JohnBishop Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 14 hours ago, Onoff said: SWMBO's just said the cheap ones go brittle in sunlight. You pays yer money etc! what would be a sufficient membrane in this case then? some tarpaulin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 22 minutes ago, JohnBishop said: what would be a sufficient membrane in this case then? some tarpaulin? Dunno, I'd search "heavy duty UV stabilised weed fabric / membrane" or similar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 41 minutes ago, Onoff said: search Yes. Some fabric fails in light (obv not fit for purpose), and creates a dreadful, unclearable mess of plastic in the ground. Any fabric that is uv stable will say so on the wrapping and the manufacturer's website. You would expect any known brand or stocked by BM to be OK, but ask. The unwoven ones are generally better at weed resistance as the roots of seedlings can't wriggle down between the weaves. On the mess. The similar looking fabric used for big bags of aggregate tend to fall apart too, so check them occasionally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 So how far are your pallets i.e the timber going to be off of the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 9 hours ago, Onoff said: So how far are your pallets i.e the timber going to be off of the ground? I put these 3.5N blocks onto slabs then the pallets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 10 hours ago, saveasteading said: Yes. Some fabric fails in light (obv not fit for purpose), and creates a dreadful, unclearable mess of plastic in the ground. Any fabric that is uv stable will say so on the wrapping and the manufacturer's website. You would expect any known brand or stocked by BM to be OK, but ask. The unwoven ones are generally better at weed resistance as the roots of seedlings can't wriggle down between the weaves. On the mess. The similar looking fabric used for big bags of aggregate tend to fall apart too, so check them occasionally. Thank you. What is BM? 11 hours ago, Onoff said: Dunno, I'd search "heavy duty UV stabilised weed fabric / membrane" or similar. The ones I found are all on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/LawnScape-Membrane-Stabilized-Underdecks-Walkways/dp/B08N6GYZ3L https://www.amazon.co.uk/LawnScape-Membrane-Stabilized-Underdecks-Walkways/dp/B08GSVDVQ5 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yuzet-09-001003-01-00-Control-Membrane-Landscape/dp/B006H1MC6Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 7 hours ago, JohnBishop said: Thank you. What is BM? Building Merchant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Travis Perkins, Selco etc are nationwide builders merchants as opposed to say B&Q, Homebase that are diy stores. You'll likely have an independent merchant near you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Onoff said: Travis Perkins, Selco etc are nationwide builders merchants as opposed to say B&Q, Homebase that are diy stores. You'll likely have an independent merchant near you. should I visit some local garden centres instead? I checked Travis Perkins but they don't have such membranes. Edited April 5, 2023 by JohnBishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Are you @zoothorn in disguise by any chance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 25 minutes ago, Onoff said: Are you @zoothorn in disguise by any chance? (expletive deleted), now you have done it, poked the sleeping Welsh dragon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 14 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: (expletive deleted), now you have done it, poked the sleeping Welsh dragon. Idris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Onoff said: Are you @zoothorn in disguise by any chance? what? who is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 On 05/04/2023 at 19:32, Onoff said: Idris? I am not that guy but I admit I climbed Carair Idris twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 What would be the best way to connect the pallet shed base with the pallet walls and wooden 10x10cm or 15x15cm posts? I can connect the pallets in the corner using the nuts and bolts but I see I will need to use wooden posts in some places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, JohnBishop said: I see I will need to use wooden posts in some places. Around doors and windows you just cut back the pallet and let in a length of timber. Often you can re-use the bit of the pallet you cut off as it'll be at the right width and not need ripping along it's length. Double up if worried about strength. Over wide windows you might want a longer length you may have to buy in/rip down. See the very short pallet on the right? That was cut down at the door and a piece let in and screwed on. If you do want add in posts though use 6×150 screws or similar. Depends what way you're screwing. Might want too to get yourself some extra long 6mm drill bits for clearance through the posts. Edited April 26, 2023 by Onoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 26/04/2023 at 07:05, Onoff said: Around doors and windows you just cut back the pallet and let in a length of timber. Often you can re-use the bit of the pallet you cut off as it'll be at the right width and not need ripping along it's length. Double up if worried about strength. Over wide windows you might want a longer length you may have to buy in/rip down. See the very short pallet on the right? That was cut down at the door and a piece let in and screwed on. If you do want add in posts though use 6×150 screws or similar. Depends what way you're screwing. Might want too to get yourself some extra long 6mm drill bits for clearance through the posts. Right, so if you are saying that M6 is fine to hold the post maybe I should use M6 across the board rather than M8? This would simplify drilling otherwise I need long M6 and M8 drill bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 58 minutes ago, JohnBishop said: Right, so if you are saying that M6 is fine to hold the post maybe I should use M6 across the board rather than M8? This would simplify drilling otherwise I need long M6 and M8 drill bits. Use whatever you've got. A sketch of what you intend here and there would help. This is make it up as you go along land don't forget! I'd use penny washers with M6. With M6 you'll be able also to use flat wood bits and counterbore the timber so the washer/nut sits flush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) This is the design of the shed based on the EU pallets. There will be EU pallets supporting the structure and the empty spaces I will have to fill in with some lighter pallets and cut to size. It has been adjusted to the PCV windows and doors I have. Same with the garden office where I have double doors and a wider PVC window. The size is the same as the shed. Edited August 12, 2023 by JohnBishop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 They are EUR pallets, often called Euro or EPAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I did the 2.4m long walls on mine with plasterboard pallets. 2 pallets equals one wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) How do you think I should achieve this 26cm height extension so it is viable? Probably the roof will end up flatter so I can fit everything under 2.5m. Edited August 13, 2023 by JohnBishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 One of the reasons I used plasterboard pallets, high wall I made 2.4m high (2 x 1.2m), all others are cut down. Makes life easy for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, JohnMo said: One of the reasons I used plasterboard pallets, high wall I made 2.4m high (2 x 1.2m), all others are cut down. Makes life easy for yourself. I have these EUR pallets already so I will need to improvise. I could put the 2nd pallet in vertical orientation to get to 2.4m however with the concrete blocks underneath I will be well over 2.5m limit. My structure is above ground. Edited August 14, 2023 by JohnBishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBishop Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 Ok, I am going back into this project. I am about to order some threaded rods, nuts and penny washers from https://directchannel.uk.com/ I decided to go with M6 size. I don't see galvanised rods available only stainless steel and BZP Bright Zinc Plated. There are galvanised nuts and washers. Can I order BZP rods or source galvanised ones from somewhere else? I looked around but in other shops it's even more expensive or I cannot find smaller sized like M6 for instance but M12+. I also don't really know how to join the floor with the walls. I think I use some plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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