Kgthomas

Thanks for the link I meant to say I live in Northern Ireland so we have different planning rules I think. Probably very similar. This is the link to our planning https://www.planningni.gov.uk/index/advice/advice_apply/advice_apply_homes/advice-householders-guide.pdf i would need to check about building regs. I think the main thing which will decide if building regs apply or not is if it is a permanent or a removable structure. So if I bolt it down then it is not classed as permanent. Again I need to check that out.

I will double check that but as far as I can remember I can go to 3m providing it’s more than 2.5m from a boundary. The plan is to maximise the space within the garage. I’m trying to leave it so in future if I want I can put in a car lift.

Because I intend to use a steel sheet roof I can get away with a more shallow roof. If i go with 3 metre high walls then have the ridge at 4 metre I will have a 14 degree roof. I can lower the height of the walls to increase the slope. If I stay below 4 metre at the ridge I don’t need planning permission.

Yeah that is an idea. Just need to find a low maintenance cladding which looks good too.

@Russell griffiths that sounds like a good idea. Yes I’d the same thoughts that I wouldn’t be using the blocks for structure; so what are they really bringing to the party. I wonder about the idea of finishing the outside of the building?

Thinking of using non-drip steel sheets. I’ve seen some good ones which look like roof tiles.

Ah ok I meant having them 225mm high and 100mm thick.

I was thinking of using 18x4x9” blocks. I can get them for £42 + VAT for 100. Planning on using them on their side so they are 9” high. The largest span of brick will be 4 metre and going to 4 metre high. Just trying to make sure that this is the best plan and I’m not missing something simple.

Yeah that’s why I’m thinking of using the steel H section to form the structure. Then use the single block as a skin. Must look into those durox blocks though.

It will be mainly for working on my car inside. That said I don’t mind it being too cold or not. If using block I’m thinking of using single block and then in time use insulated external rendering. I had thought of using SIP panels.

I priced a few local ones and for that size I’m getting quoted around £5000-7500.

The concrete used was 30N. The slab is 6” deep and the edges are 12” deep, 12” around the edges. If that makes sense. I'm assuming the steel frame will take the weight of the structure.

Hi All, Looking some advice. I have an 11x8 metre slab foundation laid for a garage / workshop to go on top of. I am planning the garage to be the full size of the base with a path laid around it. The garage will be made using steel H section to support the structure. I was considering making the walls out of steel cladding. However then I would need to line the internal walls with wood to use them for hanging spanner racks etc on. I then was thinking of using block for the walls as my father in law is a retired builder so could help. I am however wondering if there is any other option for the wall construction? Obviously looking to make this as cheap as possible. Any help greatly appreciated. Cheers Keith