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My garden Room Build

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    #272
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,368 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    It's very hard to replicate cedar colour the wood itself seems to have a warmth to it.

    I'm a big fan of shou sugi ban its looks brilliant when done well and its pretty hard to make a bags of it. Get yourself a roofing blow torch and a drill attachment to rake it put after.

    Brilliant work altogether well done.


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    #273
    runawaybishop
    Registered Users Posts: 9,502 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    What's the story with the external finish, can you do what you want if it's at the back? If it was to the side would you need to match the house or what?


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    #274
    RobAMerc
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    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    It's very hard to replicate cedar colour the wood itself seems to have a warmth to it.

    I think I will try to "redden" it a little and maybe yacht varnish it to get the look. The deal has the grain but a lot more knots I think, maybe thats the difference.
    iwillhtfu wrote: »

    I'm a big fan of shou sugi ban its looks brilliant when done well and its pretty hard to make a bags of it.

    wanna bet ? :D
    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    a drill attachment to rake it put after.

    what does this mean ?


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    #275
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users Posts: 5,862 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    runawaybishop wrote: »
    What's the story with the external finish, can you do what you want if it's at the back? If it was to the side would you need to match the house or what?

    Back of my house - i'll do what I like thanks ! :pac:
    No rules I know of to specify the finish.


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    #276
    TimHorton
    Registered Users Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭TimHorton


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    rigtho - so I got cracking on the cladding this morning

    I am a bit disappoointed that I wasnt skillful enough to be able to get the butt joint at the tops and over the doors so good I didnt need the mouldings - but hey.

    Anyway - here is the outcome ...

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    Later I went and picked up some Cedar furniture stain to "Cerdarize" the cladding.

    Sadly, I dont think its the colour I wanted - now I am fairly colour blind, so forgive me if I am wrong, but beneath is the colour I was going for ! I think I missed !

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    This guy is a pro installer, He does the Cedar finish on all his jobs, He will be doing a video about how to get Cedar finish this week(He mentions this in yesterdays video) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChqWFbSX8STP_c8W0RVW1Xw/videos


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    #277
    Pkiernan
    Registered Users Posts: 4,315 ✭✭✭Pkiernan


    Mellor wrote: »
    If they were high and low they’d be less effective.
    Ideally they’d be in a perfect line, but offsetting by their depth allows them to be fixed easily

    Thanks. Good to know!


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    #278
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,368 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    what does this mean ?

    After you burn it you rake out the burn't bits to get a nice finish. You can do it with a wire brush but on such long lengths your arms would be pulled off you. you can get a few different brushes that fit into a drill, nylon brushes and wire ones also. You could probably leave it raw also I know that's what they do on the roof of some of those log cabins out in the woods.

    Here's a bit I did on a bike rack with cheap pine paneling.

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    #279
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users Posts: 5,862 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    that looks superb !


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    #280
    Mellor
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    RobAMerc wrote: »
    Back of my house - i'll do what I like thanks ! :pac:
    No rules I know of to specify the finish.

    He’s referring to the planning exemption that you’re availing of to build the room. There’s a clause about the finishes when its to the side of the house. Rear is do as you like though.


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    #281
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Pkiernan wrote: »
    Is there a potential issue with having the horizontal cross members sp close to each other?
    Normally I'd see them spaced out higher and lower

    None.


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    #282
    runawaybishop
    Registered Users Posts: 9,502 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    Back of my house - i'll do what I like thanks ! :pac:
    No rules I know of to specify the finish.

    Fair enough, just curious because I am planning on building a shed myself.
    Mellor wrote: »
    He’s referring to the planning exemption that you’re availing of to build the room. There’s a clause about the finishes when its to the side of the house. Rear is do as you like though.
    Yeah exactly.


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    #283
    RobAMerc
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    Yea, as far as i know there is no rules on finish if it cannot be seen from the front.

    Post up your pics so.we can follow along, lots of useful hints and tips here.


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    #284
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Will someone please turn off this poxy rain so we can get back to work!:mad:


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    #285
    rampantbunny
    Registered Users Posts: 907 ✭✭✭rampantbunny


    dodzy wrote: »
    Will someone please turn off this poxy rain so we can get back to work!:mad:

    I turned it off here in Galway, but might not be any good to you :p


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    #286
    dodzy
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    Put the wrapping paper on. Just waiting on the EPDM kit which I ordered from the UK. Got a 10% discount for mentioning the Ali Dymock build on YouTube. €497 all in. Cladding pick up tomorrow. Running 2.5sq today for elec and lighting. Also get slabbing the internal insulation. Hopefully rain stays away! Day 8.5 today. Spend to date €3200 which includes the EPDM and the 2 x sets of French doors.

