Recent content by RogGriffin

Hi, We have a long (35m) hedge which abuts a road, and in the winter the hedge basically goes to twigs. So the previous owner put a panel fence our side of the hedge. This fence is now basically rotten and we want to replace it. However this side of our garden gets a lot of wind in the winter...

Thanks for the reply to question 1. Any thoughts on my question 2 ? Cheers

Hello, I plan to build a timber framed lean to green house, with polycarbonate glazing. The timber work is not a problem, but I have never used Polycarbonate sheeting before. I have been reading around on the web and have found out that I can join the polycarbonate sheets together, using roof...

OK, Thanks. That has put my mind at rest... :D Thanks to everyone for your replies ! Cheers

Not sure, but probably no more than 1 inch.

The widest part of the cracks is about 1/8th of an inch.

OK, Thanks, Could I use a sand/cement mix to fill the cracks in a few days time ? If so what sort of mix would you recommend ? Thanks again

HI, The concrete was laid outside. Temperature today has been about 10-12 centigrade. It is tamped finish. No screed is planned to be put on top. It is intended as a garage base for a sectional concrete garage. I have now covered the concrete with a tarpoulin (sp ?) , but sparyed a mist...

Thanks for the reply, but how can I tell the difference between cracks and surface shrinkage ?

Hi, This is the first time I have laid such a big concrete slab (4mx5.7mx0.15m) and also the first time I have used ready mixed concrete. The Concrete we had delivered was mixed with Fibres (mix C30), so as to stop cracks, but cracks are still occurring. The concrete has now been curing for...

Yeah.. yeah.. yeah... But seriously can I use a pond liner as a damp proof membrane, between hardcore and concrete ? Thanks

Hi, I am in the process of building a concrete base for a concrete section garage. I have a question regarding the damp proof membrane between the hardcore and concrete. I have an unused polytex pond liner, are there any reasons why I could not use this pond liner as a damp proof membrane ...

HI, We have a single storey apex roofed extension which is used as a childs bedroom. The extension was built using lightweight thermalite blocks and it has cavity wall insulation (the foam type). The floor is a suspended chipboard floor. The loft space above, is insulated to 200mm. Three of...

HI, We have a single storey apex roofed extension which is used as a childs bedroom. The extension was built using lightweight thermalite blocks and it has cavity wall insulation (the foam type). The floor is a suspended chipboard floor. The loft space above, is insulated to 200mm. Three of...

HI, We have a single storey apex roofed extension which is used as a childs bedroom. The extension was built using lightweight thermalite blocks and it has cavity wall insulation (the foam type). The floor is a suspended chipboard floor. The loft space above, is insulated to 200mm. Three of...