workshop

Hi all, I’ve built a flat pack log cabin from power sheds as a workshop. The “logs” are 44mm thick and it’s actually really warm in there compared to outside. I did an insulated concrete base with 100mm PIR and am currently studding the interior so I have cavities to hide electrics behind...

I'm wanting to wire my workshop up to the main consumer unit, I plan on doing all the wiring my self as far as the main consumer unit then getting in a sparky to check my work and then connect it up to the mains. My question, is it possible with my consumer unit? Do I need to move anything or...

Hi there! I'm starting a new project! I have just moved into a new home around 2 months ago as you can see by the title I want to create a new garden workshop. I am just a keen DIY GUY I have done some Wall and Floor Tiling and general handyman services on and off since 2008 but never taken up...

Hi there, After some great advice earlier this week (thanks again rogerk101 & stevie22) on suitable foundations for my workshop build Ive got another question... it might be a stupid one but it’s been playing on my mind... My soil contains a lot of clay, so by using MOT in the base of the...

Hi there, I’ve a question about poured concrete in clay soil. Can I just fill the base of the holes I’ve dug with MOT and pour the concrete on top like you would with ‘normal soil’ or do I need to do something different as my soil contains clay? Ive read building on clay isn’t a good idea as...

Hi there, My first post, hopefully in the correct section... This might be a bit long winded and few basic questions so please bare with me :) I’m looking to build a workshop in my garden, 4.8m x 3.6m ..exact (4880x3660) good n strong The garden is on a slope apx 15-20 degrees so think my...

Hi, I was hoping someone could help me out. I recently bought a 10x6 shed and I am wanting to insulate it to make it nicer to work in during the colder months. My plan was to put rockwool inbetween the joists and then cover with 9mm Plywood. However I have been reading up on this and i am...

Hi I have recently built a new shed/workshop but have a question about insulation before I clad it internally. Walls - are made up of 3x2 (75x47mm) treated timber stud walls, with builders paper stapled to outside and weatherboard cladding fixed on top for the sides and back which won't be...

Hi Guys, Just a quick question if anyone can help. I'm going to be building a workshop which will be 4.8m x 6m. I'm pretty happy with the what i'm building the walls and floor from, but the flat roof is a question for me at the moment. permitted development and all that limits my roof...

Hi, During last year I have been slowly building a shed/workshop on a tight budget, still not quite finished yet. It is a timber frame construction and hence combustible. It is a tad less than 15 square metres but it is within 1 metre of a 5ft concrete block boundary wall, on the other side of...

Hi! Sorry, I know this question comes up a lot but I can't find anything that answers my particular problem. As I the distance and power consumption My workshop (to be) is around 60/70m from my house/consumer unit. I want it to be future proof..ie, welders/compressors. I will be getting a...

Hi Y'all Experts, please can you tell me what materials to use to insulate and clad the interior of my wooden workshop including a breathable membrane lining? I would like the most reasonable priced but warm in winter range, not the most expensive. Thanks :)

Hello, I have a pretty pokey garden with tiny workshop in. I want more space so wan to build a breeze block building at the end of my garden that is half sunken into ground with a decking area on top. When I have seen similar designs to this built in the past a poured concrete roof has been...

I'm currently building a workshop at the end of my garden and just planning my electrics. I will be getting an electrician in to do most of the work but wanted to understand what my best option would be. The workshop is about 40m from my existing consumer unit thats located in my garage. I'm...

Hi all. Sorry for what will be a big post and if this is in the wrong thread please move it to the more appropriate. I asked a builder to sort me a shed that could fit my motocycle in and do basic maintenance work on it, in the shed. He took the mick out of me on several occasions and I ended...

Hi, firstly thank you for reading. This post maybe long but I wish to offer as much info as possible thus aiding any advice you could give me please :) Feel free to skip the - questions part at the bottom if need be. - The history... I moved in with my partner and have started to use the...

Hi! I'm trying to insulate a single skin concrete garage workshop as best I can without too much outlay as we rent. We've fixed up 50mm polystyrene sheets to insulate the metal corrugated roof (strung in place between the struts so there is a gap above them) and padded out the wooden double...

So I have a 6m x 6m concrete sectional garage which I'm half way through converting. Trouble is I'm way over budget as we speak, I don't want to botch anything however I would like some advice on what the best alternative materials are to soundproof the place. I'm in a residential area however...

Hi, So just moved in to new house and I'm turning the large concrete sectional garage I now have into a workshop. I want to clad the exterior but not sure how far I need to go with it? Inside I'll be framing it out with a stud frame, insulation, breather membrane and sealing all joints etc...

Hi All, I'm about to embark on a project that I'm really looking forward to. My wife and I have recently started fostering and we've found that once there's a couple of kids in the house we've run out of space! I already have a small workshop in the garden, but unfortunately I've out grown...