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    #287
    DublinDilbert
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    dodzy wrote: »
    Put the wrapping paper on. Just waiting on the EPDM kit which I ordered from the UK. Got a 10% discount for mentioning the Ali Dymock build on YouTube. €497 all in. Cladding pick up tomorrow. Running 2.5sq today for elec and lighting. Also get slabbing the internal insulation. Hopefully rain stays away! Day 8.5 today. Spend to date €3200 which includes the EPDM and the 2 x sets of French doors.

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    Looks great, 400mm spacing on walls and roof? 6x2 for the roof?


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    #288
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


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    DublinDilbert wrote: »
    Looks great, 400mm spacing on walls and roof? 6x2 for the roof?

    Yes sir, spot on. And all treated timber. Overkill for the intended purpose but you’d be saving little trimming it back. Unproductive day unfortunately. A lot of running around - Ballymount / baldoyle / mitre saw packed up (electrical fault on PCB which we fixed with a bypass thank f*** as she still has a bit to do, got sidetracked onto a garden set that arrived and needed to be assembled (keep war office happy) but will belt into it tomorrow !

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    #289
    Class MayDresser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 395 ✭✭Class MayDresser


    Much to assembling it? Always thought they came pre assembled.


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    #290
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Class MayDresser wrote: »
    Much to assembling it? Always thought they came pre assembled.

    Flat pack. I thought they came assembled too. 1 box. 30mins. Quality is decent enough. But once I see a shoddy vacuum packed nut/bolt & washer pack, I never expect much. Anyway.... I’ll Proper bate into it tomorrow !


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    #291
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    I’ve a newfound respect for upc French door fitters. Jesus, a slog for the untrained. Anyway, doors up and all locking as they should - a lot of tweaking to get everything right. I’m sure a pro would have had it done in no time. Cladding has started. Now that’s a piece of piss thankfully!

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    #292
    RobAMerc
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    dodzy wrote: »
    I’ve a newfound respect for upc French door fitters. Jesus, a slog for the untrained. Anyway, doors up and all locking as they should - a lot of tweaking to get everything right. I’m sure a pro would have had it done in no time. Cladding has started. Now that’s a piece of piss thankfully!

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    Looks great - I think ( as I am colourblind ) that thats the same colour as mine - I am going to have a crap ton left over as I didnt do 2 walls I had planned to.

    If you ( or anyone else ) is looking for some ..... Its free to take away, with some J channel and starter strips.


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    #293
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users Posts: 5,367 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    Looks great - I think ( as I am colourblind ) that thats the same colour as mine - I am going to have a crap ton left over as I didnt do 2 walls I had planned to.

    If you ( or anyone else ) is looking for some ..... Its free to take away, with some J channel and starter strips.

    I would make use of it if you don't need it...


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    #294
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    DublinDilbert wrote: »
    I would make use of it if you don't need it...

    If it’s SAND I may well use it. DD there first of course 👍


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    #295
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users Posts: 5,367 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    dodzy wrote: »
    If it’s SAND I may well use it. DD there first of course ðŸ‘

    If it matches yours and you need it, go for it. I would use it, but will be placing an order, so not a big deal for me to order all that I need.


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    #296
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users Posts: 5,862 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    rigtho - give me a coupla days to finish up and I'll see whats left - but it should be a good bit

    this is the colour ...

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    #297
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    rigtho - give me a coupla days to finish up and I'll see whats left - but it should be a good bit

    this is the colour ...
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    Cheers lads, out of interest, any reason you used a different colour corner piece? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me.


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    #298
    RobAMerc
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    reason = wife : originally she wanted Dark grey with white trims but he didnt have dark grey. I got white trims anyway.


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    #299
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Got another day at it yesterday and a few hrs today before night shift tonight....
    Starting to take shape. Roof arrived on Monday. Will have to wait until cladding and fascia/soffit is complete. This weekend will sort it.

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    #300
    RobAMerc
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    Brilliant job man, well done! Your transition from soffit to cladding looks way better than mine.


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    #301
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Roof done along with all the finishing trims and fascia/soffit fully done. Gutter tomorrow and electrics. A quick plug for rubber4roofs in the UK. Everything needed in one pack. Great piece of kit altogether520595.jpeg

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