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Post by devontiger on Jun 27, 2018 11:31:23 GMT
Best place to be.
But I'm from the North of Devon, where the sun shines.
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Post by ross on Jun 27, 2018 11:42:39 GMT
I grew up on the north side, well, In Launceston so just over the border in Cornwall. but your right, South West is best!
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Post by ross on Jun 27, 2018 13:14:05 GMT
i have just had a quick measure, and from the current ground level to my elbow is 40cm, so i estimate i would have enough (once i have dug down say 30 cms for a solid level base) height to put a small base ontop of the bottom slab.
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Post by oblertone on Jun 27, 2018 19:18:06 GMT
I'm 20 odd miles due north of Plymouth and 12 miles East of Lanson ! Hasn't rained for weeks, which is actually quite unusual ...
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Post by devontiger on Jun 27, 2018 19:32:43 GMT
Rain, what rain.
Its gotta be at least getting on for 7/8 weeks since we had rain.
Grass is so dry, plants withering, but the Pizza oven is really come into its own.
Roll on summer.
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Post by ross on Jun 29, 2018 9:24:08 GMT
I'm 20 odd miles due north of Plymouth and 12 miles East of Lanson ! Hasn't rained for weeks, which is actually quite unusual ... So i would imagine somewhere not quite as far as Okehampton? Lydford maybe? and as for rain, we had a bit of drizzle over the fathers day weekend, but other than that not a drop! most unusual! its very nice with a breeze, but on a still day, its far too hot! devontiger, parts of my grass are looking really bad, I've just dug a pond out and the soil i dug out was so hard, it took some digging! and now I'm trying to move the spoil and its so dusty, its awful! i have done some measuring now, and i have come up with a plan...  so I'm planning to dig down for the base section, damp proof it however i can (Damp proof membrane around the base and up the sides, a waterproof additive for the concrete if i can find it, and i am also thinking about using one of the paint on waterproofers for the top of the concrete base and the concrete blocks, before finally a damp proof course on top of the block work) and also build a retaining wall in front, something like this:  though i am also thinking about leaving small gaps (say 10 - 12cm) between each block, so i can plant in them to cover up the wall (though i have not done any research to find out how much this will affect to strength of the wall, i suspect it may be ok, but i need to research!). does anyone have any thoughts on anything else i should consider? |
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Post by oblertone on Jun 29, 2018 17:30:57 GMT
The only comment I'd make is lose the quarry tiles, just use heater blocks for the floor. mine have been fine for the last four years.
Near Roadford Lake.
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Post by devontiger on Jun 29, 2018 19:37:17 GMT
ross, thats such a better idea, where did you get that from? (ross, I would look for another position, or remove part of the wall, & build a proper base).  Ps, I have a lot of concrete waterproof additive, if you want it. |
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Post by ross on Jul 3, 2018 9:47:58 GMT
Sorry for the delay chaps!
yeah, it was certainly a better idea to build a (small) base!
what additive is it you have? as i am struggling to find any online, I am not sure where to get it (ive tried screwfix etc.)
I am quite familiar with Roadford, well, the Lake anyway.
Picked up another 30 Storage heater blocks yesterday, I have 86 now, i reckon im going to need at least 100 - 150 to build this, though i cant seem to find any figure for storage heater builds.
Ross.
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Post by oblertone on Jul 3, 2018 11:08:47 GMT
I know where theres about 30 heater blocks in a garden in Okehampton; I can make an enquiry if you'd like ?
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Post by ross on Jul 3, 2018 15:38:32 GMT
if you dont mind, i would appreciate that! i travel a lot for work, so i could always go via Okehampton, though it would be best for me on a Monday morning.
ive got search alerts setup on Gumtree, and ive managed to get quite a few through there (in various place around the country)!
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Post by oblertone on Jul 9, 2018 9:14:08 GMT
I've left voice messages for the owner of the blocks but as yet have had no response.
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Post by ross on Jul 11, 2018 18:51:45 GMT
Ok thank you, i appreciate it!
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Post by oblertone on Jul 11, 2018 19:30:24 GMT
Ok thank you, i appreciate it! You have a PM with contact details. |
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Post by ross on Jul 19, 2018 14:11:11 GMT
Thank you, i appreciate it, ill send her a text. Sorry for the delay, ive been busy with work etc. And not had the time to get on here.
Thanks again.
Ross.
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