Looks great, I do like them wood effect floor tiles, may be a option I will look into.
Hi All, Newbie Here in midst of extension
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Its never ending
Im doing as much as i can myself so its time consuming, so many different jobs to do only me doing it
Im hoping my father will bring his saw and brains over as he is a chippy by trade, (retired) but i keep him busy when i can.
Same here, saved around 3k doing a lot myself just need more hours in the day.
just need more hours in the day.
Well, today I cracked on having had a skip delivered and in need of getting rid of anything I can to tidy up the garden and make some space to work...
Anyway, continuing from yesterday i removed all the hardcore from the patio and the plastic membrane before levelling off the dirt underneath.
All of it has to be placed in heavy duty rubble sacks and carried through the house/garage so as not to damage any of the newly fitted and painted door frames etc...
I had a membrane lying around in the garage and thought id use that up before i put a scattering of the hardcore back in
The ground underneath is pretty solid and this is only to support the shed to stop the floor bouncing to a degree, nothing more, so threw a bit of hardcore in to cover the membrane.
Anyway, continuing from yesterday i removed all the hardcore from the patio and the plastic membrane before levelling off the dirt underneath.
All of it has to be placed in heavy duty rubble sacks and carried through the house/garage so as not to damage any of the newly fitted and painted door frames etc...
I had a membrane lying around in the garage and thought id use that up before i put a scattering of the hardcore back in
The ground underneath is pretty solid and this is only to support the shed to stop the floor bouncing to a degree, nothing more, so threw a bit of hardcore in to cover the membrane.
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I had marked out where the floor joists will be roughly and as the base is an odd shape i couldn't get straight lines on a couple of the blocks i laid but its good enough for what i need, plenty of support me thinks
I then used the remaining hardcore to backfill just leaving it slightly lower than the blocks.
Glad that bit is done. I have a few days off at the end of the month so hope to get the shed built.
Next job is to put some wall unit up in the laundry room as SWMBO hasn't got any storage to speak of. Picked a couple of nearly new units off fleabay for a decent price a double and a single which should be plenty for now.
Only thing to workout is how best to fix them as they will be on a wall which has insulated plasterboard!!!
I then used the remaining hardcore to backfill just leaving it slightly lower than the blocks.
Glad that bit is done. I have a few days off at the end of the month so hope to get the shed built.
Next job is to put some wall unit up in the laundry room as SWMBO hasn't got any storage to speak of. Picked a couple of nearly new units off fleabay for a decent price a double and a single which should be plenty for now.
Only thing to workout is how best to fix them as they will be on a wall which has insulated plasterboard!!!
I got back from abroad on Saturday night and needed to get some enthusiasm for a change to crack on with the 'shed'
Its been quite difficult sourcing the cladding as there are so many suppliers locally or afar but the vast majority do collection only so finding one who will deliver only 26m2 worth of cladding is difficult.
I have ordered some from a company 'oop North' with a estimated delivery for Wednesday or Thursday so watch this space if they turn up
Anyway with that in mind I need to get my act together and seeing as the British summer has turned up for a few days what better time to start.
Frame built, not a 90 degree angle on any corner but for the internal ones
Its been quite difficult sourcing the cladding as there are so many suppliers locally or afar but the vast majority do collection only so finding one who will deliver only 26m2 worth of cladding is difficult.
I have ordered some from a company 'oop North' with a estimated delivery for Wednesday or Thursday so watch this space if they turn up
Anyway with that in mind I need to get my act together and seeing as the British summer has turned up for a few days what better time to start.
Frame built, not a 90 degree angle on any corner but for the internal ones
its the best way to make use of such an awkward space, a normal shed from B&Q just wouldn't be useful, thus I'm having to build one 'fit for purpose'
Anyway, the OSB board was all cut to shape and treated and the frames are starting to come together. I have to complete each section before finally fixing them in place as i won't have access to the rear or sides once they are in position so, I will have to fix the tyvek wrap and clad each frame. The hardest part will be allowing for the odd angles and achieving a watertight/resistant join so will have to allow some overlap and fix a sealing strip of sorts.
I have ordered the EPDM roof which should arrive tomorrow so if all goes well I'm hoping to have it up and watertight in the next few days.
Anyway, the OSB board was all cut to shape and treated and the frames are starting to come together. I have to complete each section before finally fixing them in place as i won't have access to the rear or sides once they are in position so, I will have to fix the tyvek wrap and clad each frame. The hardest part will be allowing for the odd angles and achieving a watertight/resistant join so will have to allow some overlap and fix a sealing strip of sorts.
