Garages & Workshops

289 topics in this forum

1. Insulating a single skin shed

   By Tomsbuild29, November 26
   • 10 replies
   • 550 views
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   • JohnMo
   • November 30

2. The Carport.

   By ProDave, November 15
   • 23 replies
   • 700 views
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   • Gus Potter
   • November 20

3. SketchUp fantasy Garage. Drawings for building control 1 2

   By Russdl, October 27   

   • detached garage
   • structural engineer
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     • structural engineer
     • sketchup
   • 27 replies
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   • Gus Potter
   • November 17

4. DPM detailing for concrete shed base

   By pilgrim, November 7
   • 2 replies
   • 245 views
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   • pilgrim
   • November 8

5. SketchUp fantasy garage. Insulated foam glass foundation

   By Russdl, October 28   

   • insulated slab
   • detached garage
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     • detached garage
     • geocell foam glass
   • 2 replies
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   • Roger440
   • November 1

6. Detached garage, thermally broken entrance.

   By Russdl, October 29
   • 2 replies
   • 302 views
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   • Russdl
   • October 30

7. Detached garage. Warm roof, insulated walls

   By Russdl, October 29
   • 0 replies
   • 230 views
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   • Russdl
   • October 29

8. Garage construction. Stick build or blockwork? 1 2

   By Russdl, November 16, 2022
   • 27 replies
   • 3k views
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   • Russdl
   • October 25

9. What building regs apply to a wooden garage,? 1 2 3 4 6

   By joe90, February 17, 2023
   • 128 replies
   • 15.1k views
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   • joe90
   • October 22

10. Base and Roof options for simple timber framed garage.

    By scol, June 18
    • 3 replies
    • 676 views
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    • jayc89
    • October 20

11. garage door

    By gaz_moose, September 22
    • 23 replies
    • 904 views
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    • gaz_moose
    • September 26

12. Anyone built themselves an outdoor sauna 1 2 3

    By Adsibob, April 29
    • 57 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • Adsibob
    • September 24

13. Eco / Pet Friendly Wood Preserver

    By Onoff, September 7
    • 3 replies
    • 421 views
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    • Onoff
    • September 8

14. Can you use stainless steel screws with a Dewalt torque driver ?

    By Siadwell, September 1
    • 9 replies
    • 585 views
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • September 6

15. How many Irishmen does it take to build a bike shed?

    By Adsibob, September 3
    • 6 replies
    • 560 views
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    • Conor
    • September 4

16. Using zinc yellow passivated torx screws on a shed build cladding

    By Siadwell, September 1
    • 2 replies
    • 375 views
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    • Siadwell
    • September 1

17. Building a Gazebo from 150mm square posts. Do I need steel to support the roof

    By Drew1000, August 21
    • 2 replies
    • 552 views
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    • saveasteading
    • August 22

18. Roof height of outbuilding difficult to assess due to uneven ground

    By Shlomi, August 3
    • 6 replies
    • 804 views
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    • garrymartin
    • August 18

19. Lead needed at top of plinth under cladding

    By MortarThePoint, August 17
    • 0 replies
    • 432 views
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    • MortarThePoint
    • August 17

20. Stopping water seepage under summer house

    By 83dons, July 30
    • 13 replies
    • 974 views
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    • 83dons
    • July 30

21. Base for shed, but need to raise the level first

    By Ticky, July 22
    • 1 reply
    • 526 views
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    • markc
    • July 22

22. Housewrap, or roofing underlay on garden office?

    By Tony K, July 20
    • 5 replies
    • 587 views
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    • Mr Punter
    • July 22

23. sectional garage dilemma

    By gaz_moose, March 10
    • 8 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • saveasteading
    • July 14

24. Shed / Sauna base on slope

    By pstunt, July 9
    • 12 replies
    • 806 views
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    • joe90
    • July 13

25. Insulated Concrete Slab Garden Office - Questions 1 2 3 4 6

    By Ticky, March 1, 2023
    • 145 replies
    • 17.7k views
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    • FozzieKev
    • June 26