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I understand that if I use 9x2 I will be fine for the joists won't I?

Really? ok....... is 12in deep concrete a suitable foundation?

I'm aiming to dig a trench 2 foot deep by 1 foot wide, fill with 1 foot of hardcore and a further 1 foot of concrete on top an which to start building the block wall, is this sufficient?

I'm planning on building a timber workshop this summer at the bottom of the garden. As stated in a previous thread, this is on uneven ground and I have to take up some really rubbish existing concrete slab, which is proving really easy as its only an inch thick in places..... no wonder it was...

Hi All I'm looking to purchase some good value (cheap but not crap) C24 2x4 timber but am struggling to find a suitable builders merchant in the local area. I found one supplier in Sutton which seemed very cheap, I'm looking at £630 (inc VAT) for: 27x 3.6m C24 47x100mm £8.03 each 19x 4.2m C24...

I like the idea but to be honest, if my wife saw that she'd freak out! I think I'll bite the bullet, dig it up, reinforce and level..... At least I'll have faith that it's done properly! (And the Mrs will be happy)

Hi All I'm new to the forum so would like to say a big hello to everyone and hope my stay will be enjoyable and informative. I've decided to have a go at replacing my old shed which presently sits on a sloping concrete base that must have been laid by a drunk! Either that or one end of the...