New triple garage build starts next week

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Planning permission granted , despite objections from neighbours ( "Disproportionate, Loss of open space and increased noise from applicants sports cars " ??? ).
Front garden and paved area cleared , TVRs away in storage , so the footings are scheduled to go in next week.


All "single" PHers need a 4 bedroomed house, a double and a triple garage otherwise where do you keep your stuff

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No ,the existing has my 4 post lift .. So it will be the "dirty" garage . or space for the 4th TVR

Edited by glow worm on Friday 20th March 10:24

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Pothole said:

How dare those neighbours from hell object?

You're a bit selfish, aren't you?

Probably .
At least it will block out Plastic City (white conservatories) and the "Fish & Chippy" flue from my view .

Edited by glow worm on Friday 20th March 10:37

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Six weeks later and Saggy gets a fitting in it's new home.

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MrWillfin said:

Is that getting a single 3-door wide garage door?

Looks class mind, love it

Side sliding doors like these :-




Just got a message from Wickes ... 26 plasterboard sheets arrive tomorrow , so I think I'm going to be busy dry lining and painting.

Washing m/c Julian ??? I always hand wash my cars

Edited by glow worm on Tuesday 5th May 21:33

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2 by 4 battens screwed on with "Lightning" bolts so no need for rawlplugs. Using "vapour" silver foil backed plasterboard because the garage is single skin. Wasn't going to bother with insulation ,more concerned with dampness through the brickwork, did once think of using damp coarse sheeting..I think an air gap might be better, but I'm no expert... I'll ask my builder tomorrow.

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Milky400 said:

Personally I'd insulate, this will help with dampness, you could even install a couple of low energy oils radiators for keeping it dry in the winter. Wouldn't need to be to warm, just a constant temp.

You're right, asked my builder...He recommenended KINGSPAN or CELOTEX ( he said not to use Insulation Wool type material, because if gets damp it will smell) ... So it's another trip to Wickes....might aswell get my Emulsion there too , since I'm now a TRADE customer getting 10% discount .

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Nearly finished...Doors just need a few tweaks,plasterboard completing,skimming,painting and the floor tiles laying.


But at least they fit






Just sorted out my garage space and I get a lodger staying for the week



and he wants his chassis cleaning whilst its here

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TailEndCharlie said:

Nice "man cave" keith...
Whats with the lodger, I though he had his own storage unit.??
Dave.

Yes , until last week ... when he was told they were taking the the roof off

So I thought I'd help him out... Now he's gone to Cyprus to meet the in-laws before the wedding