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building a block shed

  • 06-01-2011 4:22pm
    #1
    terryjo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭


    hi all
    im about to start to build a cavity block shed,would it be ok to pour a 6 inch plint first them damp course and then the blocks,shed is going to be about 19ftx15ft thanks,looking forward to hearing from you all


Comments

  • #2
    Max Moment
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    Foundations generally need to be a couple of hundred mm into the ground in order to get sufficient bearing capacity from the soil and keep below the frost line; wheras the dpc needs to be at the finished floor level of your shed to prevent rising damp.

    You should consult a structural engineer on this, as although you may consider it only a shed, foundations need to be designed by a competent person.


  • #3
    mickdw
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    Cheapest way is to clear the vegetation own to a reasonably solid surface, fill with stone to required level leaving room for about a 6" concrete slab with additional concrete thickening around the outside edge.
    I would advise building it with a double wall & putting a step in the foundation to prevent water penetration. This is especially important if you get any amount of driving rain. You will also need to look at the steel reinforcing.


  • #4
    paddy147
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    Foundations will need to be at least 2 feet deep down and also had steel meash/rebar to give it more strength too.Thats what my builder did when building my garage.


  • #5
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    Max Moment wrote: »
    Foundations generally need to be a couple of hundred mm into the ground in order to get sufficient bearing capacity from the soil and keep below the frost line; wheras the dpc needs to be at the finished floor level of your shed to prevent rising damp.

    You should consult a structural engineer on this, as although you may consider it only a shed, foundations need to be designed by a competent person.


    Any builder who has to consult a structrual engineer,in order to build a 19 x 15 block shed and with regards to using a dpc,isnt a good or propper builder then.:rolleyes:

    It aint rocket science.


  • #6
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,553 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    paddy147 wrote: »
    Any builder who has to consult a structrual engineer,in order to build a 19 x 15 block shed ,isnt a good or propper builder then.:rolleyes:

    It aint rocket science.
    I think I have had about enough of your poor thought out comments on this forum. I am removing your access for 4 weeks for this and persistent infringement of the charter.

    On your return do not post comments like the above again.


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