Pocster Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Bought these some time ago but can’t use them as intended . So ! New plan ! Going to use them in a different location just for walking on . Problem is the concrete they sit on isn’t level ( at the time was designed to have a fall ) . Really would want to use the plastic stilt legs - but they can’t be used on a narrow tile . My current plan was the stilts but with some kind of “ board” ontop . Then the long blocks are just sat on that ( no adhesive , no sand ) . Water can then drain through to my sump . But what board can I use outside ? . Really a nice 600 x 600 size would be good as it means I can position the stilts at each corner and centre ; also can adjust to suit the fall . First thought was simply concrete slabs but they are heavy and not as cheap as I hoped . Diagram to explain the plan !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Thinking .... What about pressurised timber lengths ? How long would they last though ? . Bend / warp due to weather and the weight of the blocks ? Maybe some box steel lengths ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Those blocks are designed to go on a solid bed like sand, mortar or concrete. If you want to use the stilts you can use decking or pavers. I have them with non-slip porcelain slabs on a roof terrace. Maybe just store the blocks somewhere next to the walk-on glass... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 22 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: Those blocks are designed to go on a solid bed like sand, mortar or concrete. If you want to use the stilts you can use decking or pavers. I have them with non-slip porcelain slabs on a roof terrace. Maybe just store the blocks somewhere next to the walk-on glass... No ! They will be used in the method SWMBO has decided . Also storing them with walk on glazing is taking up quite a bit of space .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 How would you stop them moving about when you walk on them. Either bed them on sharp sand which will help drainage Or Put them on eBay or Facebook marketplace. Use the money to buy some composite decking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 22 minutes ago, pocster said: ... They will be used in the method SWMBO has decided ... Not just me then..... thats a relief. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Oh god just stop. Put them on Facebook and get the right thing, by the time you’ve faffed about ( I changed my original wording to save @PeterW having to ) you will have cost yourself more than you saved. Just dont FFS. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: Oh god just stop. Put them on Facebook and get the right thing, by the time you’ve faffed about ( I changed my original wording to save @PeterW having to ) you will have cost yourself more than you saved. Just dont FFS. Wise words, softly spoken........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, pocster said: But what board can I use outside A “For Sale” board ... sell them, buy the right thing and move on... I first thought they were Heras fence blocks, they will not do what you want so get rid and buy the right thing. You could even offer someone some free walk on glazing if they buy the lot ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, PeterW said: A “For Sale” board ... sell them, buy the right thing and move on... I first thought they were Heras fence blocks, they will not do what you want so get rid and buy the right thing. You could even offer someone some free walk on glazing if they buy the lot ... nonsense ! Of course they can be used in this way ! . I shall investigate further !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Useless (expletive deleted)ers ! . Trying to use what I’ve got ! worst case scenario I could shutter the area compress chippings then cover in sand and bed . Friday kill joy (expletive deleted)ers you lot ! . Some experimentation required ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 54 minutes ago, PeterW said: A “For Sale” board ... sell them, buy the right thing and move on... I first thought they were Heras fence blocks, they will not do what you want so get rid and buy the right thing. You could even offer someone some free walk on glazing if they buy the lot ... Is there an echo in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 You can certainly use them with a porous bedding under them but not on those plastic things. ??????✊✊?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 22 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: You can certainly use them with a porous bedding under them but not on those plastic things. ??????✊✊?? (expletive deleted) off ! My plan wasn’t on the plastic stilts - as they wont fit . So something else to support them . Miserable (expletive deleted) (expletive deleted) wits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Pocker, what height do you need at the highest end?, how wide the area? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, joe90 said: Pocker, what height do you need at the highest end?, how wide the area? ? Not on site so guessing ... Blocks are about 80mm . At ‘deapest’ end I would say around 180mm - so 100mm to play with . What are you thinking ?? Area is approx 7m x 2.5m Edited April 2, 2021 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) SWMBO forcing me to watch the sound of music - which I’ve never watched . I’m upset for many reasons now Edited April 2, 2021 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 12 hours ago, pocster said: What are you thinking ?? If only 100mm, you will need a slight fall so 75mm, cast a concrete “ring beam” to the level you want and fill with stone/dust to create a flat (ish) area ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 minute ago, joe90 said: If only 100mm, you will need a slight fall so 75mm, cast a concrete “ring beam” to the level you want and fill with stone/dust to create a flat (ish) area ! Yeah I did think about something like that . 3 sides are already ‘retained ‘ ( concrete wall ) . So it is possible. I liked the stilts approach because it allowed drainage and also “ seemed “ like less work . I have stilts and blocks on site - so cost would be zero ( ish ) . Going to site today will take another look ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, pocster said: because it allowed drainage Fair comment but how do you drain “your pit”?? (Ah, presuming this is where you are talking about).? Edited April 3, 2021 by joe90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, joe90 said: Fair comment but how do you drain “your pit”?? There’s 2 sumps lower than the concrete so everything runs into there . I want the paving to be level with the doorway . Could put a slot drain in . But it’s all more work ! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 If those blocks were to "accidentally" fall on the walk on glazing that would at least solve one problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Proof of concept ? Edited April 3, 2021 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joe90 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 2 hours ago, pocster said: If you have the stuff then use it, why not do a trial area ? Do you have to fix the plastic feet so they don’t “walk”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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