Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT British Garage planned
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Workspaces between 485 and 705 squarefeet.
So, damp course membrane down and sealed to the first section, steel mesh down and concrete truck arrives: (guy on the right is 67!)
Truck gone, tamping it down:
Waiting for it to cure - most of the marks on the right are muddy boot marks:
Next few days will see the 6" of brick wall that the garage will sit on being built and the ramp at the alley side being built along with a drain across the front.
I'll then be left to build the ramp into the garden and a hardstanding for my trailer-tent. Some very basic shuttering for the hardstanding can be seen to the left of the photo above.
Truck gone, tamping it down:
Waiting for it to cure - most of the marks on the right are muddy boot marks:
Next few days will see the 6" of brick wall that the garage will sit on being built and the ramp at the alley side being built along with a drain across the front.
I'll then be left to build the ramp into the garden and a hardstanding for my trailer-tent. Some very basic shuttering for the hardstanding can be seen to the left of the photo above.
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Cris B
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Good progress!
Rain has stopped play today, we just managed to get the drains in position and the shuttering in place ready for the concrete delivery planned for tomorrow morning. This will probably delay the building of the 6" wall until after the weekend.
Had a chat with the builder today about the budget and it looks like it will come in around the original estimate which is good news. Hopefully, once I've replaced the side fence I'll have enough money left to order the garage itself.
Had a chat with the builder today about the budget and it looks like it will come in around the original estimate which is good news. Hopefully, once I've replaced the side fence I'll have enough money left to order the garage itself.
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Ta2Don
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Looking Good! 
Progress is a good thing!!!
Progress is a good thing!!!Not a huge amount to report today, once the big stuff is done the detail tends to take more time.
Main job this morning was to get the ramp in for vehicular access from the alley. The drain runs across the top of the ramp just in front of where the garage doors will be.
I asked for a rough texture to aid grip for the slope. The blue water pipe will sit inside the front corner of the garage.
Not entirely clear in the photo but this is the outlet for the drain, any water that reaches the top of the ramp or comes out from the garage will end up here:
Final brickwork should be done early next week. Then I need to replace the fence. Once that's done I need to see if I have enough cash left to order the gaarge itself.
Main job this morning was to get the ramp in for vehicular access from the alley. The drain runs across the top of the ramp just in front of where the garage doors will be.
I asked for a rough texture to aid grip for the slope. The blue water pipe will sit inside the front corner of the garage.
Not entirely clear in the photo but this is the outlet for the drain, any water that reaches the top of the ramp or comes out from the garage will end up here:
Final brickwork should be done early next week. Then I need to replace the fence. Once that's done I need to see if I have enough cash left to order the gaarge itself.
As you look from the house towards the garage the fencing all along the right hand side needs replacing. It's rotten and falling apart. The fence will start from the corner of the neighbour's garage leaving just enough room to get down the sides for application of wood stain from time to time. Same goes for the other side with closing panels being fitted at the alley end for security.
The builder has completed the base. Now I need to accurately measure the built dimensions and draw up some plans to send off to the garage manufacturer so they can build the garage to be a good fit on the base.
I also have to measure the double-glazed UPVC window I have along with the set of carriage doors for the single car entrance so they can build the frames to suit. The carriage doors for the two car entrances at the other end will come with the garage.
There's around a 6 week turnaround from ordering the garge to getting it erected which will give me time to get the fence sorted. Once it's up next comes electric, insulation, boarding, painting and floor. Then build a bench and assemble shelving. Then empty my lock-ups of all my spares/tools etc and kit out the gaarge.
Only when all that is done do I intend to put my cars in there (yeah right! We'll see!)
Here's some pics of the completed base:
This is essentially what the gaarge will look like except it will have no side windows and will sit on the 6" brick wall to keep it off grade. The two sets of doors visible here will be made 6" longer.
This is the window that will face the house on the left side of the gable end alongside the single car entrance.
