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    Foundation depths and DPC

    Thanks a lot people, that's very helpful. Cheers :lol:
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    Concrete Blocks: Medium Density Blocks versus Aerated Blocks

    What are peoples opinions on Medium Density versus Aerated concrete blocks when building an outbuilding/shed. The building will hopefully be used frequently as almost another room of the house. I know aerated are marginally more expensive and lighter, but medium density seem to be more...
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    Flat Roof Support

    Hi, I've been thinking long and hard about your suggestion masona. Have you any idea of the spacing between the trusses? Should the roof trusses overhang or is it just the roof that overhangs? I think it may be the way to go. I need to find some quotes for roof trusses etc...
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    Flat Roof Support

    Hi masona, Thanks for your help. Here is a rough diagram (birdseye): The little diagram on the bottom right is supposed to be a side profile! I was thinking of having a flat felt roof that slopes , higher front lower back, probably using roofing felt i.e cold, on plywood covered...
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    Flat Roof Support

    I am building a concrete block shed in the garden, and I am considering what to do regarding the roof. The plans are to have a flat roof that is sloped to allow easy drainage. The problem I have is the building is an irregular shape but the biggest area is 6mx4m, and the beams supporting...
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    Foundation depths and DPC

    Thanks for your help, that's what I'll do. :)
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    Foundation depths and DPC

    Thanks for the info masona, The regulations in our area are the same except instead of 50% it has to be no larger than 30m2. The shed will be kind of an office/gym/(shed):lol:, so I want to make sure it is a good standard. In the picture above, if I am using a dpm sheeting (such...
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    Power supply to summerhouse + workshop

    I've just bought a garage unit consumer unit from screwfix, http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=63138&ts=24783 and you can change the mcbs, it has a 40A 30mA RCD and 1x16A and 1x6A mcbs. (They are Type B MCBs) - £29.99 HTH :)
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    Foundation depths and DPC

    Hello all, I need some advice. I am about to build a concrete block shed in the garden. (Don't need planning permission in my area thank goodness!). It will most probably have some kind of felt roofing. I'll be using normal concrete blocks (440x215x100mm) the query I have is how deep...
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    Powering an outbuilding

    Thanks breezer, that's what I'd hoped :) Anyone any thoughts on the earth rod issue? I think paulfromswindon has gone on holiday :cry: .
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    Powering an outbuilding

    Cheers folks, This seems an obvious question and I think I know the answer but I thought I'd make sure. When choosing the SWA cable it should be 2 core with the shield acting as the earth, right? I don't need 3 core with one of the cores being earthed as well as the shield, do I...
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    Network cable paralled with power cables

    Sadly its not possible because the path from A to B means they need to be in close proximity, unfortunately :cry:
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    Powering an outbuilding

    Cheers for the help guys, SWA is the way forward then. I've been looking around on the net for the plastic tubing to run it in and have had no luck. I will try a builders yard when it gets closer to build time. What about running it in ABS waste pipe using solvent bends? Any...
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    Network cable paralled with power cables

    I've heard about the interference problems by running Cat5 (UTP) cable in parallel with power cables, but what about shielded cat5 cable (FTP), is this ok?
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    Block Building

    Masona, could you give a rough indication of the price per quantity with regard to the roofing? I'm considering doing a sloping roof \ rather than a peaked ^ (with felt) do you think it would be possible with this material or do you think it would be a botch? Cheers :D
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    Powering an outbuilding

    I am at the planning stage for an outbuilding which will be about 15/20m from the house. What is the best way to get power to the outbuilding? Use a conduit with wire running through it? I have looked for outdoor conduit but haven't found any. The other alternative I have seen...
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    Hiring a mini excavator

    We are considering hiring a mini excavator to dig the foundations for an outbuilding. Has anyone done this? It would be a first time use, is it easy to get the hang of? Also, I have a few places to ring for prices tomorrow, but anyone got any idea what price it would be to hire? It...
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    Quantities of materials for a concrete block wall

    I am going to build a concrete block wall (in the form of a single storey outbuilding). I have estimated the it will need approximately 750 concrete blocks (100x440x215mm). However I have no idea how much sand/cement is needed for such a job? Any ideas? Also what mix is best? 4:1...
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    Water Tap in Front Garden

    Our water mains tap in the front garden is a bit dodgy, and we want it replaced. We were under the impression that it was the water boards responsibility up to and including the tap, but they have said that they can turn the water off but we must replace the tap. Is this correct? Many thanks.
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    Yale Alarms

    :shock: Wow! That's a No then! I had concerns about interference when I was considering this. On Yales website it indicates that it can't be interfered with or jammed, or at least if it is it will trigger. ????? The house is new, but it doesn't have foil lined dry wall, it is in Spain...
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