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I would prefer to do a pitched roof,still might, just working out pricing for both. Priced pitched roof using clay tiles or shingles,but didnt think about doing a shallow pitch with felt. Any reason why I cant do this?

i'm building a man cave (big shed) it will be 6.3m x 4.3m with a flat roof. My question is what size timbers will need for a 4.3m span at 600mm centres. Also what fall should I have on it. Thanks in advance.

In the process of digging holes for pier foundations as explained by jasonb on this thread http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=125887&start=15&highlight= mine will be 6mx4.3m,was going to do 12 piers,will this be ok or should I go 4 deep to give me 16 piers. Also can I put a toilet...

hi thermo,i am laying a path 700mmx10mts,dont know what type i want it depends on price.

does anyone know of a paving slab either 350mm wide or 700mm wide.

thanks mbp i've done it now anyway,couldn't find one local so got the sledgehammer out

I am looking to paint the concrete plinth at the bottom of my house with black gloss paint to match existing .what paint is best to use .I was going to use bitumen paint but my neighbour uses trade gloss on a grey undercoat?It looks good . Is this ok to use or is there a more suitable...

Does anyone know where i can hire a concrete crusher from and how much they are.I am in romford in essex .I went on 'yell' no joy.

heres a better pic of plinth

in answer to your qustions noseall the existing render is covering 2 course of brick.The bottom of the render sits on the dpc there is a foundation but its not very deep the dpc is slate at ground level the plinth isnt shown very well in the pictures,I took another picture showing the plinth...

hope these pics help ,the walls are solid,I will probably just replace [repair] plinth ,repoint,use that thompsons stuff,and if i need to i will put a canopy over door . Should i do the plinth in one hit or does it need a scratch coat ?

hi noseall, yes its a plinth that goes all way round house,the trouble is there is a side of my house at right angles to my door so the step would be up against this wall.When I demolished the old porch i left the floor for a while and used this as a step.I noticed damp inside where this floor...

I am looking to put a new step where a porch used to be.My dpc is at ground level with a 6 inch high concrete skirting[dont know what this is called] on top.My step will finish an inch below the top of this.Would this be a problem regarding rain splashback?or should I raise this [skirting].

Thanks for that noseall,that makes a lot of sense,what ratio for the screed would you suggest 5:1 ok?

I am thinking of laying a path up to my front door using block paving.There is a slight fall towards the house ,about 40mm over 7 metres,is this a problem?Also can I use a decking board on its edge set in concrete,for the restraining edge,or will it need something more stronger.