Quoting: Roadkill
As an extra plus the new extension will also be taller, meaning more head-room, too.
Cool.. Nice work so far.. How have you put those uprights in, are they dug in then concreted? Looks like you have had to break through the concrete patch if so?
Quoting: Cunning Plan
are they dug in then concreted?
They are indeed. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/grin.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Looks like you have had to break through the concrete patch if so?
No. The area was a (badly laid) patio - what you can see is a mix of sand and mud.
Because of the sand it actually made digging the (normally M.K clay) ground very easy. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Rocky
When are you free to come and build my garage extension?
Honestly ? Never. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
I honestly believe I'll never have a "free day" in my life. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Rocky
what thickness flooring did you use?
38mm HIGH density PARTICLE board. I empathsise H/D and "Particle" as most you can get is medium density chipboard - which is shite.
Particle board is heavier and more dense.
However to get a close result you could lay two layers of 25mm M/D chipboard - with the top one running perpendicular. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Also I then over-laid the P/B with 6mm oil-tempered hardboard. This gives the super-smooth finish and provides a very good water resistant layer. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
No. The area was a (badly laid) patio - what you can see is a mix of sand and
buried engines.
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May as well go the full hog and go the full length of the garden (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: F Body
go the full length of the garden
It's been tempting, believe me . . But even I have to have some restraint !
Here's a piccy of todays work - again not obviously alot but much of it was calculating the run off angle for the rain water.
I was aiming for as little as possible and the point at which we started was just 1:100 - ie. 10mm drop per metre !
I decided this was just too little (it risked pooling) so increased that to 1:50.
The cross-beam is in and all bracing removed.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/odd2.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=150>The timber has had an initial treatment and - by shear fluke - I stumbled apon a soak-away while digging the first hole yesterday. Long story short that'll make the drainage issue very, very simple - (note the downpipe already fitted to the post closest).I've just been out to measure what will be the total length and am happy to announce that it'll go from 28' to a whopping 33'10" - easily enough to fit two "normal" cars in but, alas, not quite enough when one of them's a Cadillac ![img]http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
it'll go from 28' to a whopping 33'10" - easily enough to fit two "normal" cars in but, alas, not quite enough when one of them's a Cadillac !
Shouldn't you have made it long enough to fit the Caddy & Camaro in (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: F Body
Shouldn't you have made it long enough to fit the Caddy & Camaro in
Of course . . . but :
a) As stated I was limited by the steelwork I had available and
b) 19' + 16' = 35' . . . Then plus another 2' for the much needed workbench and storage area/cupboards . . . then another 3'6" to fit in and access my roll cab and you've got 40'6" -> an additional 6'8" required . . not exactly a "little bit".
That 6'8" would put it almost half way down the garden . . . also it would lower the headroom a further 2 1/2" (ish) to achieve the required run-off . . .
I'm not saying it didn't cross my mind . . . but I did do the maths and realise I had to stop somewhere.
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Quoting: Roadkill
All systems go for the weekend . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Weather permitting.
Clever guy, i like making my own stuff as much as I can, makes you acheive something, like at the moment I am halfway through a decking build of 4m square for my parents at their new pad in Norfolk.. Me build.. :monkey:
Quoting: F Body
I thumb nailed the photos because it was taking so long to load the thread
That's your dodgy, slow Fire Fox, Martyn. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: EDGE
so those 3 will hold the weight of half the roof, or more if its tilted down at that end.. ?
Basically, yes. *
The run-off is about 1:50 so the angle is next-to-nothing.
However any angle will increase sideways load hence the addition of knee-bracing (in both directions).
Even flat roofed structures encounter side loads (eg. wind).
Now for the "*"
There will be further supports to break the span of the roof down in to 3 smaller sections.
The steels I'm using are designed to be used "upright" - that's how they're rated.
However, I need the additional headroom (the difference is 63mm compared to 200mm) so turned them "toes down".
Because of this the deflection is increased, hence the introduction of further support (not yet fitted).
Long story short, It'll all make sense within a couple of weeks. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Rocky
where do i stand with planning permission for that?
Planning will be the easy bit, especially as it's not a habitable area. Building control, however, is alot more complex.
I'd love to make this "extension" of mine out of bricks and mortar but the building control is a headache.
Your best bet is to see someone at your local council re. planning but mainly building control.
They're normally quite helpful and will give you advice and leaflets . . . remember that all local councils' requirements are slightly different so never assume anything without seeing an "official" first.
The regs for garages are relatively simple, in comparison to rooms.
Planning is pretty much guaranteed (providing you're within certain heights, volumes and are not within certain property boundaries).
You can issue your own drawings (handdrawn or CAD) but it's normally beneficial to employ a draftsman to do the work for you as they'll have some grasp of what's going to be asked for (what spec glass for windows, what/where ventillation strips, foundation make up, DPM . . etc)
It'll cost you more this way but will save MAJOR hassle with it constantly being rejected for silly little omissions.
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Quoting: Roadkill
Your best bet is to see someone at your local council re. planning but mainly building control.
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Quoting: FUBAR
I can give you a hand tomorrow evening if you Like Dean, before Prison Break
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May take you up on that.
I've got the day off as the engineers are fitting the new boiler - so I thought i'd make myself useful and attempt to get the roof on the extension.
We'll see how it goes . . . . what time are you likely to be over ?
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Quoting: ianjpage
there was some bloke dancing about up there tonight LOL!!!
was he singing Frank Sinatra songs?
Quoting: Roadkill
what time are you likely to be over ?
Dunno, get home from work, have dinner when its ready, cycle over...
