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    What can I do with this...?

    Personally I would make a nice tidy area for the little ones to play in ! Kids cant ride their trike on gravel either. lift the pavers get some new 1's laid or concrete it. If you do it then put in a graval soakaway by the edge by the wall. Also cut some of the foliage back. Its an...
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    Self build shed - help and advice needed please

    moisture resistant mdf or wbp fareastern plywood mdf has a great surface to paint and is easy to work. both are a lot more durable than plasterboard
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    Outside Tap - Getting a good seal on 3/4" outlet?

    ptfe tape on the thread ?
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    Another Decking question

    why dont you use the 100 x 47 on its edge & save yourself a few quid ?
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    Bolt fence post to wall

    these things work very well if you are fixing into concrete,concrete blocks and brick. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M10-Hex-Head-Thunderbolts-Screw-Bolts-SMALL-QUANTITIES-from-1-to-4pcs-/270827995859?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&var=&hash=item3f0e9b42d3 just drill through post slightly...
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    Concrete Shed Base

    thought about concrete block strip foundation ? lot less work, cheaper and easy to lay. Also allows for air circulation underneath
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    Setting a fence post in using a "cast-in post shoe&quot

    a good qulity douglas fir or larch post concreted will out last those shoe things easy as well as having more than 20 cm of support those things provide, when the wind blows.
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    Self build shed - help and advice needed please

    Firstly get your base sorted & trim back the trees. Consider for the frames ex 3 x 2 or 4 x 2 cls insulation use what you like most diy stores have specials on loft rolls which can be used in the shed walls also. for internal lining 12 mm moisture resistant mdf is good as it fairly tough...
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    fitting pannel fencing few questions

    get a small spade with a straight-ish handle. Use a wall plate ( piece of 4 x 2 or such ) secured to wall, for the starter post.
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    concrete posts for wood fence..?

    tried these guys ? quay timber 0191 224 0494 Or these guys who are a bit away from you but they are among the best in the country. http://www.peartfencing.co.uk/
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    Hi mate sorry for delay. regarding the roof. doing it as described we've not had a problem with...

    Hi mate sorry for delay. regarding the roof. doing it as described we've not had a problem with condensation to date.
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    Shed/cabin base

    Like Merlin says. Use rows of concrete blocks. you can bed them using sand and cement if required. You dont have to use their floor bearers. Get something that will do the job properly. depending on your foundation spacings, consider 3 x 2 0r 4 x 2 , tanalised of course and dont forget some...
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    Decking posts

    Want a laugh? read the attached link regarding decking heights. http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/decking/
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    concrete posts for wood fence..?

    Over 20 quid each?....you gotta be joking ....get yourself down to your nearest fencing supplier / company and ask their advice . In my opinion a good quality Tanalised post will do the job . easier to use and cheaper & should last you at least 10 -15 years depending on timber species avoid...
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    Shed buying advice

    look up a local shed manufacturer & go and see their stuff. Most the cheap stuff on the web is sh*t and not woth using as firewood. sussexx timber products, I have heard do some reasonable buildings
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    plastic sheds

    wood = better for the enviroment too !
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    Tanalised Sheds

    I only make tanalised / pressure treated sheds http://s1134.photobucket.com/albums/m607/fencer39/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ16 Easier to maintain and last longer despite all the claims from the companies that just dip them in some fancy coloured stuff
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    Damp proof course for shed advice

    http://www.shedsworld.co.uk/p/Winchester_10ft_x_10ft_%283.05m_x_3.05m%29_Shiplap_Workshop.htm Do people really buy s**t like this ? If your pavers are the same as the floor size then I would do like big-all says 3 or 4 continuous 10' rows of brick or blocks with some dpc on top. If it...
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    Can you place shingle tiles on a fresh felt shed roof?

    If it was me,then I'd remove the felt. Also just like felt there are different quality shingles & make sure the timber roof structure can handle the weight and that there is sufficient angle tothe roof for the tiles. Isola tiles are very good quality btw
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    Leaky playhouse

    cuprinol shades is pretty good stuff tbh. Another idea !.....take them up on the offer of a new side and simply srew it over the top of the other. double the protection ?
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