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Just wanted to update my thread with this as not sure if others would find this a handy tool to use - might need a wiki for it? So just laying out room plan and found this, you can do the plan but you need to be logged in to save etc, so I just screen-shot it. Online floor plan designer, have...

@Notch7 Forgot about building regs for this project, I did know and will have to check again to clarify the restrictions on what I can build in size etc.

Ok Ben I get that bit and if a spark did it then they would have to issue a minor works certificate right? I am tired but will pick your brains tomorrow if okay, can I DM you about this? Dave

@bennymultifinish do I lay timbers at 90° to steels and what is the recommended spacing on the timbers

I would like to board out my loft but it's a non standard build and has metal loft joists. I have looked at loft legs but these are designed to screw into wooden joists, the metal joists are in pairs then 750mm apart over approximately 6 meters squared. I'll take a photo and post soon, in the...

Looking at the base you have purchased from https://www.sheds.co.uk/ it does not look as if the feet on the shed base are adjustable, picture of feet is poor but it does say "Allows you to make a flat base on uneven ground and is a reliable alternative to concrete." Something like this I would...

I have a small workshop from a pent shed, it's all wired up to the consumer unit and certified. However it is really to small and two low to work in. I want to build a bigger workshop around 4m x 4m. I will keep it pent and frame will be 6 x 2 C16/C24 timber. The issue I'm having is I can not...

@Taylortwocities I'm not leaving live cables inside stud work - they will be reconnected to switch(s). @flameport I'm aware of the issue with escape routes, fire safety etc and that any work needs to comply to regs - the escape routes, fire safety etc will be down to my landlord and if they...

Hi all new here, I rent from housing society and have asked to do work on the property myself. They have sent me a form to complete. It's a non standard build and the wiring involved in set into the door frame. I am asking to remove the door and block up as it's never used. My plan is to do...