Recent content by boschy

You think just going off the slabs would be okay. I mean it makes sense. It would certainly save a lot of time, disposal etc. this is the “garden” at the moment. I’m replacing that shed with a workshop that will run across the whole of the back wall, same depth. So it’ll be replacing the back...

Looks about 15cm of compact sand. Initially I was going to dig 18 holes 60cm deep for the rods. I think its going be really hard getting through so just want to make sure I should go this route! whats the best way of braking this compacted top layer? big hammer? thanks for the help all.

It’s deeper than I thought!

Digging from the soil makes sense not sure why I didn't think of that.. I didn't want to start messing with it incase I could just build straight on top. Yes its does seem finer than concrete which makes sense. I thought it would be much easer to chip if it wasn't. Do you think I could just lay...

thanks for the reply @martygturner. Yeah was thinking of poking a hole and seeing how deep it was, good place to start. Id imagine these slabs have been here for decades. They are stable and level... I was going to dig out 60cm holes bury some threaded rods with a plate and fill with concrete...

Hello all, Im just about to venture into finally building a workshop in my little garden 2.25 x 4.55M. Now I have helped build a workshop in the past but it was on a concrete base with access and a much bigger budget than I have. I feel a the hard part is starting!.. I was looking at going the...