Enjoying following this and stealing a few ideas for myself. One thing that can be said about how you go about things is that your're very thorough in doing things well.
no idea why im watching, as im not building a summerhouse :) but im about to make a pergola/arbor. im not a pro tho. so its good to watch you work. you are right too, it does help to build confidence, gives a feeling of accomplishment. i never did any DIY at all til recently. amazing what youtube teaches. so keep doing what you do :)
Hello, I’ve got the usual selection of alignment/levelling tools such as spirit levels and lasers but I don’t have much confidence in them. I have now gone retro and started using a water level and plumb bob. They are never wrong ( I think...). Loving the build, thanks.
Hi there. Interesting point that. The traditional tools you refer to have been used for millennia so I can't foresee them breaking down any time soon and are, no doubt, more reliable. Best wishes, Des
Amazing video shame i never came across this sooner . I'm building my sub frame off my main posts that I'm.in middle of putting in ground will.deffo be watching more of these for help and tips along the way amazing content just what I need thanks
Hi there.. finding these videos very inspirational. I am currently waiting for a summer house/log cabin to be delivered. it's 3.5 meters by 3.5 meters. all pressure treated. it's the first time I've ever attempted anything like this and must admit getting the base right is worrying me to death 😣😁.
Hi there buddy and thanks for dropping by. I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful my friend. It may not come across in the videos I post but I also get very nervous when attempting a project I haven;t done before (or even one that I have tbh). I actually also suffer from a severe anxiety disorder so if I can do it so can you. You'll be fine mate. Good luck, Des
Love this! I'm currently on the hunt for clips of people in the UK renovating their outside spaces, and would potentially like to feature this in a new garden makeover TV series. What's the best way of contacting you please? Many thanks, Bradley
The membrane must have been the right way up, or you would have to turn it over once it was rolled out and opened up. Reusing the shingle was a good idea and a money saver all round. You know you will need two armchairs in there for when Jarrod visits? Keep on keeping on.
Slabs and concrete foundations are overkill for a wooden shed. Unless you want to build your walls straight onto the foundation, I found this to be the best cost effective and time saving method. I have three sheds and all their foundations are build this way.
Hi there. That may well be the case but it will stand there longer than I'll be around. Also the small difference in cost between 'Over kill' and just 'making do' is more than justified in terms of longevity and to my mind simply not worth it just to try and save a few quid. Just my opinion though buddy. Very best wishes, Des
Doesn't make sense cutting the membrane round the blocks (As weeds can now pop up at those points), you should have laid the membrane first, then repositioned the blocks. You've made laying a base incredibly difficult, costly, and time-consuming, you should just have laid a dry mix of sharp sand and cement.
Hi there. Completely disagree. Laying a base is a difficult job anyway and there aren't any short cuts. Having said that I'm not an expert but I did my research first. I think your suggestion of sharp sand and cement would actually be a very poor choice in this garden because (1) it's on a slope and both the foundations and the structure would be very unstable (2) you would still need to put down an adequate layer of hardcore to provide a stable foundation (3) there would be insufficient ventilation underneath to prevent rot and decay (4) cement would eat into the weed membrane and destroy it (5) the soil is mainly clay and there would be no proper drainage underneath. Sorry but this would basically this would be a disaster. ATB, Des
@@MonaichFother That little diffused light from the sides would be enough for some species to start, and they tend to grow longer in the dark. Lack of water will be another factor to slow them down, though. OTOH, I also don't think it's that critical if some would still grow. It's not bamboo, hopefully. :) However, moisture control _is_ critical, and one way to help it is indeed suppressing weed. But, that's not enough alone, so you need a proper & complete solution for water anyway, which may make the weed thing mostly redundant (barring some minimal mechanical load those plants may impose on the coating etc.).
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Nice work Des. Love the fact that you and your lad are working together.
Look forward to part 4!
Quality time for sure. ATB, Des
Enjoying following this and stealing a few ideas for myself. One thing that can be said about how you go about things is that your're very thorough in doing things well.
Hello there and thanks for watching. I try to be thorough but always end up missing something I'm afraid. Appreciate your support. Des
no idea why im watching, as im not building a summerhouse :) but im about to make a pergola/arbor. im not a pro tho. so its good to watch you work. you are right too, it does help to build confidence, gives a feeling of accomplishment. i never did any DIY at all til recently. amazing what youtube teaches. so keep doing what you do :)
Have fun my friend. Set yourself reasonable channel;s, be prepared to learn from your mistakes and be patient. If I can do it anyone can. Atb, dES
Hello, I’ve got the usual selection of alignment/levelling tools such as spirit levels and lasers but I don’t have much confidence in them. I have now gone retro and started using a water level and plumb bob. They are never wrong ( I think...). Loving the build, thanks.
