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Only discovered this site a short while ago....early impressions? I think it's great that so many people are prepared to share their knowledge and experience with us lesser DIYers....just a thought and not a crticism what does everyone think about having some kind of Glossary to explain the tech...

Nice one Deluks :wink: no fred its a Harley 8) insurance just want to know it's in something more substantial than a shed...mind you so do I, also got a lot of other boys toys to store, mountain bikes, trailer, camping gear, tools etc so its gotta be pretty safe, plus I tend to spend a lot of...

sorry...what is CLS timber?

Thanks oilman, you sound like me.....have a go at anything :wink: 'cept brick(block)work,that was my original plan but as I've never(successfully) laid a brick in my life I asked a local builder...he quoted 10-12k! although that was a complete job,rendered,tiled roof etc...just more than my...

Having had a few quotes for a double garage(16'x17') timber,brick and pre-fab concrete,I wondered how feasible it would be to scratch build one myself from timber onto a concrete base...I'm no cabinet maker but I know my way around a skill saw and a nail gun etc, no doubt I'll have loads of...

Just a little tip but make sure the keyhole brackets, if already fitted, are level,I bought a mirror like this a few years back,just couldn't get it level after several attempts, the mirror was getting lower and lower with each attempt, then I realised one bracket had been fitted 1/4" lower than...

Cheers Dave,someone had said about the foilbacked PB in an earlier thread,what about the membrane between the brickwork and studding,is that advisable? what sort of stuff should I use or is it basically just plastic sheeting?

Yes intend to install some slimline panel heaters to try and keep it as dry as poss,just to take the chill off really in the winter months

gonna have a go at dry lining my garage to try and keep it toasty(ish) in the winter and to help with condensation on my motorbike (hopefully) Was planning on using studwork with 70mm insulation slabs from wickes then 12.5mm PB,do I need to put up any kind of plastic membrane between the walls...

what's the general opinion of laser levels? just want something pretty basic for using when putting up shelves etc,just wondering how they fix to the wall for "easy hands free operation"....notice the B&D models have pins....doesnt that mark the walls/surface,any advice would be much appreciated.

Have to say I agree with ch427,try a local polishers,those home kits aren't up to much,plus you'll end up sha*ging your electric drill in the process,I might be wrong, but a polisher will just polish off the anodising as part of the job,may be worth getting the item lacquered though unless you...

Doh! :oops: yeah never thought of that, would've been fun trying and definitely a good story for the embarrassing tales section on here! Thanks Guys

Thanks Masona,thats a great help,looked into the ply option but its a lot more costly, though I guess when its done thats it and you have a good solid base to hang up all the junk that tends to find it's way to the garage! At the risk of sounding thick :oops: when using the foil back PB does...

Getting a new double garage built,had a few quotes...most offer to build it in block work or a single wall(skin) of regular brick,one guy was horrified and said that a single wall construction would not support the weight of the roof which will be done in pre-formed joists and Marley tiles...

Interesting site! Am thinking of insulating our totally detatched garage shortly,mainly to try and keep a reasonably stable temperature and reduce condensation to a minimum. Was going to batten the walls then add layer of insulating material (what's best?) then fix some 12.5mm...