RMS Epic Workshop/ Garage Thread: Show me your bench/garage

[dub]

Looking well @Rippy.

I've got a pickle with my site. I've been told lorries are 2.8m wide, but my driveway is 2.6m at the narrowest point. Head is pickled. Are there narrower lorries out there that'll hold approx 4.6m³?

 

[Captain Starlet]

Looking well @Rippy.

I've got a pickle with my site. I've been told lorries are 2.8m wide, but my driveway is 2.6m at the narrowest point. Head is pickled. Are there narrower lorries out there that'll hold approx 4.6m³?

Can you not pump the concrete from the lorry to the site? I'm not sure if this is something a contractor organiser, or if its a service the concrete supplier could offer.

 

[dub]

Can you not pump the concrete from the lorry to the site? I'm not sure if this is something a contractor organiser, or if its a service the concrete supplier could offer.

I'd considered that, seems that the pump is another booking I'd have to make on top of the concrete itself & the powerfloating lads.

 

[MarkM]

I'd considered that, seems that the pump is another booking I'd have to make on top of the concrete itself & the powerfloating lads.

Looks like mates with wheel barrows is in your future lol

 

[dub]

Looks like mates with wheel barrows is in your future lol

Got a quote for 2 lads, I'm going to need to muck in myself it seems lol.

Just paranoid about the 1st couple of loads going off whilst we're carting the rest up the drive lol.

 

[MarkM]

Got a quote for 2 lads, I'm going to need to muck in myself it seems lol.

Just paranoid about the 1st couple of loads going off whilst we're carting the rest up the drive lol.

Oh it’s not funny, my last garage I did myself, there is a difference in finish from front to back lolol it was going off from about half way

 

[dub]

Oh it’s not funny, my last garage I did myself, there is a difference in finish from front to back lolol it was going off from about half way

So instead of 3 fellas, I'm going to need...8?!

 

[neil-c]

I wheeled in and laid 8.5m3 this week - took and hour and a half with 2 guys wheeling and 1 guy laying. Wasn't that big a deal, easy done.

 

[dub]

I wheeled in and laid 8.5m3 this week - took and hour and a half with 2 guys wheeling and 1 guy laying. Wasn't that big a deal, easy done.

Calming me down a bit kind of post there @neil-c thanks

 

[thefool1983]

You could hire a dumper also. It can take half a cube per load

 

[Daviddunlop83]

Looking well @Rippy.

I've got a pickle with my site. I've been told lorries are 2.8m wide, but my driveway is 2.6m at the narrowest point. Head is pickled. Are there narrower lorries out there that'll hold approx 4.6m³?

Couple of the mini lorries not fit? It’s only half a load for a big 8 wheeler anyway

 

[Chris0]

Well things moved quick...

Base was down last week- powerfloated but It’s not 100%

Then today H2 arrived, they only had the big lorry so it was a bit more hassle as the streets are narrow enough.

It’s like Christmas is an understatement. I’ve never had a garden never mind a garage before I moved into this house. Now to make it my dream garage inside.

 

[mark19]

Well things moved quick...

Base was down last week- powerfloated but It’s not 100%

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Then today H2 arrived, they only had the big lorry so it was a bit more hassle as the streets are narrow enough.

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It’s like Christmas is an understatement. I’ve never had a garden never mind a garage before I moved into this house. Now to make it my dream garage inside.

Thats a lovely finish on the shed!!

 

[Chris0]

Thats a lovely finish on the shed!!

Yeah it was one of the reasons I went with H2 it matches the render of the house really well

 

[dub]

Awesome job @Chris0 who did your powerfloating/base pour? What size was yours again?

 

[thefool1983]

Looks well @Chris0!!

 

[neil-c]

Got a floor put into the shed this week. It's roughly 32ft by 18ft. Power float finish and I plan to seal it with epoxy once it dries out.

The trusses are actually very rare, they're original Belfast Trusses, and the stone walls are at least 200 years old.

It's currently open on 2 sides so need to build a wall up the left hand side and get a roller door on the gable end but that'll be a year down the line.

 

[Chris0]

Awesome job @Chris0 who did your powerfloating/base pour? What size was yours again?

Thanks mate it’s 6x4m knew a few brothers I played football with that did it for me. If/when it’s properly sorted I’ll stick some clearer photos of it up.

Thanks @thefool1983 really appreciate your advice before it all! Now the fun starts filling it lol

 

[Lappintyre]

Well things moved quick...

Base was down last week- powerfloated but It’s not 100%

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Then today H2 arrived, they only had the big lorry so it was a bit more hassle as the streets are narrow enough.

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It’s like Christmas is an understatement. I’ve never had a garden never mind a garage before I moved into this house. Now to make it my dream garage inside.

Superb!! Didn't realise the came in 1 piece

 

[gav525]

Is there a size limit to these prefab garages at all?

Weighing up my options for either a block built or prefab as need a proper insulated heated garage built

 

[MarkM]

Is there a size limit to these prefab garages at all?

Weighing up my options for either a block built or prefab as need a proper insulated heated garage built

yes, it’s down to the floor area compared to plot area, also a limit on eaves height, where you are though I’d just rattle on, who’s going to complain about it lol

 

[gav525]

yes, it’s down to the floor area compared to plot area, also a limit on eaves height, where you are though I’d just rattle on, who’s going to complain about it lol

I'm hoping to have no planning issues, wife used to be a planner and FIL was in building control in our local council so size won't be an issue there.

Was more for the likes of the companies constructing them, is there a limit to what they can do or can they do anything within reason? I want storey and a half so maybe they can't do that?

Will get in touch with Clonoe and anyone else who have been mentioned and see what they say.

Also while I'm asking, does anyone have an approx price for sq/m for block built? Been that long since we built the house I'm guessing things have changed, plus I can't really remember now. Can do a lot of the work ourselves like laying concrete slab etc, but more just for buying and building of the block itself

 

[RevT]

They can do pretty much whatever size you want from my understanding, however, they have limits in relation to the size they can deliver at any one time meaning a prefab larger than circa 4.5m wide by 12m long (from memory) will be transported in sections and then put together on site. They can increase the roof height etc. no problem.

 

[gav525]

They can do pretty much whatever size you want from my understanding, however, they have limits in relation to the size they can deliver at any one time meaning a prefab larger than circa 4.5m wide by 12m long (from memory) will be transported in sections and then put together on site. They can increase the roof height etc. no problem.

Yeah thinking bigger than that so at least that would be an option, cheers for info

 

[Carson]

Foundations in and delivery of blocks today !