Quoting: Incursus
was he singing Frank Sinatra songs?
thankfully no (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Weeeeeelll, the weather, unfortunately wasted most of my day-off yesterday so the head-start myself and Ian made on monday night seemed kinda wasted.
bummer (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
However, after the rain finally stopped at 6pm last night I dragged myself back out there and continued . . .
All boards are now cut and fixed to the roof. I need to add a few timber screws along the edges and trim the edges back a little but that's about an hours work - tops.
Next job is the roof-felting. And that's a priority . . . looking at the weather it really needs to be done ASAP !
cool not much left to do then (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/grin.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
No pictures to add (P.C's sick)
will hopefully look at tonight for you
Quoting: Roadkill
Job for tonight is to bury some of the crap in the back garden.
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Quoting: Cunning Plan
Possible new floor for you RK?
Was that the stuff they were selling in CostCo recently ? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
I wasn't impressed with that stuff, myself - not for the price . . .
Quoting: Roadkill
I wasn't impressed with that stuff, myself - not for the price . . .
Painted floor it is then?
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Painted floor it is then?
Yeah, I'm gonna stick to a painted floor under the car - but opt for a tile-based option in the "workshop" area . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
eah, I'm gonna stick to a painted floor under the car - but opt for a tile-based option in the "workshop" area
What kind of tile? Traditional? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
What kind of tile? Traditional?
Not 100% sure, yet . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
the capsheet will go on this saturday.
need any help ? ?
Quoting: F Body
I'd still have a garage door at the back so that you get stuff into the garden if needed
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Or like opening wooden barn doors so it doesnt look so...... industrial in the back garden..
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Quoting: Roadkill
Maybe with some transport . . . I need a load of 50x50 timber for the subframe.
OK cool - have a chat to tonight and work out when!!
Quoting: Roadkill
Actually, maybe one hand job
Sorry (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) its friday and the office is boring!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
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Quoting: Roadkill
At the rate I'm going I'll be ready for "skinning" the outside within the nex 3-4 days-tops.
How are you going to skin the side with the fence so close ?
From the inside ??
Quoting: F Body
How are you going to skin the side with the fence so close ?
CLOSE !?
It's a whole 11mm away ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: F Body
From the inside ??
The ship-lap panels will be cut and lowered into position on the outside, from the inside (if you know what I mean), then fixed to vertical braces (not yet fitted) from the inside (so no screw / nail heads showing from the outside).
Smooooth. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: ianjpage
aren't you missing a pic there
It came out a tad blurry. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Told you I hated using flash. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Quoting: Amey
At least you know the roof is sturdy
Indeed, over the weekend we had myself, Titsy, Ian and my Dad on the roof at the same time . . plus tools, I reckon well over 340 kg !
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Quoting: Roadkill
Indeed, over the weekend we had myself, Titsy, Ian and my Dad on the roof at the same time . . plus tools, I reckon well over 340 kg !
Just perfect for a nice roof terrace then hehe (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: ianjpage
Just perfect for a nice roof terrace then hehe
BEER!!!(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cheers.gif)
Quoting: ianjpage
he has got a suitable garden bench / beer table
No, thats Titsy's spare engine (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Did you know all this already or are you making it up as you go along?
Bit of both.
I know plenty but you always have to learn some stuff as you go along on a project like this.
Felting a roof was fairly alien to me. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Bit of both.
I know plenty but you always have to learn some stuff as you go along on a project like this.
Felting a roof was fairly alien to me.
Still, its good youre just getting on with it, adding space and value to the house..
Let me know if you need any drill bits or jigsaw blades to help with the project and ill bring them over when I pick up the 6 x NIIIINNEEESS (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Oh, Acro's are removed, now, too.
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Quoting: Roadkill
Got yet more done last night . . . . completely finished the long wall (added noggings) and was gonna add some bracing but, tbh, it's F*cking solid so would be an utterly pointless task !
I then added a couple of extra pieces of timber in the window end (which will be required to house the window frames).
Then added any timber I could to the "door" side, while keeping the area as clear as possible. (To add any more on that side will require the rear of the Humber moving out of the way first . . )
Pictures for this :
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As it sat yesterday morning . . .
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Progress yesterday was good . . . got a few jobs on the roof done, tiles and gutter replaced, and the first (lower) half of ship-lap fitted and treated.
The upper half has now been cut and treated and I'm just pausing to allow it to dry for a bit before fitting that, too.
Thanks to Titsy, PhilO, Vicky and Ian for assistance yesterday, too.
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Quoting: Roadkill
3 hours fitting shiplap yesterday
I'm surprised to see that your shiplap is inside the battons (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Gotta make a lot more work ( exact length cuts ) and lots of weather/water sealing issues (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: F Body
I'm surprised to see that your shiplap is inside the battons
It's not.... It's fixed to the battons in between each ofthe main supports...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
There's still the windows, door, the suspended mezz floor, the dual-layer insulation in the walls, the roof insulation, the dry-lining on the walls and ceiling, plastering, artexing, plumbing, electrics, phone, workbench, sink, lighting, stereo and speaker install, internet & P.C install, modifications to existing brick piers (in the original garage) and further "false" walling and insulation, too.
This isn't gonna be some thrown-up shack. This is pimpin'. Hardcore.
Okay maby not finished.. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Quoting: Roadkill
There's still the windows, door, the suspended mezz floor, the dual-layer insulation in the walls, the roof insulation, the dry-lining on the walls and ceiling, plastering, artexing, plumbing, electrics, phone, workbench, sink, lighting, stereo and speaker install, internet & P.C install, modifications to existing brick piers (in the original garage) and further "false" walling and insulation, too.
