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[rockyroller]

I was in B&Q today gathering provisions for my latest project (a wooden wheelie bin fence/shield/dsiguise) and I noticed composite decking for sale. I did not know that this was a thing. Anyone know much about it?

sadly yes. I sell it (aka, try to avoid selling it) at the big box home improvement store where I work part time. it's a good choice for some ppl. there are features/benefits over treated lumber, but a few cautions are always in order. the worst part is helping someone decide between all the brands/products/colors

 

[jongooligan]

A coupleof boxes.

This one is based on a traditional joiner's chest. It's mostly the sides of an old, cheap pine wardrobe. It's a lot smaller than a real joiner's chest but it does contain a sliding, removeable till just as theirs would. I use it to hold those tools I can't do without but seldom use.

This one is to hold my bike tools which are currently in a plastic box with a large split in the lid. It's a practice piece on cheap pine before I move onto something a bit more ambitious in American white oak. The plane is helping to hold the lid down as it won't close properly because the hinge screws are impinging on each other. Despite being sold as specialist hinge screws they are standing proud of the countersunk holes in the hinges.

 

[Hicky]

I was in B&Q today gathering provisions for my latest project (a wooden wheelie bin fence/shield/dsiguise) and I noticed composite decking for sale. I did not know that this was a thing. Anyone know much about it?

The inlaws have composite decking. Oddly using a timber base raised on brick/cement pads. He hates it and wishes they'd of gone for wood again due to the scratching(the cause-a mad cocker spaniel).
I like the look of it but have concerns over the base used, I don't see the point of it.

 

[MrGrumpy]

The inlaws have composite decking. Oddly using a timber base raised on brick/cement pads. He hates it and wishes they'd of gone for wood again due to the scratching(the cause-a mad cocker spaniel).
I like the look of it but have concerns over the base used, I don't see the point of it.

That's what I thought as well, my neighbours paid a lot of money for a composite deck. Looks very nice but again it was built on a timber base !

 

[Hicky]

That's what I thought as well, my neighbours paid a lot of money for a composite deck. Looks very nice but again it was built on a timber base !

When I was in the local building merchant( I know the family who own it and all live locally(sounds like Royston Vasey)) chatting about it all privately discouraged it. Obviously tradesmen are buying it as homeowners see it as longer lasting, they didn't have much to say about corrugated bitumen roof sheeting either(Garage roof) and recommending truss/osb and felt. All of which is an easy job for most DIYers.

 

[Trickedem]

My current project is restoring a large sash window in my breakfast room. I've put it off for 20 years, so glad to be finally getting round to sorting it. I had thought about putting a Upvc replacement in as this is Westerly facing, but have decided to see how well this goes. Total cost will be well short of £100 which includes draught proofing, wood treatment, painting etc.

The top sash is in great condition despite not having been opened or painted for probably 30 years.
The bottom sash has some rot on the bottom rail, but I intend to cut out the rot and put a timber fillet in. It looks a lot worse than it actually is.

 

[rockyroller]

A couple of boxes.

looks like real fine work! 👍

 

[MrGrumpy]

All done. Onto the next job





Also managed to throw up a new fence at the side of the house. Quick setting postcrete to the rescue !

 

[rockyroller]

All done. Onto the next job
Also managed to throw up a new fence at the side of the house. Quick setting postcrete to the rescue !

oh man, you're a catch! def. not showing Wifey!

 

[cosmicbike]

Well the new shed is coming along. Got the roof shingles on over the weekend and did the ridge this morning, very pleased with the roof, next job is the cladding, once it's been delivered

 

[MichaelW2]

Reconfigured my dads old workbench for the new workshop/bikeshed/greenhouse combo. It was made of 3 massive timbers. I am using 2 and canibalising the third for repair material. It all fits together using the original 8" bolts from 1969. Very solid and stiff and wide enough to fit a wheel on a cassette tool in the old bench vice.
Now to fit out the workshop are with tool storage places.

 

[Drago]

Fnished the bin "store" today. Considering that I regard a 6lb lump hammer as a precision instrument and have the patience of a PTSD riddled vietnam vet on acid it looks pretty good. All hail the wonder that is postcrete! I'll zap a photo tomorrow.

Ordered the corrugated sheets to re roof garage #2. This stuff, in 0.7mm flavour...

https://www.roofingmegastore.co.uk/box-profile-roofing-sheet-32-1000-0-5mm-0-7mm-galvanised.html

Liable to be delivered mid April, so time for some prep work.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Fnished the bin "store" today. Considering that I regard a 6lb lump hammer as a precision instrument and have the patience of a PTSD riddled vietnam vet on acid it looks pretty good. All hail the wonder that is postcrete! I'll zap a photo tomorrow.

Ordered the corrugated sheets to re roof garage #2. This stuff, in 0.7mm flavour...

https://www.roofingmegastore.co.uk/box-profile-roofing-sheet-32-1000-0-5mm-0-7mm-galvanised.html

Liable to be delivered mid April, so time for some prep work.

Yea quickset postcrete is the biz !

 

[Drago]

Here we go. Nothing terribly exciting, but it shields the dreaded wheelie bins from view and prevents them blowing over in the wind when they're empty.

 

[jowwy]

Here we go. Nothing terribly exciting, but it shields the dreaded wheelie bins from view and prevents them blowing over in the wind when they're empty.
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i'm planning the same at the front of our house.......looks good