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Post by faz on Apr 14, 2012 12:11:08 GMT
Well today I finally started the construction of my WFO and BBQ. Pictures to follow  |
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Post by cec on Apr 14, 2012 15:13:18 GMT
Was you doing it in the rain ? , I was doing a bit on mine but it kept raining so I had to make a teepee type thing , I will put pics up shortly
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Post by faz on Apr 14, 2012 15:58:17 GMT
It's quite a nice day here, mostly sunny with a bit of cloud, but no rain so far.
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Post by faz on Apr 18, 2012 5:42:32 GMT
Quick update. Lifted all the slabs and prepared the area for the footings on Saturday. Fitted the mesh and rebar and poured the footings on Sunday. I am now keeping them damp to make sure they can go off properly.
The footings are around 12 - 15cm deep, with 8mm mesh fitted across the whole area and two lengths of 12mm rebar fitted underneath each of the areas where walls will be above the slab.
I promise I will post pictures soon!
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Post by turkey on Apr 18, 2012 7:26:29 GMT
not sure there any risk of them drying out any time soon based on the last few days rain. :-)
sounds good, can't wait to see them. I use image shack to host my pics, and it can resize on upload for you which makes it all a lot easier and pre forms the bulletin board links for you.
lets hope for another sunny weekend
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Post by cannyfradock on Apr 19, 2012 17:35:52 GMT
Hello Faz
Sounds like you're off to a good start.....looking forward to seeing those pics.......if in doubt, please shout out.
Terry
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Post by faz on Apr 19, 2012 19:22:40 GMT
The cleared area, which also extends to the left out of view behind the table The base is compacted Type 1 directly on top of solid clay, with a plastic sheet laid over the top to prevent the storage areas becoming too damp.  And part way through pouring the concrete - roughly 4 : 1 mix with ballast, made it reasonably runny to make sure it was possible to get it through the rebar & mesh and level it off without too many issues.  Next job at the weekend is to do the block work. Oh and the Pompeii will be in the corner, with a double BBQ to the left and a small prep area to the right. |
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Post by cannyfradock on Apr 19, 2012 19:59:04 GMT
Hey Faz.......looking good. I like the introduction of the polythene membrane.....it all helps.
Terry
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Post by turkey on Apr 19, 2012 20:25:25 GMT
going for the triple :-) wfo prep area and a BBQ. Top stuff, and looking good.
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Post by faz on Apr 22, 2012 7:58:45 GMT
2 BBQs, so I guess it's a quadruple I am going for!
Busy day yesterday and got most of the block work in place. One of the problems with using reclaimed blocks is that taking the old mortar off is a pain in the bum and took ages, still, it saved a decent amount of money so I am not complaining.
I got a cut off saw (A partner K650 II) off EBay for 35 quid recently, and with a diamond blade on it is brilliant at cutting through the blocks. It was cheap because it wasn't running, but it was a simple (and free) repair in the end.
Hopefully finish off the block and get some concrete and rebar in place today before the rain sets in - which is forecast for sometime after lunch.
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Post by rivergirl on Apr 22, 2012 14:54:43 GMT
I cannot wait to see this one as when I do my new dream build , I want a charcoal bbq, gas bbq ,smoker and bread oven incorporated into my build ( greedy does not even come close !! 0
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Post by tonyb on Apr 22, 2012 22:03:53 GMT
Rivergirl, you forgot about the tandoor oven |
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Post by faz on Apr 23, 2012 18:29:42 GMT
Latest update. I have also filled the cores with rebar and concrete after these pics were taken, but it was getting dark so no pictures!   |
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Post by faz on Apr 23, 2012 18:48:19 GMT
Up to date pics   |
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Post by cec on Apr 23, 2012 18:52:45 GMT
Do the blocks stay level without any mortar inbetween em ? .i wish I had a blank canvas to start over , I would make quite a few changes
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