How to Lay a Concrete Base Like a Pro - The Workshop Build PT2

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  • @TheDIYGuy1
    @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +16

    The great British weather made this one a challenge. More workshop content to come once I dry out 😂

  • @deanhowes1577
    @deanhowes1577 11 місяців тому +20

    first up great video as usual. Im just a DIYer myself but a number of years ago I laid out a patio slab foundation for myself with similar dimensions and at the rear of my property with no easy access. The delivery driver gave me a great tip for my type 1 and stacked the ton bags on top of each other to a max of 3 high, so that instead of shovelling the stuff into my barrow ( no mechanical aids for me) I simply cut the base of the bag and let the product virtually flow out into the barrow. Not perfect but saved loads of work. Hope this helps someone or even yourself on future jobs

  • @silvergtotwinturbo9984
    @silvergtotwinturbo9984 5 місяців тому +3

    Started watching your channel as I was installing a roller shutter garage door and it was from the company you did the job with. I have also built my own workshop, it was 6m x 8m and I wanted to have roof joists go across the whole 6m. The cost of those joists were astronomical so I built my own. Now have an insulated workshop and no supports in the middle, well chuffed.

  • @jacksonfallon-wilson8080
    @jacksonfallon-wilson8080 11 місяців тому +7

    Thanks for the cost breakdown always nice to see the transparency 👍

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      Sure, your welcome.

  • @keithw8286
    @keithw8286 5 місяців тому +7

    Tomorrow, I have a slightly larger , 4x8 meter base to lay. At the top of a hill, up a 400 meter track that’s too steep for a trailer behind my old land rover with off road tyres. So, 8 dumpy bags, 4 trips each. Mixed with a small cement mixer, wheel barrow and rake. Alone. I’m 62. Wish me luck.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  4 місяці тому

      Wow sounds like a bit of work. Good luck 👍

  • @Ricky-gu6xn
    @Ricky-gu6xn 11 місяців тому +2

    Something us novices always find helpful is when you can show us how you mix your mortar especially if you are going to use a bell mixer. A bit of a master class on the proper steps and how you get the right consistency always gets a lot of views and how you ckean it when you've finished. You could also show how you work out the block work so that it fits your dimensions and how you make a corner. You have a great channel which is helping a lot of people so thanks for taking the time to get these videos out there 👍

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      This one will be a timber building but thanks for the suggestion

    • @terrymorton9941
      @terrymorton9941 10 днів тому +1

      You can buy bricklayer tapes to help estimate blocks or bricks usual mix for conny 1:6 cement/ ballast or 1:2:4 cement course sand agregate... hope that helps

  • @MrLegend139
    @MrLegend139 11 місяців тому +6

    Brilliant video as always. As you did at the end, a breakdown of costs for materials would be great to give a rough estimate of the entire build cost for a DIYer to do. Keep the content coming 😊

  • @joshuapradeepkumar8425
    @joshuapradeepkumar8425 2 місяці тому +1

    Brilliant, I now know the use of Pythagoras theorem

  • @nickrubberboot3673
    @nickrubberboot3673 8 місяців тому +1

    Great job and great wellies/rubberboots!! Would like to see these again.... :)

  • @patrickflanagan8008
    @patrickflanagan8008 6 місяців тому

    I love these vids, real down to earth, hands dirty stuff. Nice one matey.

  • @philhaslett5227
    @philhaslett5227 2 місяці тому

    Put my 10 x 6 summerhouse on plastic grids filled with gravel, lovely base with good drainage and ventilation. I would recommend them for smaller projects rather than chucking down a load of concrete and I can always move them if I want to relocate it.

  • @gurinderkular7209
    @gurinderkular7209 10 місяців тому

    Had a pad laid, very similar to the way you have done it. Good job, wooden outhouse has been on it for the past 5 years no problems

  • @excalibur9768
    @excalibur9768 9 місяців тому

    I'm planning on doing the same (just on a smaller scale) in spring. I prepped the area last summer/autumn - the garden slopes (quite a lot) toward the house so the area of land I've dug out is now level but a small retaining wall will probably be needed at the highest point. Tempted just to hire some lads to do it to be honest as the prep work was absolutely back breaking...😅

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  9 місяців тому

      👍 it is hard work!

