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Mike G wrote:The thickness of a normal ground bearing slab with light and even loads is dependent on the perimeter. 100mm covers many smaller buildings, but not anything approaching the size you're talking about. It's not possible to comment on what you've done, firstly because I'm an architect not a structural engineer, and secondly, because your loads and ground conditions are unknown.
Chaz wrote:As Ill likely be buying a fair amount of material, specifically timber / OSB, any suggestions on where to buy in bulk to save some $$$ - ideally someone that can deliver. We are based in Oxford, near Witney.
Thanks
9fingers wrote:Chaz wrote:As Ill likely be buying a fair amount of material, specifically timber / OSB, any suggestions on where to buy in bulk to save some $$$ - ideally someone that can deliver. We are based in Oxford, near Witney.
Thanks
When I built my workshop, I drew up an approximate bill of materials and circulated that around the local BMs
Travis perkins, Jewson etc as well as independents and compared prices for the lot and then persuaded them to let me call it off in stages as and when I needed materials with free delivery for each drop.
I over looked to tell then it was a self build and my rate of progress might be slow. Took me about a year to complete.
Bob
9fingers wrote:It was 2006 and at the time the Jewsons Rep was the most generous. I found you really need to get hold of the rep as they have the power to agree discounts. The droids on the counter are rarely empowered to negotiate.
I opened a cash account, still have to pay when you order but it gives you a card and an account number which has the discount linked to it.
Lately, round here it seems TP are trying hardest to win business with almost daily emails of offers but I'm not buying much these days.
Good Luck
Bob
Mike G wrote:That sounds like good advice to me. I know it's a faff, but worth it in the long run.
MikeJ460 wrote:Interesting challenge this as I'm facing something similar this coming year, so would be very interested in seeing your progress.
Just on the subject of bulk deals on materials, I believe current log jams at UK ports are affecting many merchant stock levels, so it would be worth checking. I've never seen our local timber place so empty and then we've got Brexit...
Chaz wrote:MikeJ460 wrote:Interesting challenge this as I'm facing something similar this coming year, so would be very interested in seeing your progress.
Just on the subject of bulk deals on materials, I believe current log jams at UK ports are affecting many merchant stock levels, so it would be worth checking. I've never seen our local timber place so empty and then we've got Brexit...
Indeed. I'm needing to pick based on stock in some cases.
So - im thinking of using 18mm OSB or Plywood for some temporary walls. There's a lot of comments about the one versus the other but in this case, if the Plywood is the same price, https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/plywood ... 9000189655 - £25.46 trade price) is that the better wood to go for - can be reused and less concern about water / moisture?
Thanks
MikeJ460 wrote:OSB3 though
RogerS wrote:
I was going to suggest you might like to think about deleting Richardson Ln. (stop any nefarious people thinking about paying a visit) but Maps yielded nothing sensible so reckon you're safe !
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