I have ordered the EPDM roof which should arrive tomorrow so if all goes well I'm hoping to have it up and watertight in the next few days.
Ok so after nearly 3 years of updating this thread photobucket have decided to charge for the privilege of hosting photos via their site and blocked everything posted prior to the announcement!
At least dick tuprpin wore a mask!
I have done quite a lot since this has happened but cannot post photos until i find a new way/website for hosting the pics
The shed is completely built externally, insulated internally and I have electrics being installed over the next couple of weeks along with it being boarded out and skimmed.
Managed to pick up 2 x 3m lengths of worktop from Howdons (slightly marked) very cheap and will do as worktops in the shed
The garage in now skimmed completely and an initial layer of paint applied, the floor tiles were delivered so will lay those once the shed is finished (as have lots of wood to use as shelving etc in the garage to go in the shed) as that frees up space in the garage.
The front lawn and tarmac have been ripped up and its all been block paved so the rainwater now runs into the Aco drains we fitted (when it rains as its been rather sunny of late)
Started fixing the framework for the artificial grass which will be laid and tacked too once the shed has been plastered and all the unit/shelving fitted. Just to reduce building work and mess accumulating on the grass!
All cosmetic work now,
Couple of ceilings to skim and paint.
Fit and gloss remaining areas for skrting and architrave,
Paint walls to freshen up older parts of the house.
Fit matching doors from upstairs to downstairs
Tile the garage floor, paint and adorn with garage type stuff, put the car in!!!!!
Lay the artificial grass
Buy garden furnture at last
At least dick tuprpin wore a mask!
I have done quite a lot since this has happened but cannot post photos until i find a new way/website for hosting the pics
The shed is completely built externally, insulated internally and I have electrics being installed over the next couple of weeks along with it being boarded out and skimmed.
Managed to pick up 2 x 3m lengths of worktop from Howdons (slightly marked) very cheap and will do as worktops in the shed
The garage in now skimmed completely and an initial layer of paint applied, the floor tiles were delivered so will lay those once the shed is finished (as have lots of wood to use as shelving etc in the garage to go in the shed) as that frees up space in the garage.
The front lawn and tarmac have been ripped up and its all been block paved so the rainwater now runs into the Aco drains we fitted (when it rains as its been rather sunny of late)
Started fixing the framework for the artificial grass which will be laid and tacked too once the shed has been plastered and all the unit/shelving fitted. Just to reduce building work and mess accumulating on the grass!
All cosmetic work now,
Couple of ceilings to skim and paint.
Fit and gloss remaining areas for skrting and architrave,
Paint walls to freshen up older parts of the house.
Fit matching doors from upstairs to downstairs
Tile the garage floor, paint and adorn with garage type stuff, put the car in!!!!!
Lay the artificial grass
Buy garden furnture at last
give Flickr a try mate https://www.flickr.com/
Back now and testing photo uploads via flickr. Unfortunately to redo the whole thread would take a long time so I will pick up where I left off with the shed build
So it started like this
1 How it used to Look by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
So it started like this
1 How it used to Look by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
Original patio taken up and foundations sorted
2 Hardcore in place by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
Blockwork laid to help with floor joists
3 Preparing the base by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
2 Hardcore in place by Gary O'Rourke, on FlickrBlockwork laid to help with floor joists
3 Preparing the base by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
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Baseframe made up and it was treated several times before being covered. I had a load of 50mm celotex spare which went into the framework before being covered with OSB
4 Base Framework by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
All the sides were individually made up
5 Each side was measure and built separately by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
4 Base Framework by Gary O'Rourke, on FlickrAll the sides were individually made up
5 Each side was measure and built separately by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
Framework was secured in place and the front frame was constructed in 3 parts to make it easier for the door to be inserted and secured
6 frame coming together by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
6 frame coming together by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
The roof was fitted and covered with EPDM an all secured in place with the side frames leaving the 'fall' to the front where i will fit a square line gutter to drain into a water butt
Doors were fitted and internal frame insulated
7 roof on, doors fitted by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
8 internal insulation by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
Doors were fitted and internal frame insulated
7 roof on, doors fitted by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr8 internal insulation by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
First fix electrics are fitted and I have started boarding it out inside ready for skimming
first fix light and ceiling boarded by Gary O'Rourke, on Flickr
Now flickr is working further updates to come
Thanks again for taking interest
first fix light and ceiling boarded by Gary O'Rourke, on FlickrNow flickr is working further updates to come
Thanks again for taking interest
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