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by markwilliams82
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:40 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: Garden decking
Replies: 10
Views: 8334

That's a great website! Thanks! I got all the framework built the weekend before last when the weather was dry...luckily and I'm having the decking boards delivered on Friday to finish the job off if the weather stays dry! Although I'm so determined to get it finished this weekend I'd probably get s...
by markwilliams82
Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Garden decking
Replies: 10
Views: 8334

Got all the wood for the frame today so weather permitting I plan on making the frame tomorrow and getting it set up, and then over the course of the week fix the decking top. one question though is should the frame sit on top of the posts into the ground or will screwing the frame onto the side of ...
by markwilliams82
Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: Garden decking
Replies: 10
Views: 8334

Not sure why you cant see the picture, think you just need to put the link into your browser instead m I'll only be able to put the one side of the frame against the wall, but like you say it'll provide a perfect starting point, and will give me the positions needed for securing the posts in the soi...
by markwilliams82
Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Garden decking
Replies: 10
Views: 8334

That was a brilliant and really helpful reply thanks! You've really given me some ideas and shed some light on some things. Especially when you mentioned about the location. Its hard to describe, but some of the decking will actually be against a wall. I've tried to do a picture So from what you're ...
by markwilliams82
Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: cellar access
Replies: 1
Views: 2723

cellar access

hey everyone, i'm currently living in a 1860s terrace house which has a cellar and access point at the front where people used to deliver coal. we're looking to build a porch on the front of the house and unfortunately the cellar access is close to where we want the porch and will need foundations.....
by markwilliams82
Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Garden decking
Replies: 10
Views: 8334

Garden decking

I'm looking into putting some decking in my garden. I've never done any decking before so am looking for all the help I can get. the area where I want the decking is concreted over however the ground isnt level, and one end is higher by about a foot compared to the other side. can i put decking on t...
by markwilliams82
Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp issues in new house
Replies: 1
Views: 3781

damp issues in new house

Hey everyone, I've recently moved into my first house with my gf and we're starting to notice a few issues with damp. we've got a cellar which is showing signs of damp but this isnt too bad and has had work done on it by the previous owners to protect the house so this isnt on our priority list....y...
by markwilliams82
Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Garden patio
Replies: 1
Views: 4396

Garden patio

Hey everyone, I've recently moved into my first house with my gf and we're starting to work on the garden and want to slab an area of garden at the bottom for putting some storage on and some pots....however I've never laid slabs in my life.....stupid question, what do I need to do? At the moment th...
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