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Post by h12rpo on Feb 25, 2013 19:29:28 GMT
Pond filled in, base cast/laid, and now getting nervous as just ordered a load of blocks and a ton of 'all in' to be delivered in two days time  |
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Post by rivergirl on Feb 25, 2013 21:46:15 GMT
fingers crossed for you !!!!
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Post by cannyfradock on Feb 26, 2013 18:42:08 GMT
....don't forget to include a dpc if you are building a brick base. If you're not sure on any stage of your build...just shout out. There's usually always a member willing to give advice.
If you need a quick response and get no immediate reply's, you can PM me.
All the best with your build....
Terry
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Post by h12rpo on Feb 26, 2013 19:35:09 GMT
Not confident with bricks so going down the hollow block route with filled cores  |
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Post by faz on Feb 28, 2013 19:46:42 GMT
That's an easy way to build the structure mate. You can always add some brickwork to make it look fancy, with theconcrete blocks being the main structure.
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Post by h12rpo on Apr 3, 2013 17:45:33 GMT
pond filled in, dpc membrane down of hard core and some chippings lobbed in and compacted  |
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Post by rivergirl on Apr 3, 2013 17:47:52 GMT
VERY NICE!!!
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Post by h12rpo on Apr 3, 2013 17:47:58 GMT
base slab poured......back killing me  |
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Post by h12rpo on Apr 3, 2013 17:49:36 GMT
lego for big boys laid......rebar rods in the holes........Arch formed al la Terry stylee need new legs back and buttocks !  Note to self: Next time you pour a slab base......make sure you have enough of the mix and dont end up with a slightly concave base cos by the time you get four courses of blocks up, the leaning in-ness get more pronounced and you lose an inch and half off each dimension - doh! |
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Post by h12rpo on Apr 3, 2013 17:50:14 GMT
closer of the archway to the wood store  |
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Post by h12rpo on Apr 3, 2013 17:52:55 GMT
Sun shining yesterday so cracked on with the top slab formation DPC on top..............Used some 'aquapanel' and ply to provide the 'bed' Shuttering up You can see the DPC as recommended by the Telster  |
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Post by h12rpo on Apr 3, 2013 17:54:44 GMT
Sun shining again in Cardiff so fek it I wont wait for my son to help me out on the weekend but will crack on alone with top slab mix and pour  covered up for the night by a tarp but all went well........absolutely knackered now though.....This is your bloody fault Terry! |
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Post by faz on Apr 3, 2013 21:09:12 GMT
Looks like you're flying mate - good work. WOn't be long before you have the insulation and floor down and can start to work on the dome. That's when you know you're building an oven  |
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Post by bookemdanno on Apr 4, 2013 12:35:39 GMT
way-hey!!!! Well done sir!
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Post by cannyfradock on Apr 4, 2013 13:43:00 GMT
r2d2
Mighty fine work Sir.......
I don't think that's going to fall down in a hurry.
Terry
p.s....you may need to strut the middle of the longest side of your shuttering as the concrete could force these weak points outwards slightly. I say may.....as you may have already taken this into account as your build so far is very professional.
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