Hi there. Interesting point that. The traditional tools you refer to have been used for millennia so I can't foresee them breaking down any time soon and are, no doubt, more reliable. Best wishes, Des
Cheers for the video mate!! I notice you didn't use gravel under all the blocks. Is there a reason , or did you just run out of gravel? Many thanks!
Hi there. There was gravel under all blocks but where it needed topping up a tad we just placed some stoney soil on top. Hope this helps. Des
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Marvelous, thanks! 👍👍
Nice one des this will be a good one to watch 👍
Thank you. Hope you find it enjoyable. ATB, Des
Great video Des. Thanks 👍
My pleasure. ATB, Des
I have done a man cave and its brilliant, Tiled floor and underfloor heating.
Sounds very sweet my friend. Mine is more of a workshop / mancave. Next rung up on the ladder from a shed on an allotment. Stay safe, Des ;?)
good a progres des looking forward to next video.
Thanks for your support. ATB, Des
Amazing video shame i never came across this sooner . I'm building my sub frame off my main posts that I'm.in middle of putting in ground will.deffo be watching more of these for help and tips along the way amazing content just what I need thanks
Glad I could help! All the best with your project mate. Des
Hi there..
finding these videos very inspirational. I am currently waiting for a summer house/log cabin to be delivered. it's 3.5 meters by 3.5 meters. all pressure treated. it's the first time I've ever attempted anything like this and must admit getting the base right is worrying me to death 😣😁.
Hi there buddy and thanks for dropping by. I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful my friend. It may not come across in the videos I post but I also get very nervous when attempting a project I haven;t done before (or even one that I have tbh). I actually also suffer from a severe anxiety disorder so if I can do it so can you. You'll be fine mate. Good luck, Des
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thank you for the reply, Des.
I will certainly give it my best!!
keep up the great vids buddy.
Just out of curiosity do you mortar those blocks at all?
No need my friend. Des
Love this! I'm currently on the hunt for clips of people in the UK renovating their outside spaces, and would potentially like to feature this in a new garden makeover TV series. What's the best way of contacting you please? Many thanks, Bradley
Hi there Bradley, 21centurycaveman@gmail.com
How much would the stones have cost if you were buying them?
About £84 I should think. ATB, Des
The membrane must have been the right way up, or you would have to turn it over once it was rolled out and opened up. Reusing the shingle was a good idea and a money saver all round. You know you will need two armchairs in there for when Jarrod visits? Keep on keeping on.
Thanks Ade. ;?)
Slabs and concrete foundations are overkill for a wooden shed. Unless you want to build your walls straight onto the foundation, I found this to be the best cost effective and time saving method. I have three sheds and all their foundations are build this way.
Appreciate you taking the time to contribute your thoughts. Stay safe and well, Des
hmm..
Over kill
Hi there. That may well be the case but it will stand there longer than I'll be around. Also the small difference in cost between 'Over kill' and just 'making do' is more than justified in terms of longevity and to my mind simply not worth it just to try and save a few quid. Just my opinion though buddy. Very best wishes, Des
@@21stcenturycaveman33 Yes you are right.
Doesn't make sense cutting the membrane round the blocks (As weeds can now pop up at those points), you should have laid the membrane first, then repositioned the blocks.
You've made laying a base incredibly difficult, costly, and time-consuming, you should just have laid a dry mix of sharp sand and cement.
Hi there. Completely disagree. Laying a base is a difficult job anyway and there aren't any short cuts. Having said that I'm not an expert but I did my research first. I think your suggestion of sharp sand and cement would actually be a very poor choice in this garden because (1) it's on a slope and both the foundations and the structure would be very unstable (2) you would still need to put down an adequate layer of hardcore to provide a stable foundation (3) there would be insufficient ventilation underneath to prevent rot and decay (4) cement would eat into the weed membrane and destroy it (5) the soil is mainly clay and there would be no proper drainage underneath. Sorry but this would basically this would be a disaster. ATB, Des
@@21stcenturycaveman33 I was looking for comments that the weed membrane was not needed. Surely nothing will grow there as it's in darkness?
@@MonaichFother That little diffused light from the sides would be enough for some species to start, and they tend to grow longer in the dark.
Lack of water will be another factor to slow them down, though.
OTOH, I also don't think it's that critical if some would still grow. It's not bamboo, hopefully. :)
However, moisture control _is_ critical, and one way to help it is indeed suppressing weed. But, that's not enough alone, so you need a proper & complete solution for water anyway, which may make the weed thing mostly redundant (barring some minimal mechanical load those plants may impose on the coating etc.).