Timber garage base requirements.
Discussion
I am looking to build somthing like this http://www.timbergarages.com/timber-garages.html single garage, drive is currently tared with about a foot of hardcore below the tar. Will i be ok to cut out a section of tar and build the concrete base on top of the hardcore?
If you're going to use one of those grages then ask them what their foundation requirements are. Even if you're going to build it yourself and crib their designs ask them as a prospective purchaser. Say what you've got at the moment and ask them if it's suitable or not.
As an aside. Don't go too big or you'll need to get the Local Authority Planning and Building Control involved. Your local Planning Office will have details on the sizes (height & volume) of outbuilding or garage you can put up with out needing formal permission.
As an aside. Don't go too big or you'll need to get the Local Authority Planning and Building Control involved. Your local Planning Office will have details on the sizes (height & volume) of outbuilding or garage you can put up with out needing formal permission.
I'd imagine that would be fine.
I had a concrete sectional garage installed earlier on in the year and I did the base myself to their specifications.
6" well compacted limestone Type 1.
5" concrete slab with steel reinforcement mesh (I dug down a bit at the edges so perhaps 6" or 7" where the actual weight of the structure is.
I had a concrete sectional garage installed earlier on in the year and I did the base myself to their specifications.
6" well compacted limestone Type 1.
5" concrete slab with steel reinforcement mesh (I dug down a bit at the edges so perhaps 6" or 7" where the actual weight of the structure is.
Cheers for the advise,
Was hoping that it would be ok as the foundations would have to be megga deep if i had to dig down to clay as when the drive was tarred a couple of years ago iw was 3 to 4 foot in places to the clay level before they layed the hardcore.
I was planning on asing the companies local to me that do the garages and also a local builder I know that I will most likely get to do the base.
Was hoping that it would be ok as the foundations would have to be megga deep if i had to dig down to clay as when the drive was tarred a couple of years ago iw was 3 to 4 foot in places to the clay level before they layed the hardcore.
I was planning on asing the companies local to me that do the garages and also a local builder I know that I will most likely get to do the base.
We had a diffrent (ie just plain timber one built). The company who rpovided the garage gave us base specifications which we gave to a local builder. We didn't dig down to ours so have ramps up into it.
One small issue is that you may well need planning. We had an existing tin structure of the same dimensions on site which we wanted to pull down and replace with new timber structure - our local authority decided PP was needed. I can postpictures of this farce!
One small issue is that you may well need planning. We had an existing tin structure of the same dimensions on site which we wanted to pull down and replace with new timber structure - our local authority decided PP was needed. I can postpictures of this farce!
tr7v8 said:
One thing I would suggest, is that if you intend using the garage to work on cars etc. then put a DPC in. I didn't & it is something I regret. Also think about services such as water & power before laying the base.
Sorry for being stupid but DPC? Not going to need water but already know how i'll run power to it if I build it.Coco H said:
We had a diffrent (ie just plain timber one built). The company who rpovided the garage gave us base specifications which we gave to a local builder. We didn't dig down to ours so have ramps up into it.
One small issue is that you may well need planning. We had an existing tin structure of the same dimensions on site which we wanted to pull down and replace with new timber structure - our local authority decided PP was needed. I can postpictures of this farce!
it won't be the one above just used it as a quick exaple to give people an idea what I am thinking. Will prob need rams to get in aswell as the TAR's only 60mm thing and angled slightly left to right so will have to sort that out. One small issue is that you may well need planning. We had an existing tin structure of the same dimensions on site which we wanted to pull down and replace with new timber structure - our local authority decided PP was needed. I can postpictures of this farce!
From plannin side I have looked and the sises i'm looking at should be ok without planning but fortunatelly have good neighbours if i go for one large enough to require it.
westtra said:
tr7v8 said:
One thing I would suggest, is that if you intend using the garage to work on cars etc. then put a DPC in. I didn't & it is something I regret. Also think about services such as water & power before laying the base.
Sorry for being stupid but DPC? Not going to need water but already know how i'll run power to it if I build it.
DPM is Damp Proof Membrane, which is a sheet material (usually something like 1200 gauge polythene) which is laid (usually) under the concrete. It stops dampness rising up through the concrete slab.
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