Rob's New Workshop

[Neomorph]

If I am not clear ask me again but blame the Electricity supplier for forcing me out. :roll: :roll:

Les

.. or the alcohol for blurring your typing

When you say "blew the computer out" do you mean the computer went bang or just shut off. I lost one PC when we had a power surge followed by a 5 hour blackout. Since then I have fitted surge protectors for every electronic device in my flat but especially for my computers. With them being available everywhere these days it's well worth the outlay.

 

[ratkinsonuk]

OK - I've come up with a cunning plan

By doing away with the concrete floor totally, and adding a 3rd supporting foundation, I should save quite a bit of money and time :-

The question now is, how thick do I need to make the joists to ensure there's no flex over the 6' span? If i put noggins in-between each joist, that will ensure they remain upright and add some stability.

Rob.

 

[OLD]

Here is a link for you
http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/load-bearing_walls.htm
how about some insulation between the joists.

 

[ratkinsonuk]

Thanks OLD.

Look's like if I went for 600mm (2') centres, I could get away with 5'' x 2'' :-

"47 x 122 mm = 2.09 m"

Anyone know the average cost of 12 lengths of 5'' x 2'' x 12' in pressure treated wood?

Rob.

 

[OLD]

Thats a size not stocked by my local wood yard
http://www.fortimber.demon.co.uk/white_wd.htm
Also if you are cladding the wall could rest on the floor joists.

 

[les chicken]

Rob
you could just use concrete blocks on their sides as padstones set on concrete every 2 feet. 6x2 is the standard tanalised size.

Les

 

[bobscarle]

Rob

Just pricing up for my new workshop / shed. I am looking at 4" x 2" pressure treated timber for my floor joists. I was quoted £1.10 + VAT per metre.

Bob Scarle

 

[ratkinsonuk]

That's pretty good.

The costs I could find worked out at about £80, where your supplier comes in at around £55 (£1.30 x 43m).

Who are they - it may be worth me buying all the timber from a single 'cheaper' supplier?

Rob.

 

[bobscarle]

Rob

I was quoted that price by Edwards in Redditch, part of the Buildbase group. Just had a quick look on their web site, it looks like the closest branch is in Hadleigh, about 11 miles away.

Bob