I also have to measure the double-glazed UPVC window I have along with the set of carriage doors for the single car entrance so they can build the frames to suit. The carriage doors for the two car entrances at the other end will come with the garage.
There's around a 6 week turnaround from ordering the garge to getting it erected which will give me time to get the fence sorted. Once it's up next comes electric, insulation, boarding, painting and floor. Then build a bench and assemble shelving. Then empty my lock-ups of all my spares/tools etc and kit out the gaarge.
Only when all that is done do I intend to put my cars in there (yeah right! We'll see!)
Here's some pics of the completed base:
This is essentially what the gaarge will look like except it will have no side windows and will sit on the 6" brick wall to keep it off grade. The two sets of doors visible here will be made 6" longer.
This is the window that will face the house on the left side of the gable end alongside the single car entrance.
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Grizz1963
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You having fun yet??
Good to see it evolve
Good to see it evolve
seriebil.dk
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Aahh, good things come to those who wait, Nice build.
So the base is complete and curing, it's been raining these last few days which shouild help the curing process. I've priced up the materials for the fencing and a small garden shed for all the gardening paraphenalia but I can't order any of it yet as work has gone manic and I'm currently on 13-14 hr night shifts until further notice so I cannot guarantee being here to accept delivery.
I won't go ahead and order the garage until I have completed the fencing as I want to be sure I have enough cash left to pay straight away, if not I'll have to wait a month or so.
So, all on hold for now.
I won't go ahead and order the garage until I have completed the fencing as I want to be sure I have enough cash left to pay straight away, if not I'll have to wait a month or so.
So, all on hold for now.
Small update. Had the fencing materials and shed delivered Tuesday. Started the fencing today. Managed to remove 4 panels and three posts (posts only rotten at the botttom so they'll do for workbenck legs).
It's a pity the previous owner didn't use slotted concrete posts as the concrete 'anchors' for the wooden posts were a real ****** to dig out. If they'd used concrete posts I'd only have to replace the fence panels!
Installed three posts and 3 gravel boards plus one panel then the skies darkened and a thunderstorm hit us. Packed everything away for now. Will try to get a post done each morning this week before work if the weather allows.
Garage booked in to be erected on 25th November.
It's a pity the previous owner didn't use slotted concrete posts as the concrete 'anchors' for the wooden posts were a real ****** to dig out. If they'd used concrete posts I'd only have to replace the fence panels!
Installed three posts and 3 gravel boards plus one panel then the skies darkened and a thunderstorm hit us. Packed everything away for now. Will try to get a post done each morning this week before work if the weather allows.
Garage booked in to be erected on 25th November.
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Jagmandave
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More rain? In England? who'd a thunk it? 
Now I understand why you like concrete posts!
My brother lives in the Midlands (Little Cowarne) , he and the wife set out on a brilliantly clear day (yesterday in fact) for a ride around the nearby countryside in their old Alfa spider, they needed a boat before they got home!
Now I understand why you like concrete posts!
My brother lives in the Midlands (Little Cowarne) , he and the wife set out on a brilliantly clear day (yesterday in fact) for a ride around the nearby countryside in their old Alfa spider, they needed a boat before they got home!
Lippyp
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Its biblical over here in Shropshire, ****** dark and chuffing it down and today is the day that thanks to our annoying new neighbours vanity building project we have to have a new electricitiy supply put in underground so at some point the lights will be going off. Overjoyed!
Lippyp
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I know how frustrating the ****** weather can be when you have to keep dodging showers to get a job finished. The forecast isn't looking much better for the rest of the week either with severe gales forecast. You didn't pick the best time of year to start work mate!
A Mixer is on my ebay shopping list along with a plate whacker to use repairing my potholed access road and on all the new garden paths the wife is planning.
four hours with no power yesterday and it was so dark at one point I had to stop what I was doing as I literally couldn't see it properly! Still, it's done now, apart from the phone line that is also having to go the same way as soon as BT get their finger out of their collective ****.