  • @nigelgarnham1573
    @nigelgarnham1573 Місяць тому

    Very informative vid. I learned lots. I’ve subscribed and will watch other video in the future. Well done guys. 🙌🏽 🙌🏽

  • @keitho77
    @keitho77 11 місяців тому +1

    Respect on the hard graft, made worse by the bad weather

  • @amazing451
    @amazing451 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video Cameron even with all the bad weather, looking forward to the next episode and you'll definitely have a big workshop there.👍👍

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      Thanks 👍 glad you liked it

  • @deanwellerassociates
    @deanwellerassociates 11 місяців тому +2

    What an excellent result given the tough conditions, I'm sure the team were well rewarded. The content, pace and edit of your videos is brilliant. Good luck with the next phase of works

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! Oh yes, I always go out of my way to pay the guys back 👍

  • @VINSCOT5
    @VINSCOT5 11 місяців тому

    Really interested.📯 finally rain stopped.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      Thanks. I know right!

  • @lesthiele4921
    @lesthiele4921 8 місяців тому

    Another great home project video, I like the way you explain the whole process, I like a good workshop building video and yours is certainly going to be good, looking forward to the next installment, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  8 місяців тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @RC-oi1gg
    @RC-oi1gg 11 місяців тому +2

    Wondered if you had considered using a vibe to help settle the concrete? Thanks for the video series. Have the very same project to do myself. Best of luck.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, I did originally hire one however the hire company cancelled my hire 2 days before the project, leaving me having to make the tamp seen in the video. Originally we were using a 4.2 aluminium tamp. Best of luck with your project!

  • @MrJoelDavies
    @MrJoelDavies 11 місяців тому

    Perfectly times video. You're my "go-to" for technique and inspiration right now and I'm about to take on the exact same challenge as you Base/Shed wise. So this really helps.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      Awesome! Thank you! Good luck with your project

  • @Exciteddelirium1
    @Exciteddelirium1 9 місяців тому

    Put a concrete base down some 30 years ago, just hardcore / rubble at the bottom then concrete at top ...... Still going strong

  • @maheshchauhan9290
    @maheshchauhan9290 9 місяців тому

    I love watching all your vids...always well explained, never seen you lose your cool and always with great tips and results.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  9 місяців тому

      Thanks very much 😊, glad you like my vids

  • @naebadyersel
    @naebadyersel 11 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been watching your channel and watching your journey! You’re very good at instructing and very inspiring! I look forward to the videos in 2024 and keep doing what your doing! all the very best!
    mike

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      Thanks very much for following along,much appreciated. Loads to come in 2024 and beyond

  • @trading-university.
    @trading-university. 6 місяців тому

    Proper job. Nice one just what I needed to know

  • @sonnyjaxgang6675
    @sonnyjaxgang6675 2 місяці тому +1

    Have you a calculation to work out how much hardcore, cement and that you need ??

  • @sleepysamk1400
    @sleepysamk1400 11 місяців тому +1

    You did a great job mate 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @monkeyboi282
    @monkeyboi282 10 місяців тому +2

    I reckon you could get a pool table in there 😊

  • @xtomvideo
    @xtomvideo 11 місяців тому

    Great work/vid in tough conditions. Look forward to the follow up.

  • @gaz_vlogs5224
    @gaz_vlogs5224 6 місяців тому

    Really useful video. Nice pace, and clear instructions. Very useful.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  6 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @philtebble4390
    @philtebble4390 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice job mate . Hard work

  • @hydorah
    @hydorah 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing costs. Really helpful🙂

  • @ramichehab4797
    @ramichehab4797 Місяць тому +1

    If I did not lay the DPM membrane and now 2 year on I am having humidty issues, do you have any recommendation on how to fix it without breaking everything and starting the project from scratch.

  • @bigbark4627
    @bigbark4627 11 місяців тому

    I had to comment, U lot R fooking MaChInEs! 🌧️🌧️🌧️ Well dun on not just getting that job completed but also getting it filmed! 🤩 Bravo that man, bravo! 👏

  • @Mick-uv4ic
    @Mick-uv4ic 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you

  • @MyNamesGG
    @MyNamesGG 11 місяців тому

    Another good video don’t listen to people putting you down

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks. I don’t 😊. It’s just part of UA-cam that unfortunately all creators have to face into.

