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Post by mattyb on Jun 1, 2013 11:03:20 GMT
Hey all, Finally made a start on the build..! (Complete novice here - hence the modular oven)!! I'm currently at the point where I need to lay my concrete to create my foundations slab. Hired a mixer for Wednesday next week, have a ruck of cement been kindly given to me (5 x 25kg bags of Lafarge general purpose cement, plus 2 x 20kg bags of Lafarge Post-crete fast setting cement). Just need to get some sand/course aggregate tomorrow and I'm ready. My slab is 2m x 1m and the plan is to sit the modular oven (Primo 60 - from 'The Stone Bake Oven Company' on the RHS side of the slab whilst have a small preparation area with marble top on the LHS of the slab. Once the oven is fitted I will be looking to further insulate it, to get more out it. Additionally I'm looking to work on the garden itself - new fencing, remove turf and lay down a patio...etc! I've added a few images below (hopefully they work), will keep you guys updated...I do feel a cheat though going with a modular but my passion is with the food itself rather than being a complete master builder!  A tatty garden. Layout. Dug down and gravelled. Ready for concreting Timber casing levelled out, DPM & Mesh down. Feedback welcome, especially as it gives me a few days until I hire the mixer where I can amend where necessary if required! Cheers guys!  |
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Post by mattyb on Jun 1, 2013 11:06:04 GMT
Sorry, just realised I've not put it in the 2013 Modular forum, Mods would you please be able to move or is it okay in here? Thanks Matt
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Post by bookemdanno on Jun 1, 2013 12:03:48 GMT
Hi Matt, and welcome! A good start, well done! Are you planning on leaving the timber in place? If yes, then you're fine. Those metal corner braces on the inside will be a nightmare to remove otherwise! Make sure your mix is nice and fluid, and whack the boards about a bit to get the concrete to settle nicely. |
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Post by mattyb on Jun 2, 2013 23:21:42 GMT
Hi bookemdano,
Thanks for the advice, I did think about switching the hinge brackets to the outside. Only so I can use the timber casing to complete my upper slab going forward (have plenty DPM tucked away to use as a shield against the timber).
Would anyone know how many bags of cement I would need to complete the slab?
I currently have 5 x 25kg bags of Lafarge general purpose cement, plus 2 x 20kg bags of Lafarge Post-crete fast setting cement, would it do to mix the two or am I okay with the five general purpose?
Cheers
Matt
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Post by mattyb on Jun 3, 2013 19:58:33 GMT
Hi Mods,
Just going to bump this post as I'm looking to make preparations tomorrow in time for Wednesday. Just need to know how much cement I would need approx. to create 'a nice and fluid' mix?
Mods - Any chance this thread could be moved to the Modular build 2012/2013 forum rather than the archive one as I posted here by mistake.
Cheers
Matt
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Post by reburner on Jun 3, 2013 20:23:28 GMT
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Post by mattyb on Jun 3, 2013 21:45:14 GMT
Hi Reburner,
Fantastic. Thanks for this!!
My Width is 2m, Length is 1m, Timber Depth is 15cm - therefore the calc's show 96kgs Cement (which I already have more than enough of), 180kgs of Sharp Sand, 360kgs Gravel, 53ltrs Water.
I may need slightly more as I've dug down a little lower than the timber frame in some areas.
Better start getting the sand & gravel..!
Thanks again,
Matt
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Post by mattyb on Jun 6, 2013 20:50:47 GMT
Concrete base completed yesterday:   |
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Post by mattyb on Aug 11, 2013 11:43:28 GMT
After a long delay, made a start on the bricking-up of my base. Never EVER laid a brick before in my life and it was quite daunting to start with.   |
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Post by mattyb on Aug 31, 2013 9:42:24 GMT
Base completed:    Need to get the angle grinder on a couple of the bricks (must have screwed up with the lining up along the way - told you I was no brickie) and although it won't win any awards for being the most perfectly aligned structure ever I'm hopeful that it will be fir for purpose!! Next step (after the angle grinder) is to lay some house bricks - along the LHS outer wall and the three front pillars, to make it look less of a nuclear bunker. Then after that I will be looking to lay my slab on top. I will probably create a new thread for this as (although I have my own ideas) I'm looking for extra ways to create an insulation to keep the heat inside the oven for as long as possible. Thanks Matt |
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Post by bookemdanno on Aug 31, 2013 11:49:29 GMT
Hi Matt!
For a novice, that's a pretty good job and good on you for giving it a go. Its one of those skills that you only learn by perseverance.
You don't have to worry about a new thread, just keep it all together on this build blog.
If you're not sure about anything, just pop it in to the forum and we'll all be glad to help.
There's someone on here just about all hours of the day!
You're quite high there already with 4 courses of blockwork.
Did your oven come supplied with any under oven insulation, like a calsil board?
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Post by mattyb on Aug 31, 2013 12:36:17 GMT
Hi Matt! For a novice, that's a pretty good job and good on you for giving it a go. Its one of those skills that you only learn by perseverance. You don't have to worry about a new thread, just keep it all together on this build blog. If you're not sure about anything, just pop it in to the forum and we'll all be glad to help. There's someone on here just about all hours of the day! You're quite high there already with 4 courses of blockwork. Did your oven come supplied with any under oven insulation, like a calsil board? Hi Bookemdano, Thanks for the encouragement. The oven I'm looking to get is the Primo 60 from 'The Stone Bake Oven Company': www.thestonebakeovencompany.co.uk/shop/wood-pizza-ovens/primo/ Had a look at that Calsil board, looks just what I need, will look to source some and integrate into the concrete slab under the oven. Thanks for the tip. Matt |
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Post by mattyb on Oct 13, 2013 20:18:06 GMT
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Post by mattyb on Oct 20, 2013 23:53:02 GMT
Well, I poured the slab on Saturday. We couldn't have chosen a worse day to do it as 2hrs after completion we had the most horrendous storm I've seen for few years - approx. 3" rainfall in a 15-20 minute period. Fortunately me and the missus managed to secure sheeting along the top of the fence down to the front of the base front. It was a hairy ten minutes as we risked the lightning bolts and torrential rain! Once the storm had passed, I skimmed off some excess water that lay on top of the wet concrete. Laying down the wire mesh  Laying down some re-bar Having a breather Concrete skimmed Checked the slab this morning, seems to be curing nicely and the protective sheet seems to be holding up pretty well. Oven ordered today so hopefully within the next few weeks we can make the final touches and start cooking....(the important bit)! ;D |
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Post by cannyfradock on Oct 21, 2013 9:44:21 GMT
Hi Matty
I've missed quite a few of your previous posts but you seem to doing very well with your base and slab. Laura's ovens (Stone bake) have always had good reviews on the forum so you've made a good choice.
If the rain did get to the top of your slab and a thin layer on top turns powdery, don't worry as it won't affect the strength or integrity of your slab.
This thread was moved....but into the archive section. I've moved it into the "current" modular builds......it'll be seen more there. I hope that's OK.
Looking forward to your next update/set of pics...
Terry
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