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  1. bigbird76

    can't understand why my shed roof is leaking....

    I built this a few weeks ago it has breathable membrane on the roof followed by shed felt followed by onduline bitumen corrugated sheets, The smaller frame is my log storage work in progress using wood etc that i have left and that is going on the left side of my summer shed veranda hybrid...
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    can't understand why my shed roof is leaking....

    I was gonna say why dont you fit some bitumen corrugated sheets on top of the felt, sheets have about 15yr life I use onduline ones, About £13 each in wickes
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    Arma 3

    I played arma 2 with all the addons (op arrowhead etc) for years in multiplayer, Met some fantastic friends across europe and the united states playing that game, Domination game mode is my fav online and escape chernarus is good too for 3 to 8 players. Recently been playing arma 3 with a few...
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    Hotpoint WML560P washing machine Bearing Kit

    Just buy both bearings if they aint that much to buy?
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    Hotpoint washing machine tucked me up!!!

    Hi guys here is the story Please read as it would probably effect everyone who is capable of changing drum/tub bearings I have a hotpoint Ultima wmd942 which looks like this https://cdn.images.reevoo.com/products/1432/1432850/original.jpg%1Ftimestamp=1398538417 So its been getting noisy over...
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    Which is lighter, an electric or petrol chainsaw ?

    That dont look too bad for the money might keep an eye out for one myself as a backup.
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    Fixing garden gate to wall?

    Glad it worked for you
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    Fence sprayers ? Which type to buy?

    Thanks for the reply's peeps. The one from screwfix looks the same type as the 2nd link I posted and does seem to have good reviews on the screwfix site Leigh
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    Fence sprayers ? Which type to buy?

    Hey all I am wanting to buy a fence/shed sprayer but was wondering what would be a decent option to get? Budget say about £50 I know there are lots of different brands and types so I found these...
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    Fixing garden gate to wall?

    yes they grip extremely well to concrete/brick
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    Which is lighter, an electric or petrol chainsaw ?

    something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STIHL-Chainsaw-MS-170-Brand-New-1-6-bhp-12-bar-30-cm-/262622302727?hash=item3d25825207:g:SVkAAOSwgZ1XryP~
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    Fixing garden gate to wall?

    The link to them bolts from toolstation. I think they were originally called thunderbolts or possibly thunderbolt is a brand, Anyway they are the best option i would use as long as the hole to take them is the correct diameter. leigh
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    Which is lighter, an electric or petrol chainsaw ?

    As above comment I would buy a Stihl or a husqvarna entry level petrol chainsaw and be done with it. I have a Stihl MS181 and its done everything and more for me. Leigh
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    Shed base advice

    Could you not mix some sand in with the pebbles you removed and make a cheap concrete base or at least some sort of base to lay your slabs on, I would also look at getting some of the grids below to extend your shed base life if you have the budget. These are pretty good...
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    Shed roof advice

    Hello Just a quick one from me. Currently in the middle of building a 3x3m pent shed with decking area. The roof is covered in pressure treated planks 22x150 and I plan to cover the roof with either galvanised corrugated metal sheets or the black onduline bitumen sheets. I wanted to put...
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    How do you build a Lean-to / veranda roof

    I made a veranda roof last year it was approx 1.5m x 4.0m long. I made my roof in 2 sections 2.0m long as it was heavy to lift if in 1 section, I fitted a few brackets to the house and then offered the roof up one side and rested on the brackets and then used old wood to prop it up while I...
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    Decking lighting advice

    SFK Cheers for that info and I can plan it all out now. I got my 2 weeks off work at the moment (shifts) so in the stages of building the shed. Your explanation is fine I can see what you mean. My lighting down the bottom of the garden reminds me of a football stadium so yes I know how dim them...
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    Decking lighting advice

    Just a quick one if you dont mind 3w might be a bit bright for my needs on the path but I have not purchased anything yet so I was also looking at some 1w decking lights like these...
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    Decking lighting advice

    SFK Thanks for all of that information and effot, I can see you spent time with the links so a big thanks from me. I can see how you did the project, also it looks well thought out. Yea I think low 12V led is the way to go. The bottom of the garden has 3x 10w led flood lights like this but they...
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    Decking lighting advice

    Hello all Not house electrical but garden so hopefully someone can advise. Asking for some advice on a electrical project I have on the go at the moment in the garden. I currently have mains power going into my bottom shed and the plan is to run some 12v garden lighting up a path and into...
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