  • @magictracks
    @magictracks 4 місяці тому

    Doing 6.4 m x 4.7 m 230mm high concrete delivered and pumped 1700 hopefully that's a good deal. 160 feet from road side to site needed 8 m3 16 tonnes of concrete

  • @eddiecotter7201
    @eddiecotter7201 11 місяців тому +2

    These are brilliant videos with so much information,I like the fact it's done in the rain because life is not perfect and sometimes you just have to get the job done,hats off to this man for the variation in videos he puts out and the effort that must go in to putting them together,excellent stuff

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +2

      I’m glad you like the videos and see the effort I’m going to for the audience to learn and enjoy. Means a lot that people notice 👍

    • @eddiecotter7201
      @eddiecotter7201 11 місяців тому

      You have some of the best videos on UA-cam for helping ordinary people with everyday tasks/projects and jobs that need to be done,good on you and your consideration for those watching👍

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot!

  • @thejoat588
    @thejoat588 11 місяців тому

    Amazong video, looked like alot of effort went into this one 👏👏👏

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot. It certainly did 😊

  • @DjGiluk
    @DjGiluk 11 місяців тому

    Great team work, it’s a massive job that - well done 👍🏻

  • @nickneek80
    @nickneek80 11 місяців тому

    You made it look easy - fantastic vid!

  • @ryanwood2011
    @ryanwood2011 11 місяців тому

    Fantastic video, then again that can be said for all your videos, top man we’ll done 😊

  • @TheNorthernmunky
    @TheNorthernmunky 11 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant mate

  • @ahmedz121
    @ahmedz121 Місяць тому

    Great video, couldnt find the bit where you show why the dpm was folded over the shuttering bud...?

  • @joelstjohn3903
    @joelstjohn3903 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video mate - will be saving to my playlists and have subbed 😄

  • @dizzybee7386
    @dizzybee7386 11 місяців тому +1

    I've been looking forward to this episode for a few weeks now and it didn't disapoint. Fantastic work. Thanks for making the effort to show us how it's done 👍

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @frankiebenson3212
    @frankiebenson3212 6 місяців тому

    Well done that was done properly.

  • @WoodworkJourney
    @WoodworkJourney 11 місяців тому

    Good stuff, I’m taking notes!

  • @garymcmillan8647
    @garymcmillan8647 11 місяців тому

    Brilliant video mate! Enjoying this series 👍

  • @kinnearj
    @kinnearj 11 місяців тому

    An outstanding video. Really well explained as you went along. That Hyundai compactor looks a good little bit of kit

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      👍 glad you liked it

  • @AS-uw2yb
    @AS-uw2yb 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice video - looking forward to the next part 👍. When laying the Type 1 how do you make sure you have the correct depth of 100mm across the entire base? I guess you can mark 100mm on the wood at edges but what would a string line work for the middle?

  • @StevieMacVFX
    @StevieMacVFX 11 місяців тому

    Always the way in the UK, the weather always is out to get you. Do you not need to add a slight pitch to run the water off?
    Please make sure you do an in depth vid on how to get your workshop built dry with no condensation or mould problems in the future. Great vid mate keep em coming.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely. No, no run off required due to the building being build the complete size of the pad. No rain water will come in contact with the pad itself but will instead run off the fall on the workshop roof. Will do 👍

  • @martinanthony05
    @martinanthony05 11 місяців тому

    Great video and thanks for letting us know the costs
    Well done

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      No problem 👍 thanks

  • @neilbissett1240
    @neilbissett1240 11 місяців тому

    Top notch mate looking forward to the next part of the build

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      👍 been working on the workshop today in fact and filming

  • @Andy-no1gc
    @Andy-no1gc 11 місяців тому

    absolutely great job, too bad the weather was rainy

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah was tough going!

  • @zoebill3477
    @zoebill3477 3 місяці тому

    Great vid, was hoping to put 100mm insulation underneath a 4.5m x 4.5m pad, would you put the insulation on top of the membrane and then pour the concrete directly on top of the insulation, or would you put the insulation underneath the membrane?

