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So long as I don't end up with something like this! [/youtube]

It makes sense for it to be central, as typically that's where I'll be working on a car, and it's good to have the space all around both sides. If I were to offset it to one side, then I'd still have the problem if I wanted to put a car bang in the middle, which will be essential for spraying...

Odd question, but is there a guide as to the strengths of different timbers? My new garage is having an inspection pit (with ventilation, gas sensor, tanked and with a sump etc before we get into a conversation about the pros and cons of inspection pits :) ) Typically, a pit would be...

Definitely got the spec right. Been over it with him more times than l care to mention. BCO is due over tomorrow (should have been today but he never materialised). Will get his opinion too then. would love to use less concrete and I'm not short of rubble!

Hmmm, quite possibly so. Just following the spec from the architect and engineer.

Thanks, Deluks :) Sand ordered. Yes, mesh is going in the top 150mm of concrete. The concrete will be 150mm deep at the shallow end, but about 750mm at the deep end. Not sure of the spec of the mesh - the architect / engineer / builder have that under control.

So, first post here - hello! A bit of background: I'm having a large prefab garage built (4.4m wide, 11.6m long), the only prerequisite being that I have a prepared flat base for them to build it on. Of course, the ground work and base is where all the money goes.... I've had an architect...