep concrete would be my way of going Do it right do it once. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,814 Posted February 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 57 minutes ago, jok said: At the very best you are dillusioned. That building ain’t going on your back garden unless you’ve bought a few yards of your neighbours ground ffs. Now seriously. When I moved to present location I applied for what is now our double garage. On the councillors advice I set all foundations etc to, in the future, allow me to change to habitable accomodation. Now this is in place and as I am getting older the decision was clearly a wise one. Point I’m making is, sort the ground work out properly and the future will take care of itself. I know it boils down to affordability but go for the best pal. Jok. You are right. Take time to get drains and everything in place. But it will fckin fit!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Which leads me to the next possible hiccup. Do you, because you are laying foundations, need to have a word with the authorities. Your neighbours might also have a little word. Oh alright I’m a killjoy but things can bite you on the arse. Jok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,376 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, downsouth said: Do it right do it once. I've laid concrete right in a few different scenarios , from driveways , garage floors , house floors ect and rebar is only needed if theres going to be heavy loads on the concrete .. There's doing it right and spending money for no reason 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,376 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Just now, jok said: Which leads me to the next possible hiccup. Do you, because you are laying foundations, need to have a word with the authorities. Your neighbours might also have a little word. Oh alright I’m a killjoy but things can bite you on the arse. Jok. Where's the foundations?? It's a concrete pad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,326 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Chid said: I've laid concrete right in a few different scenarios , from driveways , garage floors , house floors ect and rebar is only needed if theres going to be heavy loads on the concrete .. There's doing it right and spending money for no reason That’s what I thought 4” should be hundreds with good hardcore underneath Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,814 Posted February 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, jok said: Which leads me to the next possible hiccup. Do you, because you are laying foundations, need to have a word with the authorities. Your neighbours might also have a little word. Oh alright I’m a killjoy but things can bite you on the arse. Jok. I wouldn't think I'd need to get permission for a concrete slab...im not actually digging proper footings in. I get on with the neighbours and know they don't have any concerns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Totally agree with all the above. The biggest problems I’ve had are boundaries and drainage. All I’m saying is that someone is quite likely to mean and to be ready for it. I had a great neighbour until I didn’t have a great neighbour. He wondered why I was wandering round his property with a rifle looking for the fox that killed 38 chickens. Only saying like. Jok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 6,818 Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, Chid said: I've laid concrete right in a few different scenarios , from driveways , garage floors , house floors ect and rebar is only needed if theres going to be heavy loads on the concrete .. There's doing it right and spending money for no reason So have I as Im a groundworker for a living and Ive seen concrete crack because of ground movement especially if the ground has a lot of clay.A sheet of mesh is 16/20 quid.Hardley gunna break the bank 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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