This isn't gonna be some thrown-up shack. This is pimpin'. Hardcore.
Okay maby not finished..
Plus RK doesn't believe in "finishing" a project (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
What is that scummy DeWalt drill doing there?
I "acquired it" from my old place of work.
When It's free - I ain't questioning it ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Plus it's the XRP one and is as hard as nails !
The batteries are both f*cked, now, though. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Next job - lay some cable !
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Quoting: Roadkill
Next job is going on a shopping trip for the guttering and downpipe this friday, ready to fit the windows and guttering on saturday.
Done.
Guttering brought and fitted (note the now-redundant small downpipe on the right) - the new downpipe is on the left hand side.
Also, after some effort, fitted the 14mm Double-glazed windows, too.
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The new downpipe actually returns into the extension (under the floor level) to connect to the original soak-away intake.
I figured this way is a better way of doing it as I know that soak away is definately capable of the extra run-off.
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Note also in the above picture the layered insulation to the long wall . . .
Quoting: EDGE
I only worked this out becuase our garage wants:
widening
lengthening
a new roof
a new roller shutter door
im sure it would need makin taller too...........(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: EDGE
can i get second dibs on that please matey :)
You really are a bubble arn't you...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Quoting: Big Mouse
What plans, if any, do you have for shelving/storage once its finshed?
Thanks for the offer but I'm going to be putting in a work bench at the back (with a sink) and then installing cupboards below.
I used to have racking (of sorts) but I donated it to the barn . . . the plan is to minimise the amount of crap I keep in there so if Edge wants it . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: EDGE
can i get second dibs on that please matey :)
You lot are worse than the gypos! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Collection only and its yours mate - but it needs collecting within the next month
Quoting: Big Mouse
You lot are worse than the gypos!
i would agrue that fact but based on past experiences of this forum i shall withold (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
collection !!! you mean you're not gonna bring it down and assemble it gratis and bring me a cake too!!!!! how unfair !!!!!
if you wouldn't mind pm'ing me your address mate, I'll have a lookie at where you are and figure out how best to collect it :)
muchos grathias... or in gypo terms.... TAAAAAA!
Quoting: EDGE
I'll have a lookie at where you are
Not too far from here......if you don't colelct / want - then third dibs for the barn !!(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: EDGE
if you wouldn't mind pm'ing me your address mate, I'll have a lookie at where you are and figure out how best to collect it :)
Withing spitting distance of the MKB meet, which happens to be next Sunday... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/whistle.gif)
Quoting: EDGE
i know,,, im in hendon though on that day
Something you want to tell us about Special Cuntstable Edge (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Quoting: art b
YA MUST BE RUNNING OUT OF PLACES TO BURY STUFF NOW THEN....
Funny you should say that, actually as most of the old floor DID actually have to go to the tip because I've run out of space to dump any large chunks, now. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
mainly Fubes and Ian for their efforts on Saturday
No probs m8, still got the bucket bruises in my right arm (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Thanks to all those who've assisted over the last few days -
Well I didn't assist at all, I just turned up to admire last Saturday !
Garage envy is a dangerous thing (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/hunter.gif)
Quoting: F Body
Garage envy is a dangerous thing
You wait 'til it's done !
I've been pricing up granite worktops today . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Fubes and Ian for their efforts on Saturday
No problems
No probs m8, still got the bucket bruises in my right arm
LOL yeah so have i!
Quoting: F Body
Well I didn't assist at all, I just turned up to admire last Saturday !
Thats ok I just turned up to borrow stuff (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Though I've put my share of hours into the garage in previous build phases (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Tonights job is to finish the timbers, trim the DPM and finish fitting the insulation to the floor.
All done ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Also fitted some left-over polystrene ceiling tiles I found to parts of the ceiling (they'll be hidden but I though any extra insulation is a bonus) and then I had a major sweep-up in preparation for starting on the main deck tonight.
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Quoting: Roadkill
hen I had a major sweep-up in preparation for starting on the main deck tonight.
We not watching Prison Break tonight then?
Quoting: FUBAR
We not watching Prison Break tonight then?
You are - I'm most probably not. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
What time are you round ???
Quoting: Andy
using the walls for those all important calculations too!
Indeed, there's even more on there, now ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: ianjpage
looks like you got a fair bit done over the w/end then
Yup, Friday was a late finish, saturday was an early start . . I must admit I was thoroughly fooked today but still got a reasonable amount done !
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Quoting: Roadkill
I'll crack on with the "Cold" run tonight (this is already about 50% done).
Don't forget to have the cut off tap inside so that it can't freeze in winter (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: F Body
Don't forget to have the cut off tap inside so that it can't freeze in winter
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You talk to me like i've never done this before.
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All taps will have isolator valves fitted and all nicely fitted together under a nice, tidy, removeable little plate for true pimpness.
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Quoting: Roadkill
You talk to me like i've never done this before.
Ok Grasshopper (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
The wiring is also nearly done - in fact the lighting side was finished last night - I now have three lights down each side and one on a separate switch above where the bench will go.
Yeah just needs sockets sorting and all done apart from final fitting in place (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Must get some pictures up.
Tried to get some up before work this morning but ran out of time. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
On the plus side the front outside tap is finished, now as is all of the other plumbing up to the point where they will meet the new sink / taps.
I need to fit the outside tap to the rear this evening but I've already pre-assembled the pipe work, leaving only one solder joint and one compression joint to do.
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I did a series of "odd" jobs last night, fixing scraps of insulation to the ceiling (every little helps), fitting pipe clamps and wire clips and cutting and fitting strips of plasterboard where required around the rear windows . . . .
