JohnBishop
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right but this will require like 25cm long bolts, is it? I have to screw these cubes together.
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Did he bolt these pallets together? I am still thinking how to connect them up properly but then I don't want to waste another $1000 on some expensive screws/nuts.
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I think I just put an anti-weed membrane a paving slab, metal net, DPM and pallets. I don't want any gaps underneath. It looks too big of a hustle to manage. I have some Tarmac 3.6N blocks but these are not good for support. I think they disintegrate in a matter of months. I am not erecting this in the woods but 2m from my house.
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What if rather than wire mesh fence the space around the shed I just wrap the whole floor from underneath with this mesh? So let's say first a paving slab for load distribution, then a concrete block then mesh then DPM and only then the pallets? Then I don't care what dwells under the building, besides cats can get there.
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Do you think this chicken wire mesh is sufficient to prevent rats? I don't think it prevents mice though.
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do you mean just bleach? what proportions 50/50? Should I look for a pressure washer or get someone to do it? Obviously I have to avoid crap pressure washers. I have no experience.
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yes, preserve because I am not ready to replace it, perhaps this time I would replace with long posts
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Hi All, I hope you are doing well. I have a front yard fence with short concrete posts. Should I get someone so pressure wash it or should I wire brush it then paint it or sand the surface with flex grinder? Flex grinder cleaning is what I saw on the Internet. Please advise Thank you Best regards
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what did you paint these pallets with?
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what paving have you used?
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so what is the solution?
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Do you mean to fill any empty cavities with something?
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I don't know yet but I don't think I will be insulating the floor or walls. I mean I can put DPM on the paving slabs then the pallets and wrap around. Are the rats going to go through DPM? So far I haven't come across any rats but at least 3 cats.
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Floor and walls. I have EUR pallets with 22mm planks, very strong.
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if I use paving slabs do they have to cover the whole area of the shed or just provide support for the pallets? I understand I should wrap the pallets from underneath with DPM.
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Hi All, I am preparing to build a shed from EUR pallets. These are very strong with 22mm planks. I want to put anti-weed membrane on the ground then concrete blocks. What concrete blocks should I use that will last? Please advise. Best regards
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Use space under the stairs
JohnBishop replied to JohnBishop's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
I had a bit of thinking and making and installing those drawers is a job for a pro especially if this is done between two solid walls so I am going to look into converting the stairs into cupboard units instead - a lot simpler. I think lower steps will have doors on the side and upper steps will become a door in itself so items can be put from above. Not sure if you have ever come across such solution. -
Use space under the stairs
JohnBishop replied to JohnBishop's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
In my case is a bit tricky because I have solid walls on both sides so I need to install these shallow and long drawers not on the side. But this space just begs to be used. This is a decent engineering project for a novice. -
Underlayment - vinyl and wood laminate flooring
JohnBishop replied to JohnBishop's topic in Wood & Laminate Flooring
I checked on another thread and it looks like in my case Celotex is not a good idea. Someone said that 30mm Celotex is the minimum so together with a required plywood, fibreboard and laminate would end up to 83mm. I don't have enough space under the front door so I cannot put it in there. This would require too many modifications. I think I just use QuickStep or Multifoil and put laminate on top. -
Use space under the stairs
JohnBishop replied to JohnBishop's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
that is awesome thanks -
Hi All, Have you seen any interesting conversions to make use of the empty space under the ground floor stairs? I have two walls in between the stairs. There is no access at the back as that space is used by the fridge but I was thinking about converting the remaining space under the stairs into some storage for shoes but also for some long storage of food e.g. jars. The stairs are immediately at the front doors so it makes sense to use it for shoes but there is plenty of space for other stuff. I think this would be like secret doors at every step but then each step would have to have its own support. What do you think? Have you seen it anywhere?
