Garage Build Chaos
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OK the building itself is now finished
Now for the landscaping around it.
Floor tiles have been chosen subject to the tiler confirming they are suitable.
For the lighting in the end I have have gone for T5 fluorescent tubes with daylight bulbs, this was on the advice of a friend who is a lighting designer (has won lighting designer of the year three times).
and the rest of the electrical fittings were ordered yesterday for delivery on Tuesday.
Now for the landscaping around it.
Floor tiles have been chosen subject to the tiler confirming they are suitable.
For the lighting in the end I have have gone for T5 fluorescent tubes with daylight bulbs, this was on the advice of a friend who is a lighting designer (has won lighting designer of the year three times).
and the rest of the electrical fittings were ordered yesterday for delivery on Tuesday.
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Looking good, Robin. Really good.
What a kind offer, thank you. I was drooling over the 308s and 328s at BIAMF the other weekend. I'm in north Essex and not often over in your neck of the woods. I'll be there for the Silverstone Classic but obviously will be at the track. I'll PM you if I find myself heading your way.
What a kind offer, thank you. I was drooling over the 308s and 328s at BIAMF the other weekend. I'm in north Essex and not often over in your neck of the woods. I'll be there for the Silverstone Classic but obviously will be at the track. I'll PM you if I find myself heading your way.
and a couple of internal shots pre boarding out and pre tiling etc.,..
Tiles now ordered (enough for this garage and the double attached to the house) and will be here on Tuesday.
Very envious!
My double garage plans at the front of the house are no more due to planning rules. I have tried to persuade Mrs Maf to allow me to build something similar at the rear of my house as our garden is quite large and the kids are too big to play outside any more. She's not biting, said something about me buying even more cars...or something like that.
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Perhaps you should rent a lock-up MAF, for keeping any new Italian mistresses away from the prying eyes of Mrs. MAF. "Just off for a pint of milk, dear", you could cheerily call as you pop out for the day, or two.
Robin - looking great!
Robin - looking great!
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Looks amazing. The building work, the garage and the cars that go in it. Well done!
Just a boring thought, that I'm sure you've already thought of but may be of note. If the retaining wall and drainage has not been put in yet, water will run down that bank either into or below the garage. The new wood could get wet if it floods. But less obvious would be the concrete base being kept "moist" and not drying out in time for installation of the posts. Might be an idea to get moisture readings of the concrete before putting your posts in.
Just a boring thought, that I'm sure you've already thought of but may be of note. If the retaining wall and drainage has not been put in yet, water will run down that bank either into or below the garage. The new wood could get wet if it floods. But less obvious would be the concrete base being kept "moist" and not drying out in time for installation of the posts. Might be an idea to get moisture readings of the concrete before putting your posts in.
I apologise in advance for what I am about to say!! Please Please do not take offence!! 
I didn't want to open my gob, but I can't help it!!
You spent all that time, expense, ruined half your garden, laying concrete foundation(which is the most expensive part of the garage!!), and you put up a wooden shed?? Albeit a very large one!! I would have gone all the way and build a proper brick&mortar garage.
I apologise again, please do not take offence.
I am still jealous though.
I didn't want to open my gob, but I can't help it!!
You spent all that time, expense, ruined half your garden
, laying concrete foundation(which is the most expensive part of the garage!!), and you put up a wooden shed?? Albeit a very large one!! I would have gone all the way and build a proper brick&mortar garage.I apologise again, please do not take offence.
I am still jealous though.
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Good point, Ross.
Robin, Ross indicates that your cars are in clear danger of damp. As a personal favour I will be pleased to look after your 308 for you until such time as I have finished with it - sorry - until you are ready to house it somewhere bone dry.
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I now know where to come when I need somewhere to hide my cars
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I am sad enough that I have been doing little drawing trying to work just that out!
Hi Ross, thanks for that. Drainage has been run right around the garage taking the water into sink holes further down the garden to avoid just that so fingers crossed it should be ok. Certainly all seems dry in their so far.
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It has now been lined with 9mm ply and the question is whether to varnish it or paint it.... Electrics go in over the weekend so hopefully it will be easier to make a decision once that is done.
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I apologise in advance for what I am about to say!! Please Please do not take offence!!
I didn't want to open my gob, but I can't help it!!
You spent all that time, expense, ruined half your garden
I apologise again, please do not take offence.
I am still jealous though.
Hi Kin,
No offence taken. Various reasons for the building being wooden rather than bricks and mortar. The first is it was possible to do it under under permitted development rather than have to get full on planning permission, which with the fuss one of my neighbours (who can in reality barely see it) is making is undoubted;y for the best. Secondly in some ways a good wooden garage can provide a better environment for keeping cars as there is less chance of condensation etc.,..