Pocster Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Finally ( after around 7 years ) got to deal with this . The Lightwell is outside the below ground construction . I need to put a ‘floor’ in here . Needs to be able to take my weight as the light in there is bound to fail one day . The ground is rough . Also ( hard to tell ) the 1st 150mm is pir insulation . I did think about a shallow concrete pour over it - but not sure that would be strong enough ( max depth is 40mm before I finish with tile ). My concerns are strength and water ingress ( don’t really want to direct it towards the build ) . Any suggestions welcome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pocster Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 Quite nice with the light on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGrahamT21 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Very snazzy. Any scope for digging it out a little to get the required concrete depth? You'll probably want to leave a gap on the edge opposite the door/window and put a slight slope on whatever you put down to channel water away from the building 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 21 minutes ago, MikeGrahamT21 said: Very snazzy. Any scope for digging it out a little to get the required concrete depth? You'll probably want to leave a gap on the edge opposite the door/window and put a slight slope on whatever you put down to channel water away from the building Digging it out is a maybe . I seem to remember whilst it looks like rough ground ontop it’s actually a big chunk of poured concrete …. I’ll clean it up tomorrow so we can see what’s there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 If it were me, I'd put in a mix of black and white beach / river pebbles. On top of something rigid to protect the PIR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andehh Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 What's the plan for drainage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 31 minutes ago, Conor said: If it were me, I'd put in a mix of black and white beach / river pebbles. On top of something rigid to protect the PIR. Yeah I like that . What rigid thing on the pir though ? To deal with moisture and my weight … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 Just now, Andehh said: What's the plan for drainage? There is no plan ! . It seems to manage ok now . But I don’t want to cause an issue …. . Decorative chippings as suggested by @Conor might be the way to go . Perhaps I don’t need a solid base underneath ? . If I need to get in there just put a board from the window ledge across bridging the pir ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Pocster said: suggestions welcome ! Could have been covered with some walk on glazing. Wasn't there a bit floating about on here that would have fitted perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Could have been covered with some walk on glazing. Wasn't there a bit floating about on here that would have fitted perfectly. You can (expletive deleted) yourself with a goats (expletive deleted) up your shitty mofo ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Pocster said: You can (expletive deleted) yourself with a goats (expletive deleted) up your shitty mofo ass Yes, saw that happening as I drove past your place 4 hours ago, thankfully the speed limit was raised up to 60 MPH today, no one wanted to see your goat and mofo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, Pocster said: Yeah I like that . What rigid thing on the pir though ? To deal with moisture and my weight … cement board? don't know if that's suitable but thought i'd throw it out there? Edited September 28, 2023 by Thorfun late to the party with the walk-on glazing joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 17 hours ago, Pocster said: There is no plan ! . It seems to manage ok now . But I don’t want to cause an issue …. . Decorative chippings as suggested by @Conor might be the way to go . Perhaps I don’t need a solid base underneath ? . If I need to get in there just put a board from the window ledge across bridging the pir ???? I'd use an offcut of basement wall capillary board - the dimpled plastic stuff that you put up against a tanked wall to prevent damage. I'm sure somebody on here will have a square metre sitting around somewhere. It will stop damage to the PIR and also direct water away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 A clean and touch up paint now . Looks good I think 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Pocster said: A clean and touch up paint now . Looks good I think SWMBO wants to stick plants in there . In winter it’s unsurprisingly cold . In summer it’s an oven . Whatever she puts in there will die 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I like it, would make an awesome aquarium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Holy sh1t, somebody followed my advice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canski Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I've got about 150 pallets spare if you want to collect them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Conor said: Holy sh1t, somebody followed my advice. I know . Wish @Thorfun would listen to me ! . @Conor it worked really well - you’re a legend like me 😊👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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