I also fitted a section of plasterboard to the left wall effectively now allowing for the work bench to be fitted . . . .
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Pictures to follow. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
SOME PICTURES ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
The ceiling framing - ready for plasterboarding.
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The "troughs" I cut in the wall to take the pipes and the converted electrical back-box which hold the isolator valves.
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The labryth of pipes and wires . . .
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And all covered.
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The "long" wall all boarded.
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The end wall boarded.
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Quoting: Roadkill
The plan is to go shopping for the ceiling plasterboard this evening.
Done. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Just got to install insulation to the ceiling then we're ready for (more) plasterboard.
EDIT - Since these photos were taken the lighting and wiring has been organised / secured / tidied considerably.
Also the pipework has had lagging added.
Just needed to mention that. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Big Mouse
looks good but where is the waste for the sink going to go?
By shear fluke the far left hand corner (where the sink was planned to be) just happens to be directly over an inspection cover for the main soil pipe from the house.
I plan to introduce a pipe, there. Not ideal - but alot simplier than trying to route waste back to the house soil, only for it to pass right under the sink, en route to the main sewer.
Obviously there won't be any solids deposited there, only dirty water so they'll be no chance of blockages, either.
Quoting: Roadkill
EDIT - I also need to add another 200-odd screws to the ceiling.
200 screws = arm/neck ache!!!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Ponti
Looking good there. Wish mine was that big.
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Quoting: ianjpage
what a difference 12 months make
Official start date (ie. first "erection") was 23rd August 2008 . . . . . I'm hoping to have a little celebration come the 23rd of August 2009 (sunday).
I've still got 5 weeks or so to make an impact. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
They look far superior to the others I was using so I'm hoping they'll survive.
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lets hope so - might mean we can get all those boards up tonight (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
4 off Bosch 3mm masonry drill bits purchased at £3.08 EACH !
Stop using Bosch stuff, ask me next time you need something (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/security.gif)
Looks uber btw.
Quoting: F Body
Are you going to plaster the plaster board
Of course. And artex the ceiling . . . and add coving (no, I'm not kidding). (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Stop using Bosch stuff
Unfortunately I needed it, quite literally, there and then.
The plus side is that I only used 1 out of 4 so I'm going to take the others back !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: art b
why did ya not fill, all of the back wall with base units....
The gap will fit an office chair. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
The unit to the right of the gap (the one with louvred vents in) will house my P.C and the screen will be fitted on the bench . . . .
The area by the window is not only a storage space - it'll be a kind-of office area too . . . . I plan to put (heavy-duty of course) carpet tiles down, there.
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Are you going to plaster the plaster boards or paint straight over?
The walls will be skimmed flat and the ceiling flatted then artexed . . . . . It's one of the next jobs and one I'm really not looking forward to . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Quoting: Big Mouse
oh dear, only two hinges on an exterior door, it will warp, put three hinges on it, you know it makes sense.
It did cross my mind . . . the hinges on it are roller-bearing, polished stainless at £14 a pair !!!
My reasoning for going with two was that it's shorter than a standard door (it's 74") so the span between hinges is less . . . .
However, now you mention it . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
The door's off again, now, for staining so I could add another . . . .
Quoting: Roadkill
The door's off again, now, for staining so I could add another . . . .
I would, the size difference between that and a standard door isn't enough to take the chance IMO
Holy Dust Batman (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Anyone got any colour suggestions for the walls ?
Battleship Grey, more practical than white and will make it look modern industrial ( assuming that's the sort of look you want ) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I was thinking of flaming the lower half of the walls but I dunno.
hehehe great minds. After spending that much time and effort it would be a shame to paint it like a garage. Flame it or some mega size pinstriping design. A neutral base colour with some great graphics, make it a garage to come home to.
i always use easifill ,mix it up with water and sand it down with a pole and sanding pad,
takes next to no time......painting it makes it rock solid...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Is that how you cover plaster board then? Jointing compound to cover the joints then plaster over the top
ya do if you have boards with tapered edges,
there made to have a tape and joint finish then fill the recessed screws in the rest of the board,and paint with a couple of coats of emulsion(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
When are the speakers going in?
Straight after the painting is finished (ie. no more dust).
Quoting: Cunning Plan
How are they?
Great. Ian replaced the speaker-to-speaker cable as I wanted them up to 8 feet apart - that's done and they sound sweet . . . Sub is awesome, too.
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Are you going to put strip flourestantnananttnat tubes up?
That was the original plan but is currently in debate as the light given out by the existing energy savers is pretty good as is.
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Is that how you cover plaster board then? Jointing compound to cover the joints then plaster over the top??
Yes and no.
If you use T.E (tapered edge) plasterboard you use jointing compound and tape to JUST fill the recesses at the edges of the boards . .
If you use S.E (square edge) boards it's the norm to plaster the entire surface.
Either option you'd use a form of tape to bridge the gaps - which should be no more than 6mm (i tend to go for 2-3mm gaps personally).
The later is done mainly in smaller areas as it's generally more costly.
Quoting: Roadkill
Great. Ian replaced the speaker-to-speaker cable as I wanted them up to 8 feet apart - that's done and they sound sweet . . . Sub is awesome, too.
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Quoting: Roadkill
If you use T.E (tapered edge) plasterboard you use jointing compound and tape to JUST fill the recesses at the edges of the boards . .
If you use S.E (square edge) boards it's the norm to plaster the entire surface.
Either option you'd use a form of tape to bridge the gaps - which should be no more than 6mm (i tend to go for 2-3mm gaps personally).
