|
Post by pete123 on Apr 15, 2012 14:33:12 GMT
An Essex PompeiiI've put an Index & Costs on Page 27Bit the bullet and made a start. I've posted in the Pompeii section but retain the right to change my mind! I'll be building in stages and this is phase one. The funny cut-out shape is because I'm going to put slabs on the front half to match the patio. If the photo uploads It will show about 2 inches of type one compacted down with a Wacker I bought from Machine Mart when I did the patio last year. Attachments:
|
|
|
Post by pete123 on Apr 15, 2012 14:41:40 GMT
Next was some damp proof. I'm not sure if I've wasted my time with this? My thinking was that it would stop the damp coming up into where the logs will be. Then some 6mm mesh - which only came in a big sheet so I doubled it up. ....I should perhaps of put sand under the DPM? luckily the type one was fairly flat. Attachments:
|
|
|
Post by pete123 on Apr 15, 2012 14:50:22 GMT
This is the concreting in progress. About 5" of ballast which was a bulk bag plus another 14 small bags from B & Q mixed 4:1 with cement. I've not laid concrete like this before and I think the mix should have been a bit more runny because it was difficult to get a smooth surface. I could have tamped it down a bit better as well but I'm happy it won't fall apart. Attachments:
|
|
|
Post by pete123 on Apr 15, 2012 15:06:32 GMT
...and this is the end of phase one. I checked it this morning and it seems to have gone off...like concrete! I'll keep it covered for a few days to keep the sun off it. The strange looking animal in the photo is a reindeer which had its antlers nicked. If anyone knows of a fake antler supplier let me know. Phase 2 will be the stand and the floor for the oven to go on. Attachments:
|
|
|
Post by cannyfradock on Apr 15, 2012 16:11:57 GMT
Pete
Great start to your build. Good idea on putting a membrane under your concrete base. I also put a dpc under my first coarse of the supporting wall.....it all helps in keeping the moisture from creeping in.
Looking forward to following your build......and of coarse, you can change your mind on which type of oven to build.
Terry
|
|
|
Post by leedsbrew on Apr 25, 2012 12:31:33 GMT
great start! look forward to seeing it's progress! Can't wait to start mine!
|
|
|
Post by pete123 on Apr 29, 2012 20:15:26 GMT
Got a bit more done. Here are a couple more pics. Attachments:
|
|
|
Post by pete123 on Apr 29, 2012 20:30:57 GMT
---and one showing an extra layer of blocks. Once I've reached four layers I will cast a slab across the top with some 19mm re-bar & more mesh. Attachments:
|
|
|
Post by pete123 on May 4, 2012 19:43:57 GMT
The blockwork for the walls is finished now. Internal dimensions are 1.4m x 1.1m. It will have bricks around eventually - as and when. Next task is to shutter off the top for bar - mesh & a strong cement mix 3 ballast to 1 cement. Attachments:
|
|
|
Post by pete123 on May 4, 2012 20:01:41 GMT
.... a second picture. I'll tie all the metal together and see what it looks like and then decide if it should be a 4 or 5" slab. Because the mesh came in such a big sheet I may as well chop it in half and put 2 layers of mesh in.... as well as the 19mm rebar. I also considered a lintel across the front but I think (based on a post of Terry's I read recently) the slab will effectively be a lintel so won't bother now. Attachments:
|
|
|
Post by bookemdanno on May 4, 2012 20:15:41 GMT
Tidy work so far sir! Nice one! You look like your a tradesman?
|
|
|
Post by pete123 on May 4, 2012 20:34:23 GMT
Thanks, I'm not a tradesman. For something to do I did do a short bricklaying course once....which was good fun. This is the first chance I've had to put it into practice. Some of the domes on this site are amazing. I'll be a million miles off those ones.
|
|
|
Post by turkey on May 4, 2012 21:11:01 GMT
nice work, wish I had thought of the air bricks also.
I did place a little but then I was lacking proper rebar and only had mesh.
|
|
|
Post by pete123 on May 5, 2012 22:52:46 GMT
I've tied all the metalwork together leaving a 50mm gap at the edge. Attachments:
|
|
|
Post by pete123 on May 5, 2012 23:01:26 GMT
I was about to saw up loads of wood to shore up the ply board that the slab will be cast on, when I had a moment of inspiration. I've used an old pallet to support it and rested it on bricks. I've put wedges on top of the bricks to make it level & to make it easier to get the bricks out. (too dark & wet for a photo though). Attachments:
|
|