Ground and Working space improvments...

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Re: Ground and Working space improvments...

Post by citroenxm » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:32 pm

Rob would let me if i was able to get the flags to do it he was made up enough with what bit i want to do.... those im lieing are 14kg each in weight..
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Re: Ground and Working space improvments...

Post by Dieselman » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:46 pm

Put an advert on Freecycle. People are always chucking slabs away, often into expensive skips.
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Re: Ground and Working space improvments...

Post by kingp » Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:35 pm

Paul if you want I have about 1-2k of driveway bricks if you want more hard standing area :)

For the temp structure just get 6 uprights of 4*4 post into fence support posts with stakes, then a loose structure around it using corrugated plastic. That way you let lots of light in, albeit the noise from the rain can get loud!
Then seal it roughly with expanding foam and some diagonal supports for strength.

Could be knocked up in a day or two really, maybe even use some old car bonnets welded together as the back of the unit :D

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Re: Ground and Working space improvments...

Post by citroenxm » Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:46 pm

Thats very kind kp..

The rain on the roof would have me falling asleep.. :lol: i love hearing rain battering on the roof or window when im snug up dry..
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Re: Ground and Working space improvments...

Post by kingp » Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:18 pm

No worries Paul, they are only sitting at the side of the house doing sfa :)

If you ever want a hand with the building works let me know as I'm not to far away and gives me a break from ear bashing ;)

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Re: Ground and Working space improvments...

Post by CitroJim » Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:19 am

kingp wrote:No worries Paul, they are only sitting at the side of the house doing sfa :)
I seem to recall they were doing a very good job as a workbench :D
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Re: Ground and Working space improvments...

Post by kingp » Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:26 am

Oh some are Jim but I still have shed loads left! Enough to do a small other driveway I think lol

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Re: Ground and Working space improvments...

Post by CitroJim » Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:42 am

kingp wrote:Oh some are Jim but I still have shed loads left! Enough to do a small other driveway I think lol
You're welcome to come and do mine! I know you have plenty enough... My concrete drive is looking very tatty now..
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Re: Ground and Working space improvments...

Post by kingp » Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:14 am

Well Jim if someone wants to come and pick them up on their way down to yours you are very welcome to them :)

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Re: Ground and Working space improvments...

Post by Dieselman » Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:25 am

A dry structure is just what you need, Paul, it means you can produce every day. Make it large enough though.
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