The later is done mainly in smaller areas as it's generally more costly.
Quoting: art b
i always use easifill ,mix it up with water and sand it down with a pole and sanding pad,
takes next to no time......painting it makes it rock solid...
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Is that how you cover plaster board then? Jointing compound to cover the joints then plaster over the top
ya do if you have boards with tapered edges,
there made to have a tape and joint finish then fill the recessed screws in the rest of the board,and paint with a couple of coats of emulsion
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif) I see.. i have an outhouse that is being converted into an office to do at my parent's house and haven't plastered or artex'd before (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
i have an outhouse that is being converted into an office to do at my parent's house and haven't plastered or artex'd before
Definately go T.E boards - with as few joints as possble.
When the time comes PM me and I'll run through it with you if ya want. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Big Mouse
Why didn't you put the coving up first?
I never have. I know, I know it's supposed to go up first and then the artex is finished round it but I prefer the look of the stipples right up to the line of the coving.
Just preference . . . plus, as the coving was put up after the ceilings were done in the rest of the house, this way it matches !
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Quoting: Big Mouse
What did you decide on for the wall design?
Although the colours haven't been decided yet I'm leaning towards "flaming" the bottom half of the wall. The plan would be to paint the skirting boards the same colour as the lower section of wall so the skirting boards will be an up-coming job, shortly.
I was also toying with the idea of running a pin stripe the length of the garage, too (with some design incorporated into it), but will see how the flaming goes first as it may be enough as is.
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Painting the final coat of white on the walls tonight . . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Tonights job is
Quoting: Roadkill
finish fitting the coving
DONE (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
do most of the coving-related filling
DONE (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
fit the PC speakers to the ceiling
SEMI-DONE . . . . They're in place but I will have to put some more thought into mounting them on the ceiling . . . shouldn't be an issue, though.
Quoting: Roadkill
finish hoovering the worst of the dust up
DONE (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
I'm a bit limited on what I can tackle tonight - which is handy as I've got other stuff to be doing this evening - so the plan is just to have a little tidy-up and finish filling / smoothing the coving - ready for paint on Friday.
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Quoting: Roadkill
The new lights arrived yesterday - they look awesome
cool (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Also went out and got the paint . . . 2 x 5L of Dulux mixed paint . . . normally £31.99 a can BUT, as luck would have it, on special offer at 2 FOR £30 !!!
Result !
wow thats definately a result - 1/2 the price it should be (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Also picked up the fixings I need to put the lights up and some ring nails for the upper H/B deck.
I'll be giving it some tonight.
sweet -I take its paint then lights?/
Quoting: ianjpage
I take its paint then lights?
Yup.
Finish nailing down the top deck first, then start cutting in is tonights job . . . . . .
Quoting: Roadkill
Finish nailing down the top deck first, then start cutting in is tonights job . . . . . .
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Quoting: ianjpage
sweet -I take its paint then lights? /
/ camera / action (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: VIPER
Been sorting mine out as well
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Quoting: VIPER
while the viper is hiding away.....
Still fixing the gearbox (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I rollered the walls twice with the choosen colour - pimpin' purple
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif) Wouldn't have been on my choice of colours (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Ian started tackling the new low-profile tube-lights.
Progress was O.K - we managed to get 2 out of 7 up . . . but that said that was 2 out of the harder 4 . . . the 3 others should be much easier.
Its ok, we won't need lights for the LAN (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Its ok, we won't need lights for the LAN
Think its only you and I that have backlit keyboards (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
Think its only you and I that have backlit keyboards
hehehe Pwnage (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/greenrocket.gif)
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Quoting: ianjpage
just need to get the paint though....
In discussions . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I was trying to open the "enlarged" view on eBay to try and read the paint manufacturers so I can google their paint chart . . . alas this stupid Kaspersky infected P.C will not open any links or pop-up windows !!!
Oh FFS that is just madness........can you not disable / alter the settings at all ??
Quoting: Roadkill
All the lights are in and finished, now (thanks, Ian).
No probs
Quoting: Roadkill
Most of the recent work has been the rear/side door and frame (my Dad has been treating that during the day while I've been doing their bathroom by night ).
That said the door should see its last coat today - as will the frame - meaning the door will be ready for re-hanging Wednesday (whether that actually happens then or not's a different story . . . )
Cool (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
On top of that I've (just this morning -> 6.30am starts 4 teh win !!!111 ) finished making the window framing . . . it's been sanded and knotted and hopefully will see it's first undercoat today, also.
Quoting: Roadkill
Also, also, I fitted the P.C speaker sub to the wall last night, too.
Although I need a male-female speaker jack extension cable to wire it up.
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) how come need extension lead - is the curent one too short then, though it would be oK?
Quoting: ianjpage
is the curent one too short then
Yeah - by about a foot or so . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Quoting: EDGE
thats pretty cheap for floor paint, where did you pick that up from ?
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Quoting: ianjpage
maplins should have one on the shelf...
they do, I bought one a couple of months back for my headphones, 1.5m is the shortest they do tho (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
I only needed about a 40cm cable...
Quoting: FUBAR
I only needed about a 40cm cable...
So shorten it... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
they do, I bought one a couple of months back for my headphones, 1.5m is the shortest they do tho
I only needed about a 40cm cable...
Swap with Dean? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: EDGE
thats pretty cheap for floor paint, where did you pick that up from ?
Yep, Ebay - 20 litre tin (enough to do even my garage 4 TIMES !) - for £23.74.
The 24-hour courrier was £12 I believe.
Still cheaper than Wickes who sell it for £17.99 for 2.5L IIRC !!!
Quoting: EDGE
You got a link to the seller?
