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by odacunha
Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: Barn Conversions Forum
Topic: Setting Barn Posts for Glulam Frame and Ensuring They do not Rot
Replies: 2
Views: 3890

Re: Setting Barn Posts for Glulam Frame and Ensuring They do not Rot

Thanks Katoosh. I think that'll do the job just fine. Shame I'll need to take out another mortgage, but I want it to last my lifetime so I'll be doing it the right way.
Thanks again.
by odacunha
Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:36 am
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Old House, Stone walls, Cement Render, Internal or External Insulation
Replies: 23
Views: 66893

Re: Old House, Stone walls, Cement Render, Internal or External Insulation

Good day to all you helpful people... Unfortunately, having read through all your posts all you've served to do is confuse my predicament even more. Instead of creating a new related thread; I thought it's best to just continue it. I'm planning a complete refurb on a 1880's granite/stone house that ...
by odacunha
Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: Barn Conversions Forum
Topic: Setting Barn Posts for Glulam Frame and Ensuring They do not Rot
Replies: 2
Views: 3890

Setting Barn Posts for Glulam Frame and Ensuring They do not Rot

Hello all, I'm planning a glulam barn frame to go up in place of an old, crumbling, partly collapsed oak frame. During my planning phase I've been investigating the best way of setting the posts. I've seen many instances where suggestions are: 1. dig a 1m deep hole 2. place 4-6" gravel in the b...
by odacunha
Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: GRP Pitch Roof on Barn Rebuild Instead of Corrugated Metal
Replies: 0
Views: 2978

GRP Pitch Roof on Barn Rebuild Instead of Corrugated Metal

I know this may not be in the correct forum, but I'm hoping roofers with experience of GRP flat roofs can impart their knowledge. Here goes: I'm looking to re-build a barn and am looking for a long-term, cost effective solution that's not the usual corrugated metal... I like the idea of a GRP roof a...
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