Re: [OT] Buildng a concrete base

["Tim Fletcher" <timfletcher@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I went to the timber centre and got tannalised gravel board (like for at
the foot of a featheredge fence) about 6 x 3/4 but they do it in nice long
lengths and they cut it to length for me - I used 2x1 for the pegs.  I had
planned to pour over a fence, but decided it was better to take down the
panel - which was great as it allowed easy access and really only took 10
minutes to get down and put back.

Here are some pics - I haven't got the required skill to put up a gallery,
so here goes...

The Base
http://skybax.rapidhoster.co.uk/~timf/shedstuff/shedbase.jpg

The Aftermath
http://skybax.rapidhoster.co.uk/~timf/shedstuff/vandalism.jpg

Finished..
http://skybax.rapidhoster.co.uk/~timf/shedstuff/finished.jpg


Tim.

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Gale
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 9:59 AM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [OT] Buildng a concrete base


Thanks Mark/Tim.

Tim - I'm not sure where to get the shuttering - where did you get yours
and what type was it?

My base is very close to my drive luckily although there is a 8ft fence
in the way - how high can they pour from?

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Fletcher [mailto:timfletcher@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 09 March 2004 09:56
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] [OT] Buildng a concrete base

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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