Search garage floor paint - the seller's "paint4less", IIRC. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: EDGE
Did he have more tins?
Ooooh, Yes. He advertises a few but has probably thousands ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: EDGE
What colour did you get ?
I asked for a medium-dark blue and got a fairly dark blue. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Search garage floor paint - the seller's "paint4less", IIRC.
paints4lessltd
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Did you need a good mask whilst painting?
Yes, really. But being me I just stayed low to the ground and did without !! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
The fumes were near over-powering - honestly . . especially with the space-heater pumping heat out over my head !
The last time I painted the floor (different paint, two years ago) the fumes were nowhere near as bad . . . so I was taken by surprise a little.
Even with the doors all shut down you can still smell it from outside the garage.
I think last night was the worst as I was painting the fourth coat over the third which was only put on that morning so wasn't entirely solid . . in otherwords I had fresh fumes still coming from the third coat while laying down a fourth coat . . . . . add on burning propane and I must admit I felt pretty ill when I finally got in last night . . my eyes were streaming and my nose was running alot.
Still. Nearly done !!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
my eyes were streaming and my nose was running alo
really cant wait to see it now the floor is painted (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/beavisnbutthead.gif)
Quoting: ianjpage
sure that were just cos you cold lol!!
No. Definately not.
I was sweating after about 10 minutes and had to turn the heater off !!
Quoting: Roadkill
Have now applied the sixth and SEVENTH coats to the floor !
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif) wholly crap thats a few more than planned!!!
you still got enough to do the 'office' end ???
Quoting: ianjpage
you still got enough to do the 'office' end ???
Just. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I'll be inspecting the finish tonight and deciding whether to add coat number eight tonight or leave it at seven.
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cool - the box arrived safely then - got lots of nice new shiny bits ??
Quoting: Roadkill
If all goes to plan (and if the snow F*cks off) the Radian and Camaro should be coming in on Sunday morning . . . .
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Quoting: Roadkill
If all goes to plan (and if the snow F*cks off) the Radian and Camaro should be coming in on Sunday morning . . . .
Well. That obviously did NOT happen. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Once that's done I can move my roll-cab into its new home
However - this WAS done ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
On a sidenote I've also ordered a dehumidifier to keep the garage condensation free.
It should be here before Chrimbo. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
Whoa hold on! If you actually finish a project I'll lose all respect for you!
Nah, minutes from finishing he'll decide it needs to be bigger and start over... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Titsy
he'll decide it needs to be bigger and start over...
I wish. This is it . . the biggest it can be with the materials I had.
I could've stretched it maybe another 5'-6' or so by adding timber within the roof steels but that would've been very iffy to construct . . . Also I didn't have enough floor deck, either.
It would've been nice to get a little more but the line was drawn and I can't say I'm displeased with the results.
It's been a major effort but I'll be happy to just get it done and finished. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/grin.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I can't say I'm displeased with the results.
Indeed. Great LAN Venue (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I've prepared a "To do" list - which normally signals the final stages of a project . . .
There's 22 items on the "To do" list in total . . . .
I've now done 10 of them. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
I hope to get another three done tonight. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Followed by another 2-3 on saturday. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
My latest batch of tin signs are now with Carl and I've sent him the $$ to forward them on . . . hopefully see them in a week or so . . . as that's another one of the jobs on the list . . . .
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Quoting: Roadkill
Putting up the blinds took about three hours yesterday - what an epically crappy job !!! - Looks pimpin, though
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Quoting: ianjpage
Have you though of something that could be mounted along the coving (i.e. between the lights) - means no loss of wall space.....?
Towel radiators would be cool - useful to dry and hang stuff too (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Flat-Towel-Radiator/invt/195188
Quoting: Roadkill
Have also upgraded the internet connection out in the garage from a p!ss-poor wireless to a mains-type adapter connection so am now getting a decent speed !
This'll also make internet connection alot easier for future LANs, too.
You could have also run another wireless router out there and set it up as a signal repeater linking back to the main one in the house. Advantages would be for LAN partys - no messing about with wires and HUBs and you would get a good speed - probably as good as IN the house.
http://www.eastmobiles.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=27:wi-fi&id=101:wifi-signal-booster
The problem is the wireless signal is not good at all on the garage - even with a high gain antenna on, hence going for the mains stuff (the other option was to run a proper LAN cable there!) - its pretty good - 50-60mbps between the 2 mains connectors (one in garage one in house) so its more than adequate for net surfing!
Also they connect to the PC / router with a standard Network RJ45 lead - so when LAN party, we just unplug deans PC - plug in a hub and away we go (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Quoting: ianjpage
Have you though of something that could be mounted along the coving (i.e. between the lights) - means no loss of wall space.....?
Towel radiators would be cool - useful to dry and hang stuff too
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Flat-Towel-Radiator/invt/195188
Hmm i was thinking more like the single bar / element heater things ... cant seem to find a linky at the mo though...
Quoting: ianjpage
The problem is the wireless signal is not good at all on the garage - even with a high gain antenna on,
I thought that was the idea behind making a router a repeater that even if the signal was poor, it would pick-up that signal and boost it again (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/huh.gif)
Or maby just put a router in the room closest to the garage (which I presume is the kitchen) and use that as a repeater - that way the signal isn't having to travel all the way through the garage wall before being repeated with full boost? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
I thought that was the idea behind making a router a repeater that even if the signal was poor, it would pick-up that signal and boost it again
Or maby just put a router in the room closest to the garage (which I presume is the kitchen) and use that as a repeater - that way the signal isn't having to travel all the way through the garage wall before being repeated with full boost?