  • @joshuaeichler-summers2173
    @joshuaeichler-summers2173 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this video. If I am digging deeper into the ground and building onto a clay base, would I still need to use the type 1 + building sand, etc? Thank you!

  • @TheAdventuresofPhilJones
    @TheAdventuresofPhilJones 5 днів тому

    Great video which gave me the confidence to tackle my own project. I'm almost at the stage to pour the concrete but I just read that a 6x3m base needs an expansion or a control joint. What do you think about this? I'd appreciate your advice. Cheers!

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  4 дні тому +1

      Go for it. Not needed with the mesh in there.

    • @TheAdventuresofPhilJones
      @TheAdventuresofPhilJones 4 дні тому

      @@TheDIYGuy1 Thanks for the advice, I have mesh to go in! 😊👍

  • @jimlayton5844
    @jimlayton5844 11 місяців тому

    Great video fella 👏👏👏

  • @Mujcanal
    @Mujcanal 11 місяців тому

    thank you for all tips

  • @KeithPurnell-k2f
    @KeithPurnell-k2f 10 місяців тому +1

    When you remove your shuttering boards you will expose the sides of the Type one and sand how do you propose stopping this from falling out as it will not be solid. Will you build yuor block work on the outside of the slab to protect the sides?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  10 місяців тому

      The sides will have a cheaper hardcore backfilled against them before the drainage and paving goes down.

  • @Oli-DP
    @Oli-DP 4 місяці тому

    Should have used a length of 110mm drainage pipe to tamp / float it - you get a much smoother finish.

  • @malikwakas2686
    @malikwakas2686 3 місяці тому

    What concrete did you use? Strength of it? C20?

  • @petercollins6198
    @petercollins6198 8 місяців тому

    Have I missed Part 4 - putting the roof on the workshop? Can't seem to find it and now totally addicted.....

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  8 місяців тому +2

      Coming tomorrow at 3pm 😊👍

  • @StevenFraser1980
    @StevenFraser1980 4 місяці тому

    What would you recommend when this is needed on ground with bad drainage?

  • @JohnJones-wo1bc
    @JohnJones-wo1bc 5 місяців тому

    quality job.

  • @derek763
    @derek763 11 місяців тому +1

    Should have kept the mini excavator for loading the mini dumper with stone , also that dumper looked like a struggle by not tipping itself , the tracked dumpers are better ,they have hydraulic tipping and also carry up to 1 ton

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +3

      Your right. They are a lot more than 35 pounds for the day though. I guess I was trying to pull back some costs due to it already being fairly pricey

  • @callumwindsor6516
    @callumwindsor6516 11 місяців тому

    Fantastic Video, cant wait for the next!

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      Thanks! Much more coming

  • @AndySClips
    @AndySClips 4 місяці тому

    Hi, Great video, I am doing my own so will be watching all your videos!! I Take it you leave the timbers in place then to stop the MOT spreading? would that not eventually rot and cause problems way down the line? Thanks Andy

  • @ma.creations20
    @ma.creations20 11 місяців тому

    Nice job 🎉

  • @Nick-ik5mg
    @Nick-ik5mg 7 місяців тому

    Would that thickness of base be suitable for a 4 x 3m traditional conservatory? thanks

  • @jamesmozzy
    @jamesmozzy 6 місяців тому

    Hi diy guy. Did you wet cure your shed bases ? I just had one done and everything I google says I should spend the next 7 days wetting it 5-10 times a day

  • @bbsaid218
    @bbsaid218 11 місяців тому +8

    Do you need planning permission for something this size?

    • @mumihp
      @mumihp 11 місяців тому +1

      I think he said no, anything less than 30 square foot does not require it. Which is good to know as I want a workshop so good to know, , as long as you are less 2.5m hight, less than 30 sq, you don't need planning permission. I think he so said you need to have sort wall to as well.

    • @tkdally
      @tkdally 11 місяців тому +1

      Rules differ depending on how close to the boundary you are too. Further away from the boundary can be taller so best to check with the local council

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely. Over 2m from boundary you can go taller than 2.5

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +2

      Correct. Under 30sqm, your good as long as you stay at 2.5m or below and use a non combustible on the boundary facing walls.

