Making the garage more hospitable

[gaz1]

5" too thin for blocks

could you build on the outside of the base ? if you can do your footings build up from there also not forgetting if the rear side is blocked off you could build in wood instead that would mean 3 sides in block

 

[ukracer]

So the Gyproc is standing up OK?

That's roughly where I was heading, batons to create a cavity,

Is it worth loosing 6 inches each side to create a cavity or as I am cladding mine with shiplap anyway to stick some insulation between the 4 inch block and shiplap.?

 

[vw1]

5" too thin for blocks

could you build on the outside of the base ? if you can do your footings build up from there also not forgetting if the rear side is blocked off you could build in wood instead that would mean 3 sides in block

Well in front of base I had new path laid down so not really I shall post up photo tomorrow..

 

[vw1]

Well in front of base I had new path laid down so not really I shall post up photo tomorrow..

Looks like a wooden work shop it is then.

 

[gaz1]

query here have you built your cement foundation with rebar or heavy wire mesh if not the answer is still no if you had of done then you could have used concrete blocks above sort like a floating foundation

so can you build at back of it and also at the sides the question im asking is can you dig lower at these 3 angles if yes there is a way to thicken up your slab under the shed at the front

or you can do it all the way around it

its called under pinning using concrete mix

http://construction.about.com/od/Wa...What-Is-Underpinning-Underpinning-Methods.htm

dig infront of your concrete base then dig 6" under your concrete slab sides then dig 6" under your concrete slab has to be done in 2 or 3 depending on length of your base

what this does is change your concrete slab to 11" deep thickness at the sides all around it therefore able to build with concrete blocks above it

 

[Moosevan]

For insulation, you can do lots worse than looking at http://www.secondsandco.co.uk/ This is, as the name suggests, the Kingspan 2nd grade insulation supplier. I've used 25mm Koolduct as insulation in my carport (bike shop) roof, 55' x 25' barn roof - both under box profile sheets. Never had a condensation issue. The Koolduct is supposedly higher density and insulation value than std Kingspan. I even used it to line out the inside of my garage behind the plasterboard when I converted it to a bedroom. You might get damaged edges or peeling foil, but at £8 per 8x4 sheet, I can live with that. They also deliver nationwide for about £30.

 

[vw1]

query here have you built your cement foundation with rebar or heavy wire mesh if not the answer is still no if you had of done then you could have used concrete blocks above sort like a floating foundation

so can you build at back of it and also at the sides the question im asking is can you dig lower at these 3 angles if yes there is a way to thicken up your slab under the shed at the front

or you can do it all the way around it

its called under pinning using concrete mix

http://construction.about.com/od/Wa...What-Is-Underpinning-Underpinning-Methods.htm

dig infront of your concrete base then dig 6" under your concrete slab sides then dig 6" under your concrete slab has to be done in 2 or 3 depending on length of your base

what this does is change your concrete slab to 11" deep thickness at the sides all around it therefore able to build with concrete blocks above it

Well all the above are out the question as I had it laid for a shed so no wire mesh etc were use as were not really need for a wood shed. But have changed my mind and wanted a block work shop as it is out of the question now , only other option is for me to rip it up and start again and that is not possible with my bad back and funds..

7ft x 18ft with 19mm t&t comes in delivered and assembled for around £1000 and then I would like to insulate the walls , roof , floor plus lights , sockets , extract fan ..

 

[ukracer]

For insulation, you can do lots worse than looking at http://www.secondsandco.co.uk/ This is, as the name suggests, the Kingspan 2nd grade insulation supplier. I've used 25mm Koolduct as insulation in my carport (bike shop) roof, 55' x 25' barn roof - both under box profile sheets. Never had a condensation issue. The Koolduct is supposedly higher density and insulation value than std Kingspan. I even used it to line out the inside of my garage behind the plasterboard when I converted it to a bedroom. You might get damaged edges or peeling foil, but at £8 per 8x4 sheet, I can live with that. They also deliver nationwide for about £30.

Can't see any for 8 quid mate.

 

[Moosevan]

Can't see any for 8 quid mate.

Apologies, I should have clarified, that was the last lot I bought earlier this year - didn't check prices again before posting info & I posted Koolduct when I should have said Kooltherm. I have used these as underfloor insulation also - no problem with crush load.

Now checked - Kooltherm £9.00/ 1.2x2.4 board http://www.secondsandco.co.uk/#!pro...il-tissue---20-23mm---1.2-x-2.4-m---kooltherm

This is the foil/tissue faced board. The foil/foil is £10 per board (+VAT).

 

[ukracer]

Apologies, I should have clarified, that was the last lot I bought earlier this year - didn't check prices again before posting info & I posted Koolduct when I should have said Kooltherm. I have used these as underfloor insulation also - no problem with crush load.

Now checked - Kooltherm £9.00/ 1.2x2.4 board http://www.secondsandco.co.uk/#!pro...il-tissue---20-23mm---1.2-x-2.4-m---kooltherm

This is the foil/tissue faced board. The foil/foil is £10 per board (+VAT).

Cheers mate I am guessing the OP can use these as well . I would be happy at 10 quid a sheet to be honest

Can you fit these on an internal wall and then render on them as you would with plaster board.

 

[Highway_Star]

Indeed. Muchos grassyarse!

 

[Moosevan]

I battened, fixed boards to blockwork between the battens & then attached plasterboard on top of the battens. Turned one garage into toasty warm bedroom! It's good stuff; easy to cut & even being shaped as we speak (so to speak) to widen a set of Broadspeed-style wide Jag arches ready for glassing even wider...