Well yes & no - its still got to get a decent signal to start with before it repeats it on.... so yeah you'd have to stick it somewhere in teh middle..but seeing as he already got the mains things = problem sorted (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: art b
check ya boiler is big enough to supply the extra 14850 btu's
ditto, and also that your pump is man enough to cope with the extra flow.
I'd go with electric heaters; they'll cost more but less stress on your exisiting heating system and easier to control for a set temperature
Quoting: ianjpage
Hmm won't the rad's reduce the overal width though, or are they being strategically positioned....
By about 50mm.
Quoting: ianjpage
Have you though of something that could be mounted along the coving
That wouldn't produce a decent heat flow. Heat rises so to produce a flow they have to be near the floor. Radiation-based heaters can be mounted high but household rads are convection types.
Quoting: art b
check ya boiler is big enough to supply the extra 14850 btu's
I will.
That said it was overkill when they installed it so it should be fine.
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Towel radiators would be cool - useful to dry and hang stuff too
Their BTU output is bloody awful, though !
Quoting: ianjpage
Hmm i was thinking more like the single bar / element heater things ... cant seem to find a linky at the mo though...
They run on electric so are more expensive and aren't quite as safe . . . they're more for supervised use.
Quoting: Titsy
I bet you wish you'd put underfloor heating in now...
Nah.
That's harder to control (delay) and wouldn't have suited the construction of the floor.
The theory is to mount all the rads low-down, evenly along one wall . . . there's minimal draft in there so it should create a nice heat flow.
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Quoting: Roadkill
Assuming I've got all my figures correct this seems like the simplest and cheapest method both long and short-term.
Apart from a fire in a bin (http://www.sfpltd.co.uk/images/fire1.jpg) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/biglol.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
All the jobs on the list are done.
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Never thought I'd be saying this too to you (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
It looks to shiney to put a car in (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/polish.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Lets see a picture with the Caddy in there?
As much as I'd like to it'll probably be the Camaro that sees it first.
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The Caddy is still 100% legal and on-the-road so she'll stay out to go to a few shows this year. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: ianjpage
(i take it you not having any in the house then
No. I don't think so.
Quoting: Gator
you must of spent a friggin fortune on tin signs
Yup - I've still got about 10 left over !!!
I reckon I've spent over (well over) £400 over the years on tin signs ! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
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EDIT - Plus my Two Enamelled "Cadillac Service" one was £25 and my Enamelled "1958 Caddy" one was £24, IIRC.
Wow! That's awesome dude!
Does that wood on the exterior need refinishing?
Quoting: CP
and I am always trying to be productive
Don't say that around the GF or you might be needing your own Playroom!
Quoting: Andy
Does that wood on the exterior need refinishing?
I'll do it next year but it'll be good for another couple as is. Need to do the fence out back too, so i'll do it all together.
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Wow you make me feel lazy
In fairness I probably appear to make most look lazy. The older I get the harder I find it to sit still - despite trying harder to do exactly that.
This last project was pretty much "out of the blue" but I'm convinced that once the kitchen is redone that all the notable house-related projects will be done for a few years.
I'm hoping that's the case so I can concentrate on Auto-related projects from then-on.
Quoting: art b
was it a new conservatory ?
yeah.
I found a company online that makes the framework and cuts the glass to the specs you give them.
I had to do the foundation, base and the walls and they provide the glazed bits.
Quoting: Roadkill
and cuts the glass to the specs you give them.
Is the roof glass or plastic? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Quoting: Roadkill
and cuts the glass to the specs you give them.
Is the roof glass or plastic?
Bloody heavy glass!!
Quoting: Roadkill
Just need to fit another guitar hanger for the fifth guitar and refit my tin signs.
Done.
Quoting: Roadkill
Then some bits to do with the double doors which I'll tackle when the weather gets a bit warmer.
Doors brought and trimmed. Frames in. Ready for undercoating . . .
Quoting: Roadkill
And if you're wondering . . . . the kitchen is getting re-fitted next (already started).
(Done)
Pic of the Door way . . . (WIP)
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Quoting: Cunning Plan
Is the door wider than usual?
It's two 24" doors . . . I needed to create a gap big enough to fit a large motorbike through (hopefully future-proofing !!) and that seemed the best way.
The door which will be on the left will be fixed most of the time with the main access back and forth through the right hand door.
EDIT - note the curtain rail above the door, too ? - That'll hopefully help cut the drafts and heat-loss during winter as I have a fairly thick curtain to go on, there. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Frame is now undercoated and sanded down. Was hoping to top coat last night but ran out of time. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Is it wrong that I'm considering extending the garage again ?
The main thing that stopped me before is the pond that lies just beyond the end of it but I've been having issues with it and am considering losing it . . .
LOL no it's not a surprise - you just want to get 2 cars and a abike in there with a "man cave" as well, might as well just go whole hog and go to the back fence !!!!
Thought you were going to stick a shed there, or is this in place of said shed
Quoting: ianjpage
Thought you were going to stick a shed there, or is this in place of said shed
Yeah, it'd be in place of the shed. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Is it wrong that I'm considering extending the garage again ?
We are currently looking to buy a house, but finding one with room to build a garage is not easy.
After looking at a few houses with 'a garage', I quickly realised that the standard single garage is just a glorified cupboard and if I wanted any space to be able to work on vehicles, I would have to build a garage.
I am sure I would end up doing something similar to what you are doing here.
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Quoting: Roadkill
Is it wrong that I'm considering extending the garage again ?
no one ever said .....