I'm off to France for Half term on Thursday night to shut the house up over there for the winter so the weather can go hang! I'm planning the re-roof of my garage for next summer as it looks like I'm going to have to do it myself as the wife has spent all ourt savings on new windows for the house, 14 grands worth along with a further six grands worth to do at a fixed price sometime afterwards in the next two years as we couldn't afford to do them all now so have left four in one wall for later. ***** really as the garage roof really needs doing and it's a big job as all the timber needs replacing as well as felting and reslating.
A Mixer is on my ebay shopping list along with a plate whacker to use repairing my potholed access road and on all the new garden paths the wife is planning.
four hours with no power yesterday and it was so dark at one point I had to stop what I was doing as I literally couldn't see it properly! Still, it's done now, apart from the phone line that is also having to go the same way as soon as BT get their finger out of their collective ****.
I'm off to France for Half term on Thursday night to shut the house up over there for the winter so the weather can go hang! I'm planning the re-roof of my garage for next summer as it looks like I'm going to have to do it myself as the wife has spent all ourt savings on new windows for the house, 14 grands worth along with a further six grands worth to do at a fixed price sometime afterwards in the next two years as we couldn't afford to do them all now so have left four in one wall for later. ***** really as the garage roof really needs doing and it's a big job as all the timber needs replacing as well as felting and reslating.
Removed another fence post and a couple of panels yesterday morning then set to with my Grandad's old pickaxe with a new handle I fitted the other day. It still works after decades in storage! Unfortunately, my back doesn't work so well and it's been aching ever since!
I got the old post anchor dug out eventually and the new concrete one in along with a gravel board. Just as I was looking at the next post for removal the heavens opened again so I stowed all the tools and went inside. Rain kept falling so decided to give up for he morning and get ready for work. 20 mins later I was showered and dressed for work and the sun was blazing. It stayed that way all day. Had I waited a few minutes I could have got the next post replaced.
Nothing done today as I had to attend a conference. Hopefully tomorrow morning it will be dry and allow me to do the next post, or two!
I got the old post anchor dug out eventually and the new concrete one in along with a gravel board. Just as I was looking at the next post for removal the heavens opened again so I stowed all the tools and went inside. Rain kept falling so decided to give up for he morning and get ready for work. 20 mins later I was showered and dressed for work and the sun was blazing. It stayed that way all day. Had I waited a few minutes I could have got the next post replaced.
Nothing done today as I had to attend a conference. Hopefully tomorrow morning it will be dry and allow me to do the next post, or two!
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Last but one post installed this morning. Should be able to do the last one tomorrow. We have a severe weather warning for this weekend so I won't be putting the fence panels in until next week.
On a less happy note my neighbour on the side where I'm replacing the fence has just been diagnosed with cancer in his kidneys. No prognosis yet, he's currently in hospital undergoing tests etc. This is the retired Jamaican guy who has to be the nicest, most laid-back neighbour I've ever had, or probably ever will. Why does this kind of thing always happen to the good guys?
On a less happy note my neighbour on the side where I'm replacing the fence has just been diagnosed with cancer in his kidneys. No prognosis yet, he's currently in hospital undergoing tests etc. This is the retired Jamaican guy who has to be the nicest, most laid-back neighbour I've ever had, or probably ever will. Why does this kind of thing always happen to the good guys?
Final concrete post done and a little fettling of one gravel board means the heavy work is done. Ended up helping my other neighbour with some new guttering and drainage for his garage. A little tidying up and then it got dark.
Panels will probably go up next week after the weather has improved.
Panels will probably go up next week after the weather has improved.
MG David
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May I ask a daft question, if you are using channeled concrete posts how are you going to get the panels in afterwards? Have you got a gang of mates to lift them up in the air and slot them in?
When I did mine I put them in as I went. It helped me keep the post vertical in one plane at least.
When I did mine I put them in as I went. It helped me keep the post vertical in one plane at least.
Not daft at all!
I used the gravel boards in the way you describe but left the panels out for two reasons. Firstly, I wanted the post concrete anchors to cure over plenty of time before exposing them to any sideways pressure. Secondly, most of the UK has ben battered by a storm for the past 24 hrs and I didn't want to lose or damage any panels.
My other next door neighbour and I will lift them up and slot them in later this week. no need for a gang as such, they're not really that heavy, just awkward..... a bit like me!
I used the gravel boards in the way you describe but left the panels out for two reasons. Firstly, I wanted the post concrete anchors to cure over plenty of time before exposing them to any sideways pressure. Secondly, most of the UK has ben battered by a storm for the past 24 hrs and I didn't want to lose or damage any panels.
My other next door neighbour and I will lift them up and slot them in later this week. no need for a gang as such, they're not really that heavy, just awkward..... a bit like me!
Spoke to the owner of the company making the garage this morning. He was very keen to go over all the little details with me to make sure they build it right. I have to say it was nice to speak to someone who is clearly passionate about his work. He even said he'll try to tag along with his crew and come down to oversee the installation.
Because I had my builder build the base as big as the space would allow, the roof trusses are being specially made as they need to be of a slightly longer span than the standard ones they keep in stock. He's not charging me any extra for this. Likewise, all my little detail touches that deviate from the standard set-up are being accommodated within the standard price. I think the extra costs involved in some aspects are countered by savings elsewhere (e.g. no side windows so no glass or framing required saving money and time).
All on schedule for installation on Monday 25th November. I'm actually starting to get just a little bit excited now!
Because I had my builder build the base as big as the space would allow, the roof trusses are being specially made as they need to be of a slightly longer span than the standard ones they keep in stock. He's not charging me any extra for this. Likewise, all my little detail touches that deviate from the standard set-up are being accommodated within the standard price. I think the extra costs involved in some aspects are countered by savings elsewhere (e.g. no side windows so no glass or framing required saving money and time).
All on schedule for installation on Monday 25th November. I'm actually starting to get just a little bit excited now!
I hope you're getting excited, heck I'm excited and I'm a continent away!
Sounds like you found a good builder, hope it goes well for you.
Ta2Don
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Looking forward to seeing your progress!!!
Now it's time to "spend a Penny"
Cheers!
Now it's time to "spend a Penny"
Cheers!
RSOllie
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Looking foward to see this as i nealr bought a premade timber garage
Also about concrete posts
Belive me they can "rot" to a extent, i pulled out 22 of the buggers for my fence and proberly 19 were blowing at the bottom and only the steel reinforcment was holding them togeather
They had been in there 20 years but still
Also about concrete posts
Belive me they can "rot" to a extent, i pulled out 22 of the buggers for my fence and proberly 19 were blowing at the bottom and only the steel reinforcment was holding them togeather
They had been in there 20 years but still
Lippyp
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Thats kind of what we said about our last house........five years max, we'll get it done up and sold........it was 15 years before we finally moved! Sounds like the last stages should go together pretty quickly now, is it just pretty much a bolt together deal once it arrives?
0150carmac
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well done cant wait to see the updates on this to see the finished building up will make it all worth the wait
Should be, it's being pre-fabbed at their factory in 10 foot sections. When they arrive it should go up pretty quick. I can then get an idea of how the rest of the garden will look once I've done the countless other jobs (inc the ramp from the back of the garage into the garden).
The garage floor is pretty filthy now with rain, mud leaves etc. Once the building is up I want to grind the transition between the two sections of concrete where there's a slight ridge and also knock off any high spots.
Then I'll have to pressure wash it all out then get it dry again before tieing in the floor DPM with the one between the frame and brick with a bitumen type paint on the inside of the brick. Once cured this can be painted over.
Then I can get the electrics done. Then I can look at getting it insulated. Then boarded. Then paint the ceiling and walls. Then do the floor. Then build the bench. Then put up the storage shelving. Then move all my spares, tools and small 'projects' out of the rented lock-ups into the garage.
Once all that's done I can move the cars in.
