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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I am not a builder, but I have made shed bases.
There are online tools that can help you to work out exactly how much hard core, cement etc that you need."
Thank you.
Struggling to find a user friendly one x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Depends on the size shape and construction method. Is it going to be on piers or is it a solid pad and what volume of traffic will be in it "
Solid pad.
3m x 3m all wood construction.
Fairly light traffic
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Depends on the size shape and construction method. Is it going to be on piers or is it a solid pad and what volume of traffic will be in it
Solid pad.
3m x 3m all wood construction.
Fairly light traffic
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3*3*0.1=0.9m3 of concrete
its sold in 1m3 lots usually |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Depends on the size shape and construction method. Is it going to be on piers or is it a solid pad and what volume of traffic will be in it
Solid pad.
3m x 3m all wood construction.
Fairly light traffic
3*3*0.1=0.9m3 of concrete
its sold in 1m3 lots usually "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Depends on the size shape and construction method. Is it going to be on piers or is it a solid pad and what volume of traffic will be in it
Solid pad.
3m x 3m all wood construction.
Fairly light traffic
3*3*0.1=0.9m3 of concrete
its sold in 1m3 lots usually
Thanks Wonko"
Make the base 3.1*3.1 (still only 1m3 required) just to allow for square and position |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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I’ve build a few of these over the years. I’d put at least 4-5 inch of wet mix on top of 4-5 of dry compacted mix depending on size and use. Make sure to hire a whacker. Also consider putting a sheet of foam in between the two layers it mates it much warmer. Personally I’d also put a soak away and pipe through too, just to future proof in case you want a small sink and or occasional loo.
I say Fuck building regs on that lol, you know best what you want and how to do it not some idiot from the council
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"I am going to be bilding a summer house ... all wood. Planning to put it on a concrete base.
Seeking advice on what thickness the base should be?"
I’d go at least two bodies depth, otherwise your person/concrete ratio will be all wrong |
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By *rHotNottsMan
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"I’ve build a few of these over the years. I’d put at least 4-5 inch of wet mix on top of 4-5 of dry compacted mix depending on size and use. Make sure to hire a whacker. Also consider putting a sheet of foam in between the two layers it mates it much warmer. Personally I’d also put a soak away and pipe through too, just to future proof in case you want a small sink and or occasional loo.
I say Fuck building regs on that lol, you know best what you want and how to do it not some idiot from the council
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One more thing that will make it nice and also warm and save you effort. Don’t overly worry about getting the surface perfect. Just throw a tub of self levelling silicone compound on afterwards , it will cover all the imperfections , make it perfectly level and nice and warm/soft on your toes !  |
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. Don't pour concrete if there is going to be a frost that night.