''i wish my gargage/cock was smaller'' (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
It's damn close on the width, runway's too short and I'd need to modify the floor . . .
you wont lift a caddy on one o them....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
So I'm going to be building a shed . . or two. Or maybe even three but probably just two.
Actually one.
I had a measure-up and the "little one" won't work where I want it so plans are already under way to build a 1.4m x 3.85m shed/workshop.
The old pond is drained and the fish re-homed. De-construction of that area has begun in order to clear the necessary room.
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It'll be a fairly rapid build-plan as I need want it built so I can start gathering parts ahead of starting the Cadillac next year.
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Quoting: Roadkill
You'd have even more space If I took the Dart of yer hands
Get in line (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: Incursus
Get in line
I'm not building you another one.
I'm still waiting for you to finish that Camaro for me! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Not much meat left at the top left hand side of the left door, Art !
Also, 'LOL' at your Dog taking a p!ss at the exact moment you took the pic.
Good stuff. Can never have too much space.
You'd have even more space If I took the Dart of yer hands
the doors are 20+ yrs old,[came from a hotel demo in coventry]
and surprisingly well built with dowels in the corners,
i did wait for the dawg...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
the dart has a new shifter cable fitted and has been driving in and out of its lair....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
The first post hole has been dug.
is it a bronze age design ...(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
I'm dusting this project off (again) as it's time to MODIFY !!!
One job inter-connects with another, meaning somethings have to change whether I want them to or not.
Cryptic ?
Yeah, a bit. The concrete ramps outside the garage door have now gone (I'm gutted about this as they were perfect for doing servicing . . occasionally) but the trade-off will be a shiny new, flat block-paved driveway (gone is the gravel).
This means that the knock-on effect will mean the nice, relatively warm raised floor in the garage will be coming out this week as the Cadillac is currently homeless (had to get her out the garage before the ramps went).
This isn't as easy as it sounds, either, as the raised floor went in the garage before EVERYTHING else . . . so all that was built in there was put on top of this floor.
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Should be interesting . . especially as I have zero budget at the moment.
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Quoting: Roadkill on 01/08/13
So I'm going to be building a shed . . or two. Or maybe even three but probably just two.
Quoting: Roadkill on 13/08/13
Actually one.
Hahaha, just re-read that, too . . There were actually two sheds built in the end. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
The concrete ramps outside the garage door have now gone (I'm gutted about this as they were perfect for doing servicing . . occasionally) but the trade-off will be a shiny new, flat block-paved driveway (gone is the gravel).
wow that didn't take long - but guess you got the work sorted (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
This means that the knock-on effect will mean the nice, relatively warm raised floor in the garage will be coming out this week as the Cadillac is currently homeless (had to get her out the garage before the ramps went).
This isn't as easy as it sounds, either, as the raised floor went in the garage before EVERYTHING else . . . so all that was built in there was put on top of this floor.
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/crossed.gif) it's not too much of a bugger to do!
Quoting: Roadkill
but the trade-off will be a shiny new, flat block-paved driveway
My driveway is now all finished . . . I just need a couple of dry days so I can finish putting the fine sand down . . I spent 3 hours doing it on Saturday but after the rain on Sunday, it'd benefit a second go before parking cars on it.
The Caddy's back home, albeit on the front garden.
The first 16-foot of the garage floor (the original raised section) has been removed meaning I still need to - somehow - gain an extra 2-3 foot more to park the Caddy in there again.
That'll be fun. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
I'll post some piccy's soon. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
The original garage floor is crap, massively out so will need extensive screeding when money allows . . for now I'm just concentrating on making enough room for the Caddy to go back in.
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Quoting: Roadkill
but they still intend to keep it to store old furniture / crap in.
As most people do. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I'll probably end up buying their house if they move, change the boundaries, then re-sell the house without the garage . . . probably work out cheaper that way !
I did their side of the driveway effectively for free . . . but it'll benefit me in the long run.
What a plan!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sign07a.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I don't get some people. I've expanded to the furthest reaches of my boundary lines to get the most out of my property and plot.
I actually think you have done really well with what is a small plot of land (no offence).
Quoting: Roadkill
It frustrates me, seeing so much land being wasted, especially when there's a garage on it (or room to park a car, at least) !!!
Yeah, the double garages near me are filled with crap. I know not everyone is into cars, but you would think they would keep them tidy at least. As you say, it is frustrating when you do not have much land (or in my case, no land at all) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad2.gif).
Quoting: Cunning Plan
I actually think you have done really well with what is a small plot of land
I'd actually really like to get an "overhead" picture of my plot (once I've finished the next little project) from a drone or something.
The image on Google Earth is so old, now . . . It shows the original lean-to shack I had on the back of the garage . . . probably 8/9 years ago ?
Quoting: Cunning Plan
(no offence)
None taken.
I like where I live, love it in fact. I could've a bought bigger plot, with a bigger house but it would've meant a less-nice area . . . and I like to be the lowest common denominator in my area.
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Quoting: Roadkill
For everyone's sanity, It's now switched back to Auto - I switched it to Incandescent as I was doing a survey within an office and the pictures were all coming out yellow . . auto didn't seem to be adjusting enough.
How have you got it set for metering? Centre weighted or matrix metering? That'll help a lot. I've only ever found in a dark gloomy ice rink that I've ever had to manual change the white balance. Even then I did it in 'shop to get them all similar.
BREAKING NEWS * Roadkill confesses to not doing something himself * BREAKING NEWS
You can now hate me a little bit less - I didn't do the driveway - It was indeed a professional job. :)
:jaw:
I tease, I know sometimes with timings etc, it just works out more convenient to pay someone else to do it. :NEW_up: