Spanthefestaman
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Sorry I felt terrible the other day so I didn't get a chance to look at prices.
Anyway for example if I was to use plastic TG cladding it would be as follows.
16x TG 5000x300 panels
6x J trim
1x H section panel joint
1 x Angle
Total £205.50
OSB 9mm x1200 x 2400 is £20.50 at Wickes I would need 9x boards if not 10.
So saying 10x as a precaution its the same price but would require painting, noggins and some kind of a trim to finish the edges.
The plastic would be lighter so no worry of making the roof structure too heavy, no need to repaint just hoover and wipe clean. Would require a fair bit of detail to make a good job of it.
The wood would be easier to screw things to the ceiling (plastic ok as long as you pick up the joists), The Wickes OSB was very shinny so I'm not sure how well paint would stick to it. If the roof leaks the wood could possibly be destroyed. Would be easier to install as mistakes can be covered up.
I think I'm swaying towards UPVC as I would like a nice clean reflective finish. I don't plan to attach anything to the ceiling as I don't want to obstruct any of my lighting and with it being a low ceiling I don't want to have to duck when I move around it.
Regards compressors it's one of those things. We all probably have one, some can afford new, some have to get second hand. Compressed air is a risk in so many ways without the worry of the compressor itself blowing up. With any workshop be it DIY or Professional its all about being as safe as possible and if it doesn't seem right you probably shouldn't be doing it. How many have there trolley jacks and axle stands inspected? Who's got a bolt for an axle stand pin as the original went missing years ago?? My compressor is old I've no doubt its seen better days. Fortunately it's a small tank and max pressure 116psi. I check the tank by taping it and keeping an eye on it, I drain it every time and now I get clean water from it. The compressor passes a little oil in use due to age so I hope there is an oil film inside the tank protecting it. I will get a new one preferably a V-twin for higher cfm someday. Putting it outside is an advantage if you have the space but if the environment is cold and damp may cause other problems. I will check that the tank relief valve operates as that's a good point. I'm also looking to cap the original regulator and have a remote one to keep an eye on pressures and also to use the larger tank outlet.
Hopefully my builders merchant should be open again next week and get me a quote which means I can order some stuff and get going. Regardless there insulation I think will be cheaper than anywhere else I have seen that will deliver to me as I don't have a van. Over the weekend I am going to start painting the walls. I think on the straight runs of wall I will put up a rail of wood to mount my lights and possibly the main compressor pipework.
This question might be a non starter but has anyone made there own heating arrangement? This is only a thought in my head so don't shot me down. I wondered if its possible to have an arrangement of heating ducting and using a single heater to spread the heat around the garage. Like a poor mans warm air heating system? Or are you better off running two heaters, one at each end of the garage and forget the idea?
Anyway for example if I was to use plastic TG cladding it would be as follows.
16x TG 5000x300 panels
6x J trim
1x H section panel joint
1 x Angle
Total £205.50
OSB 9mm x1200 x 2400 is £20.50 at Wickes I would need 9x boards if not 10.
So saying 10x as a precaution its the same price but would require painting, noggins and some kind of a trim to finish the edges.
The plastic would be lighter so no worry of making the roof structure too heavy, no need to repaint just hoover and wipe clean. Would require a fair bit of detail to make a good job of it.
The wood would be easier to screw things to the ceiling (plastic ok as long as you pick up the joists), The Wickes OSB was very shinny so I'm not sure how well paint would stick to it. If the roof leaks the wood could possibly be destroyed. Would be easier to install as mistakes can be covered up.
I think I'm swaying towards UPVC as I would like a nice clean reflective finish. I don't plan to attach anything to the ceiling as I don't want to obstruct any of my lighting and with it being a low ceiling I don't want to have to duck when I move around it.
Regards compressors it's one of those things. We all probably have one, some can afford new, some have to get second hand. Compressed air is a risk in so many ways without the worry of the compressor itself blowing up. With any workshop be it DIY or Professional its all about being as safe as possible and if it doesn't seem right you probably shouldn't be doing it. How many have there trolley jacks and axle stands inspected? Who's got a bolt for an axle stand pin as the original went missing years ago?? My compressor is old I've no doubt its seen better days. Fortunately it's a small tank and max pressure 116psi. I check the tank by taping it and keeping an eye on it, I drain it every time and now I get clean water from it. The compressor passes a little oil in use due to age so I hope there is an oil film inside the tank protecting it. I will get a new one preferably a V-twin for higher cfm someday. Putting it outside is an advantage if you have the space but if the environment is cold and damp may cause other problems. I will check that the tank relief valve operates as that's a good point. I'm also looking to cap the original regulator and have a remote one to keep an eye on pressures and also to use the larger tank outlet.
Hopefully my builders merchant should be open again next week and get me a quote which means I can order some stuff and get going. Regardless there insulation I think will be cheaper than anywhere else I have seen that will deliver to me as I don't have a van. Over the weekend I am going to start painting the walls. I think on the straight runs of wall I will put up a rail of wood to mount my lights and possibly the main compressor pipework.
This question might be a non starter but has anyone made there own heating arrangement? This is only a thought in my head so don't shot me down. I wondered if its possible to have an arrangement of heating ducting and using a single heater to spread the heat around the garage. Like a poor mans warm air heating system? Or are you better off running two heaters, one at each end of the garage and forget the idea?
I've stopped clients from doing what I do.....reached new depths of hypocracy now.
