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#31
Projects / Re: The "Roadkill Chop-Shop" P...
Last post by Roadkill - October 10, 2016, 04:30:45 AMThe second skip has now gone. I did 4 trips to the dump yesterday, clearing a bit more soil (clay, really).
I've started leveling the soil at the back (horrid job). Also I started digging a trench to install drainage pipes to divert surface water to an existing soak-away . . . . Unfortunately, on inspection the soak-away is doing next-to-nothing so I now have to dig that up and re-form it before running the new pipes.
:rolleyes:
I also am weighing-up my options regarding the surface water coming off the roof of the structure . . . . the area was about 75% concrete before (ie. no natural drainage) and didn't flood or pool much so theoretically I shouldn't have to do much.
The current plan is to have a single-pitch roof falling to the back of the structure . . . there I'll probably split the gutter into two, taking one to an existing down-pipe (and its soak-away) and divert the other gutter down, underground and back to another nearby down-pipe - but that's quite a bit of work in itself.
I'm not keen on diverting it all to the nearby down-pipe - that'll more than double the collection area it was designed for.
:chiny:
Anyway, as of yesterday --
Progress feels pretty slow at the moment as leveling takes time and without a skip nearby, disposing of the arisings takes time, too !
One the plus side, the build itself should be pretty quick, once the slab is done . . . . You can see some of the steel flashing sections in the picture above ready.
I've started leveling the soil at the back (horrid job). Also I started digging a trench to install drainage pipes to divert surface water to an existing soak-away . . . . Unfortunately, on inspection the soak-away is doing next-to-nothing so I now have to dig that up and re-form it before running the new pipes.
:rolleyes:
I also am weighing-up my options regarding the surface water coming off the roof of the structure . . . . the area was about 75% concrete before (ie. no natural drainage) and didn't flood or pool much so theoretically I shouldn't have to do much.
The current plan is to have a single-pitch roof falling to the back of the structure . . . there I'll probably split the gutter into two, taking one to an existing down-pipe (and its soak-away) and divert the other gutter down, underground and back to another nearby down-pipe - but that's quite a bit of work in itself.
I'm not keen on diverting it all to the nearby down-pipe - that'll more than double the collection area it was designed for.
:chiny:
Anyway, as of yesterday --
Progress feels pretty slow at the moment as leveling takes time and without a skip nearby, disposing of the arisings takes time, too !
One the plus side, the build itself should be pretty quick, once the slab is done . . . . You can see some of the steel flashing sections in the picture above ready.
#32
General Banter / Re: I'm a MONDEO MAN, now !!!
Last post by Roadkill - October 05, 2016, 04:55:32 PM298,000+ .....
#33
Projects / Re: The "Roadkill Chop-Shop" P...
Last post by ianjpage - October 05, 2016, 03:13:12 PMComing along nicely looks a good solid base under there, what was thefe before as looks like been other building or summat there?
#34
Projects / Re: Cadillac Home Entertainmen...
Last post by ianjpage - October 05, 2016, 03:09:46 PMLooking good!
#35
Projects / Re: The "Roadkill Chop-Shop" P...
Last post by Roadkill - October 05, 2016, 08:30:52 AMPut in another couple of hours shifting soil last night . . the second 8-yarder is nearly full but I'll get more in yet !!
Also took some levels with the laser-level last night after it got dark . . . The depth from proposed floor level to the existing slabs is 85-135mm which is pretty good. I was concerned that it would be too shallow but anything over 75mm is workable so all good.
There's a few more bits to move but the plan is to concentrate on clearing more soil until the skip is rammed so it can be off-hired.
I don't want to pay for a third skip so am hoping that the last of the soil can be taken to the dump in buckets using the Mondeo. :chiny:
Also took some levels with the laser-level last night after it got dark . . . The depth from proposed floor level to the existing slabs is 85-135mm which is pretty good. I was concerned that it would be too shallow but anything over 75mm is workable so all good.
There's a few more bits to move but the plan is to concentrate on clearing more soil until the skip is rammed so it can be off-hired.
I don't want to pay for a third skip so am hoping that the last of the soil can be taken to the dump in buckets using the Mondeo. :chiny:
#36
Projects / Re: Cadillac Home Entertainmen...
Last post by Roadkill - October 05, 2016, 08:23:35 AMGot the new TV, Blu Ray and now a Sonos wotsit.
Extended the wall under the stairs to suit, got all the wiring relocated inside the wall for the new set-up . . .
Where the wires/cables currently exit the wall will be hidden by the front of the Caddy (the Sky Box and Blu Ray will also be inside of the Caddy . . . Not sure if the Sonos sound bar will stay there or not yet.
Next job on this is obviously the front of the Caddy itself but that's a little way off yet.
Extended the wall under the stairs to suit, got all the wiring relocated inside the wall for the new set-up . . .
Where the wires/cables currently exit the wall will be hidden by the front of the Caddy (the Sky Box and Blu Ray will also be inside of the Caddy . . . Not sure if the Sonos sound bar will stay there or not yet.
Next job on this is obviously the front of the Caddy itself but that's a little way off yet.
#37
Projects / Re: The "Roadkill Chop-Shop" P...
Last post by Roadkill - October 03, 2016, 05:28:24 AMWork is progressing nicely.
I filled the first 8-yard skip up on Friday night and had to get another . . . That's currently just over half-full.
Since the picture above was taken a good chunk of the soil area has been taken away.
There's an existing slab covering most of the area - which is great - but it would've been better if it was an inch or so lower . . . I'm not about to break that out, though !!
I'll probably have a bit of a break tonight and do stuff at home as I've been slaving away for 5 out of the last 6 days and need to recover (!!)
I filled the first 8-yard skip up on Friday night and had to get another . . . That's currently just over half-full.
Since the picture above was taken a good chunk of the soil area has been taken away.
There's an existing slab covering most of the area - which is great - but it would've been better if it was an inch or so lower . . . I'm not about to break that out, though !!
I'll probably have a bit of a break tonight and do stuff at home as I've been slaving away for 5 out of the last 6 days and need to recover (!!)
#38
Projects / Re: Project - Paperweight - No...
Last post by Titsy - October 01, 2016, 07:30:38 AM:funny:
#39
Projects / Re: Project - Paperweight - No...
Last post by Roadkill - September 30, 2016, 05:51:43 AMQuote from: Jamieg285 on September 29, 2016, 07:59:31 AM
I'd like to see Sam doing the hoovering though... :tongue:
Corrected. :smirk:
#40
Projects / Re: Project - Paperweight - No...
Last post by Jamieg285 - September 29, 2016, 07:59:31 AMVery nice.
I'd like to see Sam trying to move it to do the hoovering though... :tongue:
I'd like to see Sam trying to move it to do the hoovering though... :tongue: