Re: [OT] Buildng a concrete base

["Tim Fletcher" <timfletcher@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just built a 10x8 base for the same purpose.  I found useful info on
www.ablemix.co.uk and a few of the other national concrete suppliers.  In
the end when it came to pouring the base I went with a local supplier who
promised smaller lorries for easier access.  This was true and although 7.5
tonnes isn't really a small truck it did allow for easier access.  I also
took a lot of care when I made the shuttering to ensure it was square and
level and screwed the gravel boards to posts driven in - this allowed easy
levelling and made the whole thing rigid prior to the concrete pour.  The
concrete pour was a cakewalk.

There was a tiny mishap as the bloke driving the truck parked it on the
lawn (all 6 wheels) after some pretty heavy rain and was then amazed that
it was stuck - Need less to say it made a mess of te hplace I will try and
dig out a picture of the whole "amusing" incident.

Good luck,

Tim.



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