I want to build this small brick storage space in my garden, about 2m long, 1.4m wide, 1m high (the plan here isn't finalized). Probably add a simple fixed down wood and felt flat roof. I might add a metal door to the open side. Im wondering if this plan is strong enough - its small and short so I am wondering: is it strong enough with no brick towers? Would 10 inch footings be okay? (onto hard clay soil)? Can i hang a custom metal door to this single skin building? (less than 1m by 1m door). Thanks for advice, me and my Dad are not agreeing on what's needed here so I would like another opinion! I don't want to go OTT on this but I want to do a nice job of it
Brick storage building, footings and strength query.....
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I want to build this small brick storage space in my garden, about 2m long, 1.4m wide, 1m high (the plan here isn't finalized). Probably add a simple fixed down wood and felt flat roof. I might add a metal door to the open side. Im wondering if this plan is strong enough - its small and short so I am wondering: is it strong enough with no brick towers? Would 10 inch footings be okay? (onto hard clay soil)? Can i hang a custom metal door to this single skin building? (less than 1m by 1m door). Thanks for advice, me and my Dad are not agreeing on what's needed here so I would like another opinion! I don't want to go OTT on this but I want to do a nice job of it
Build 2 pillars (double bricks) where the door opening is.
The rest is fine as single bricks; corners makes the small structure strong enough.
The rest is fine as single bricks; corners makes the small structure strong enough.
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