Author Archives: Simon

Garden Office – Doors and Cladding

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Simon

So had some sucess last night and managed to fit the patio doors. Had to buy some screws of various sizes as they didn’t come with all of the fitting pack. What do you expect for £5 Doors were quite … Continue reading →

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Garden Office – Update 3

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Simon

So the garden office project is progressing nicely. Perhaps slower than expected but it’s starting to look more like a quality construction rather than a bunch of stud walls. The breather membrane was stapled to the frame and roofing batons … Continue reading →

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Garden Office – Topping Out

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Simon

Now it’s lighter in the evenings I’ve had time to get the ply on the roof. I’ve chosen to go with 12mm external grade ply as it’s stiff enough not to bend under the weight of the rubber EPDM roofing … Continue reading →

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Garden Office – Update 2

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Simon

Since my last update I’ve been fortunate to have some spare time to crack on with the timber frame. My friend Ross has been kind enough to help out with some extra man power and welcomed expertise. The frame is … Continue reading →

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Garden Office – Update 1

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Simon

Had a busy weekend with the garden office construction. The floor joists and back wall timber frame is complete and two of the three sides are now up. Spending time getting the base level was very worthwhile as the build is going … Continue reading →

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Tacwise Master Nailer 191EL Pro

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Simon

Approx Cost £50 + Pros : Accurate, comfortable grip, doesn’t jam easily – Cons : Plastic nose protectors break easily Specs: Single-Shot Trigger Action Rubber Nose Protector Fastener Side-loading magazine. Capacity: 100 x staples, 100 x nails Weight 1.6kg Fires … Continue reading →

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Garden Office – Budget

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Simon

The budget was originally £1000, but I quickly realised that even sourcing some of the more expensive components through salvage or second hand this might be a little tight. I have spent the last 3 months trawling ebay and this … Continue reading →

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Garden Office – Foundations

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Simon

So today with a little help (ok a lot) from my friend Ross and my father I finally completed laying the concrete slab for the garden office. The slab is 4.6 x 2 metres and I used scaffold boards for … Continue reading →

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