    • @mumihp
      @mumihp 11 місяців тому

      @@TheDIYGuy1 when you say non combustible material, can you give a example that you could buy that doesn't break the bank???

  • @therealdojj
    @therealdojj 11 місяців тому +1

    Is there a thing about the slump test?
    Thanks

  • @mikebolt9753
    @mikebolt9753 11 місяців тому

    fantastic video

  • @MrBurnTec
    @MrBurnTec 4 місяці тому

    i know I'm late since the video was first posted but I've been thinking of building a 6mx7m garage im my back garden. it doesnt take up more than half of my garden space but im not sure will i need planning permission? or can i construct under permitted development?

  • @mikemills9375
    @mikemills9375 5 місяців тому

    Nice videos really helpful, how long did you let the concrete cure before fixing the framework with concrete screws ?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  5 місяців тому

      👍 it was left for about a week if I remember but after a couple of days it would of been ok

  • @barrywall3333
    @barrywall3333 11 місяців тому

    Great vid, could have done with rhis 2 years ago when i needed a base for my own steel frame ahed

  • @hardworker8030
    @hardworker8030 11 місяців тому

    What calculator would you recommend to use because the last one I used got the ratio wrong so I didn't have enough materials.

  • @craigcousins6718
    @craigcousins6718 11 місяців тому

    Dont you just love the british weather 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 keep up the great work love the videos - am interested in the dpm stuff and how that gets integrated into the walls etc...

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Will do! Ah it will all make sense in future episodes 😊

    • @craigcousins6718
      @craigcousins6718 11 місяців тому

      @@TheDIYGuy1 are you looking to sell this house once you have done all your work to it then move onto another? Or are you going to live there?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      This will be long term project and I will probably stay as love the area. I do however have some other property interests in the pipeline for the future 😊

  • @rossco88
    @rossco88 6 місяців тому

    Do you need dpm for an outside concrete slap?

  • @artur198555
    @artur198555 5 місяців тому

    Hi , really cool footage and tips. So base is perfectly level everywhere ? I've heard base should have some fall for rain otherwise water may stay in one place and make moisture?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks. The base is perfectly level. No need for run off when building a garden room on top of it because the structure and cladding fly past the base so no water will ever come in contact with it.

    • @artur198555
      @artur198555 5 місяців тому

      @@TheDIYGuy1 Im planning to do garden house with pergola so arround that concrete base will be porcelan slabs so I recon I should think about some fall for water right? Is the slabs should have a bit fall as well ?

  • @steevencarriere1777
    @steevencarriere1777 4 місяці тому

    Hi I'm from Canada, and we dont use sand before concrete. Why you did that ?

  • @mjmjab
    @mjmjab 7 місяців тому

    10:47 just wondering you said about postponing it if you could just after the blinding sand. If you were to postpone and the type 1 and blinding were to get to wet at this point would it need redone or just topped off before the concrete is laid.

  • @hussainalhashimi4003
    @hussainalhashimi4003 5 місяців тому

    just wandering what will be the labour cost on this job!

  • @paulcourt
    @paulcourt 9 місяців тому

    Did you consider insulating the slab? What are the pros and cons of that?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  9 місяців тому

      I did consider it and if it were being used as a garden room I would have. The pros are you I create your internal head height. Con is the amount of extra ground that would have to be removed for the insulation.

  • @danj3322
    @danj3322 8 місяців тому

    Enjoyed this vid and the series so far. Just a quick question on the boundary stuff, for permitted development I've seen it has to be 2m away from the boundary wall doesn't it? Am I right in thinking you did a little less on yours? I'm hoping to build something similar and 600mm would be a lot better than 2m which I've read online as I'm limited on space as it is

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  8 місяців тому +1

      You can go closer but you are then required to make the boundary facing walls non combustible 👍

  • @bigtone2005
    @bigtone2005 11 місяців тому

    Are the steels and the dpm because your doing a proper brick build off it? I wanna make a concrete base for a shed and wood store/rack would I need these or would just the aggregates be fine?

    • @MrNikoid
      @MrNikoid 11 місяців тому

      The steels are just anti crack mesh, they don't add much strength.

