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My understanding is the wall inside will be cold in winter at least and therefore any moisture going through to it would condense. Thst said if installed right PIR with a foil layer is a decent vapour barrier so little should get there however it’s not a perfect barrier and I’m not a perfect...

Interesting thought, watch this space! Lol

Thank you, I will try to test this weekend when I do more photos and have a dig, love the name! Thanks. Very much. Any reason you didn’t go the tanking slurry option suggested elsewhere?

Thanks I’ll need to go research tanking options! Anything wrong with bitumen paint up the wall outside?

completely agree I was thinking the same but living in a conservation area may cause issues even when it’s unseen by anyone and the garage is hardly in keeping. Yes it’s hard to visualise, I will sort some photos There is a fairly decent stone bridge 50m away downstream. It’s field upstream...

I think at the same time. The owner then was renovating the entire property.

Thanks for the reply. Yes it is, we are very lucky. But it comes with risks as you say. oh I can imagine all sorts not done right here. they painted the breeze block with “something” rather than render or glad it. I’m still to work out what the black paint from top to bottom of walls actually...

Is moisture resistant plasterboard worth it in my situation?

thanks, I’d seen so many YouTube videos of 4x2 and 6x2 used for joists that I was worrying that my thin 3x2 wouldn’t take much weight. I’m not about to go dancing a jig up there but I would want to crawl around to get insulation between the joists. Would you feel ok doing that yourself If that...

It is a lovely looking stream but full of lead due to historic mining. However I think fishing is more about the experience than actually catching anything!

I have just realised these are “breeze blocks” with no render on the outside. I think they have been painted with something to try to waterproof it. I’ll need to dig around the rear where the ground build up against the wall to see what below. Hmmmm I can see more cost coming in. At least...

I am currently planning the fit out of an existing double garage as a workshop and I really need some advice. I’d like any thoughts on my situation, plans or anything I’m missing please. I’m sorry for the long post but I hope it gets all the details in. I appreciate anyone who reads it. My post...

Thanks very much!

…..I would prefer that but this is a ready drilled MFT top and I can’t opt for a different material. Can I use danish oil or would you suggest something else to seal it?

Hi, I‘m looking to stain my MR MDF MFT top black for better contrast and to provide some additional moisture resistance. The MDF I have is the green dyed version. Can anyone recommend a product or combination that will give me a reasonably dark black/grey whilst also sealing? I need the surface...

Only from a visual inspection. I’ve not been here long so I can’t tell completely. I have a moisture meter so I can check that out. I’m actually now planning on insulating it with battens 50mm from the wall for condensation barrier and breathable membrane were the wood connects to walls...

Ah thanks I hadn’t found the ply version. Hmmmmmm. No no no no MDF makes sense😉😀. As you say it’s a long duration consumable. I’m going the commercial route for simplicity and speed. I’d love to build a traditional English carpenter’s bench. But this is about getting something that enables me...

Absolutely, and the price is through the roof due to obvious current affairs. Well there is weight and I don’t really want to be cutting MDF myself. All probably something I could deal with. Im unsure if sealing the ply I’m the same way as mdf would provide same protection.

100mm beech sounds beautiful! I guess I could do a combination on the bench top of solid hardwood and the MFT as an insert. My trouble is cost of that kind of material and ability to craft it. But I will do some research. Thanks Austin.

I’ve had similar experiences with MDF. The top will be the only MDF as that’s what the commercial MFT tops are made of. They do use Medite MDF MR (Moisture Resistant) and I would use Danish Oil on it. Diolch yn fawr!