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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on July 22, 2008, 5:12 pm
On Jul 22, 4:57=EF=BF=BDpm, jmee...@columbus.rr.com wrote:
> On Jul 22, 4:49=EF=BF=BDpm, "john westmore_______" <blues...@mail.invalid=
>
> wrote:
>
> > Would anyone know of some simple instructions anywhere, to help a novic=
e to
> > build a concrete base for a metal garden shed to store garden tools. =
=EF=BF=BDThe
> > base is to be three metres by three and a half metres.
>
> > Amongst other things I would need to find out is what quantity of cemen=
t,
> > sand, etc I would need to buy and whether I really need to get one of t=
hose
> > electric mixers or I could just mix up on a wooden board. =EF=BF=BDGrat=
eful for any
> > advice. Thanks.
>
> =EF=BF=BD =EF=BF=BDLocal authorities often have rules for this kind of th=
ing. =EF=BF=BDI
> suggest you start by checking there. =EF=BF=BDIt is a real pain to have t=
o dig
> up your work just because you did not ask.
>
> =EF=BF=BD =EF=BF=BDDifferent areas have different weather and soil condit=
ions so what
> might work well where I am could be worthless where you are.
>
> =EF=BF=BD =EF=BF=BDThat is a large area to try and do yourself, even with=
an electric
> mixer. =EF=BF=BDDo yourself a favor and have it done or find a friend or
> neighbor who has done it before to help you plan and do the job. =EF=BF=
=BDYou
> are going to want more than one person working it, =EF=BF=BDEven a pro wo=
uld
> have problems doing it single handed.
buying concrete by the bag like sakrete, will likely cost way more
than buying it premixed by truck.
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