  • @johnadams1976
    @johnadams1976 11 місяців тому

    cheers for the vid.... looking great.... definitely wheel barrow for me! Sooner spend an extra hour or two than have the expense and hassle of that dumper thing! ;-)

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому

      Your Welcome! Haha yeah it’s an experience 😊

    • @stuartandrews4344
      @stuartandrews4344 11 місяців тому +1

      Better to use a tracked power barrel/dumper, most have hydraulic tip,most can carry around 500kg, being tracked spreads the load better & don't sink in soft ground like wheels & no puntures. Some hire centres do Tracked Mini Dumper with High Tip with a self loading Shovel, great if you have MOT 1 delivered loose. (cheaper than bulk bags).

  • @David-gz2ec
    @David-gz2ec 10 місяців тому

    Hi, great video, horrible weather. But,,, when you take the boards away, how do you shore up the edges, and would the edges not normally be deeper than the middle to support the walls going on top (unless it's a wooden structure). Your jobs are always great, so maybe the level pour is adequate. Thanks

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  10 місяців тому

      Hi, edges get backfilled with a cheaper hardcore before the drainage and paving go down. The level pour is plenty for a timber frame structure.

    • @davey4818
      @davey4818 10 місяців тому

      I think the penny has dropped and you can see when you strike that shutter that it's back to front

  • @FlatToRentUK
    @FlatToRentUK 8 місяців тому

    That took me back a few years to when I did the base for my summer house. Fortunately I had help from a builder in the family but it was still tough. Unfortunately my plot is very deep and probably about 70m from where the materials were dumped to where we were building. I shovelled and barrowed about 10t of hardcore, 8t of ballast and 2t of cement all the way back there. It took me days. Then the wood for the 9m x 4.5m building arrived, that was about a week of trudging up and down as well.
    Final result was completely worth it though, sure yours will be too!

  • @davemouls
    @davemouls 5 місяців тому

    Hi..
    So when doing the base you don't need to put a weed membrane down... just type 1.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  4 місяці тому +1

      No weed membrane needed in this application

  • @Shadowstorm_Samurai
    @Shadowstorm_Samurai 10 місяців тому

    I'm looking at buying a 1970s house, when you cut parts of the ceilings out did you test the artex for asbestos or does it not matter too much?

  • @nihow06
    @nihow06 11 місяців тому

    Hi great video. Quick question. Could you have used latex self leveller instead of that concrete so you didn't have to go through the trouble of levelling it out which seamed hard to do?

    • @nathanroberts3581
      @nathanroberts3581 5 місяців тому

      Doesn't work outside and also can't have it as thick

  • @Madmik
    @Madmik 11 місяців тому

    Question: Why do you need to place DPM underneath the concrete? Will the water within the concrete otherwise be soaked up by the sand underneath it, or is it there for another reason?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      It is to eliminate the possibility of damp/moisture rising up through the concrete.

  • @triple_h_gaming3913
    @triple_h_gaming3913 4 місяці тому

    So I've tried calculator .. how much sand do I need for 3.4 x 2.5 metres / 100mm deep . I'm stumped

  • @AaronSeale
    @AaronSeale 9 місяців тому

    How deep was the cocrete slab?

  • @tonydart425
    @tonydart425 11 місяців тому +1

    Don’t forget to let people know when screwing the deals it should be done to the outer side 👍

  • @JP_TaVeryMuch
    @JP_TaVeryMuch 11 місяців тому

    Forgive me for going slightly off topic, but I'd like to know how you did the invisible mending of the fence.
    One day the bird box is quietly thinking that its days are numbered, then there's a gurt big hole for a support beam, then all put back with bird box on a batten where the hole was.
    Is it the magic of filming hiding it, or have you magically mended the fence slats?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  11 місяців тому +1

      😂😂 my other half complained that her squirrel house had been tampered with so I had to put it back!

    • @JP_TaVeryMuch
      @JP_TaVeryMuch 11 місяців тому

      @@TheDIYGuy1
      Hmm. It doesn't look big enough for the grey squirrels, so I hope that you're lucky enough to have the smaller red ones where you are.
      Guess invisible mending of fence panels is a trade secret. I was a bit over enthusiastic with my ivy clearance and have buggered one up is all.

  • @Hammers.grandad
    @Hammers.grandad 6 місяців тому

    What were your labour costs?