SarahBell Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 For some tasks the hammer works. For others, less well. Yup. Met someone who smashed about 30 up and skipped the lot. Criminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riedquat Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I thought about taking my greenhouse apart to get at the algae between where the panes overlap but since I broke the one piece I did remove I think they'll stay put. At least I managed to replace it (and a couple of other pre-broken panes) without further damage, which is pretty good by my standards of practicality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eight Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Yup. Met someone who smashed about 30 up and skipped the lot. Criminal. I rang up our local waste disposal company and said "I wanna skip outside my house". They said "Don't let us stop you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtomsilver Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 My sanctuary is nearly complete. Rain has halted play, doors and felt only now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Before it's a proper "manly" shed you need to display a good socket set, and an Avometer Mk8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtomsilver Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Before it's a proper "manly" shed you need to display a good socket set, and an Avometer Mk8. Hold on I'm only just starting to walk I'll see if I can steel them for a photo from a proper man's shed and I think I know just the person. Overall though I've amazed even myself with it's construction and more so with the base accuracy, it's mm perfect (or fractions of an inch, old skool). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sPinwheel Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Don't worry, a proper man's shed is only for proper men. You should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtomsilver Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Don't worry, a proper man's shed is only for proper men. You should be fine.That's just the shed for the weekend (and soon to be home for the lawnmower, garden furniture and tools.This is the real mansanctuary... try getting that on a Barratt postage stamp sized garden, I could fit another 7. I love the 60s they built proper houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 My sanctuary is nearly complete. Rain has halted play, doors and felt only now.I really hope you painted the fence and shed before you stuck all that in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyme2 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I really hope you painted the fence and shed before you stuck all that in To be honest I've seen the modern water based treatment pretty much disappear off some surfaces within 24months. Should just be able to drenchthose surfaces with a spray if the roof is up to bodyweight. I was recommended barratine clear from Mole Valley for protecting a bike shed I built out of freshly cut lap and I've use the oil based stuff from wickes which does seem to have some of the properties of the creosote of old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saving For a Space Ship Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 How about polystyrene / cement dome houses as back up ? great vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_renting Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 It's best not to collect tools you use only once. My vaccum cleaner for instance. Ah yes. the 'incident' that saw you end up in A&E must have put you off vacuuming for life. Indeed, put you off any nude housecleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtomsilver Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 I really hope you painted the fence and shed before you stuck all that in As it happens I did and we get along with all three neighbours. The fence panels can still lift out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtomsilver Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 To be honest I've seen the modern water based treatment pretty much disappear off some surfaces within 24months. Should just be able to drenchthose surfaces with a spray if the roof is up to bodyweight. I was recommended barratine clear from Mole Valley for protecting a bike shed I built out of freshly cut lap and I've use the oil based stuff from wickes which does seem to have some of the properties of the creosote of old. I use decking oil - closest equivalent to creosote in my mind. There's not much water that'll find itself between the fence panel and shed wall so guestimate I can forget about reapplying for at least another decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 You can still get real creosote if you are 'trade'. The alternatives just don't smell right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Eagle Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Sounds like a rock solid business idea to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I thought your burd was minted ? How come you've got such a wee garden ? What will people think of you !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justthisbloke Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I thought your burd was minted ? How come you've got such a wee garden ? What will people think of you !! I may be totally off beam, bit didn't LTS and Mrs LTS go their separate ways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtomsilver Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 I may be totally off beam, bit didn't LTS and Mrs LTS go their separate ways? It's complicated - we're on borrowed time and children are involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtomsilver Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm starting to get worried about that concrete base now. Alive and kicking... no where to be seen as she's out of the country - honest guv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 edit: oh gaw'd... I was saying that in jest - you didn't have to and the answer is no I won't do it not even for the £5k you offered. Erghh! Bit late but... Eight I salute your absolute commitment to internet japes sir! You are a credit to this forum and the internet at large. Do you do twitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTMark Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 It's certainly a good foundation. I was going to say that. Page 5 - you lot are slacking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eight Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Bit late but... Eight I salute your absolute commitment to internet japes sir! You are a credit to this forum and the internet at large. Do you do twitter? I wouldn't know where to start, to be honest. Anyway, I'm miserable as sin in real life. If I ever made it to one of Mark's soirées then the horrible truth would be revealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Knimbies who say No Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I thought about taking my greenhouse apart to get at the algae between where the panes overlap but since I broke the one piece I did remove I think they'll stay put. At least I managed to replace it (and a couple of other pre-broken panes) without further damage, which is pretty good by my standards of practicality. Try this, from a sprayer: http://www.wetandforget.com/product_wet_and_forget_outdoor.html CostCo has best price, around 23 quid for 5L iirc. Dilutes and goes a long way. Takes time to work but is easy to apply. Paths and exterior woodwork benefit too- I am questioning the need for fence paint/treatments at all after removing all the algae on sheds and fences and gates with this stuff. Reapply every year or so, but it takes very little time with a garden sprayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I wouldn't know where to start, to be honest. Anyway, I'm miserable as sin in real life. If I ever made it to one of Mark's soirées then the horrible truth would be revealed. Not Sure If Serious. Either way you regularly crack me up. I'll be 37 next month, and am socially shy and awkward. I've steeled myself to go to various internet forum meetups, and had a great time every time. People are nicer IRL than they are on the internet- do turn up next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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