shelley8179 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I am ordering my WIR tonight and am thinking about using pond liner as we have wood chip at the moment and the girls are always filthy. I was just wondering how to use the pond liner do I staple it to the wooden frame of the WIR or does it just sit on top of it? Pictures would be great if anyone has got any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I cant answer the pond liner question .. but just to be nosey ..who have you ordered the WIR from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I'd think have it under, as you would with slabs, but am not sure ... Just be careful when you clean up the woodchip (or aubiose/whatever you'll use with it) that you don't rip it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I would be tempted to slab it and ditch the pond liner idea for the reason Lewis states above, i am sure you will rip it in time and then that will be so much more work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Ummmm lots to think about, but I have time to change my plans. I was thinking the pond liner would be very strong but I think slabs would be easier. Getting my run from http://www.cms-animal-housing.co.uk/ my run is going to be 4ft x 7ft and 5ft high its going to cost me £119 + £41 postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Please let me know how you get on with CMS housing .. I almost got one from there..opted for a TONY as he comes with it to put it together . OH wants nothing to do with chook DIY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Just rang CMS animal housing my run is due next Monday getting a 6*9*6. Will post when it arrives. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Just ordered mine from CMS animal housing, I am so excited mine is going to be 7ft x 4ft x 5ft high, im only short so decided to go the same hight as the fence which it is going next to. How long has it taken for yours to be delivered Sage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Im originally from Hull, were abouts do you live? I was east Hull Ings road Holderness road area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 By the time I get it it will be 3 weeks. I was brought up near to Chants Av area West Hull but now live in Hessle. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 I hope mine is a bit quicker, my OH goes away for 2 months in 3 weeks time and I wanted to get it up before he goes, fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atsw Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Ummmm lots to think about, but I have time to change my plans. I was thinking the pond liner would be very strong but I think slabs would be easier. I'd say go for slabs. I did mine that way, it was all pretty straightforward, just make sure you put time and effort into the preparation of the soil base before you lay the slabs down. Pictures of me doing mine -> here. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstarred Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Thanks to all you kind souls who have shared their pain and successes on building their WIRs! Incerdibly helpful in planning ours. I'm almost certainly now going for CMS as suggested on here (thank-you for the pointer) as they came back in about 10 mins with a qoute for me that seems very reasonable and on a Sunday too! One question though - the cost with a roof compared to without is £65 difference. What do you guys think - is this reasonable or shall I just get the run from them and get some of the PVC sheeting from Wickes? Size is 10ft x 6ft.. Thanks! PS Cannot cannot wait to get the girls all tucked up in a clean safe non-winter quagmire run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Shelley8179, Just looked at the website, looks good which design did you go for? Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Northstarred, Is it a mesh roof or a waterproof one you had? Jennyhenny IGNORE ME, just seen the previous post, must have overlapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 I do like the idea of the paving slabs, but its doing it, it looks hard work, any tips atsw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 One question though - the cost with a roof compared to without is £65 difference. What do you guys think - is this reasonable or shall I just get the run from them and get some of the PVC sheeting from Wickes? Size is 10ft x 6ft.. Thanks! I'd do for the roof Is it the clear plastic sheeting? We spent nearly double that on sheeting (for 15x6), so seems like a good price to me Could always look at the price of buying it yourself first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstarred Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Thanks!! Priced up it can be cheaper (looks to be cheaper) but to be honest I have no clue on the things like fixings and also overlaps seem to cause a fair few issues - me working it all out versus an expert.... - yep mind made up I think!! Saying that had also thought about a temp tarp over the mesh it comes with then sorting roof later but that's likely laziness talking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstarred Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I do like the idea of the paving slabs, but its doing it, it looks hard work, any tips atsw? I'll keep you updated on the progress with our slabs - haven't even started that yet but Wickes have some value type ones for shed bases that look ideal at the mo. Was planning on levelling soil, compacting and basing in sharp sand..hope that's what you meant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 One question though - the cost with a roof compared to without is £65 difference. What do you guys think - is this reasonable or shall I just get the run from them and get some of the PVC sheeting from Wickes? Size is 10ft x 6ft.. Thanks! The PVC roofing is between £6 ish to £8.50 a sheet and the fixings are nearly £14 for a big bag. Then there is the hassle of putting it on yourself. I would say that the £65 extra would be money well spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks northstarred thats what I meant, it sounds easy but im not very good with DIY and my OH is going away for 2 months in march and I dont know if I can wait that long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstarred Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanks northstarred thats what I meant, it sounds easy but im not very good with DIY and my OH is going away for 2 months in march and I dont know if I can wait that long know what you mean - I'm happily now chatting about sand and flagstones and levelling soil but to be honest no clue what I need to actually get that done - may be a plea to dad and good old freecycle at this rate! Ordered the WIR tonight though woooohooooo! so I'd best get cracking asap or it'll be mudcity yet again. If I think on I'll take piccies at each stage and put timings on it and post them to help?? Sorry you're going to be without OH for 2 whole months though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstarred Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 One question though - the cost with a roof compared to without is £65 difference. What do you guys think - is this reasonable or shall I just get the run from them and get some of the PVC sheeting from Wickes? Size is 10ft x 6ft.. Thanks! The PVC roofing is between £6 ish to £8.50 a sheet and the fixings are nearly £14 for a big bag. Then there is the hassle of putting it on yourself. I would say that the £65 extra would be money well spent THANKS VERY MUCH!! Ordered it tonight as advised with roof and am very pleased with the decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanks northstarred thats what I meant, it sounds easy but im not very good with DIY and my OH is going away for 2 months in march and I dont know if I can wait that long know what you mean - I'm happily now chatting about sand and flagstones and levelling soil but to be honest no clue what I need to actually get that done - may be a plea to dad and good old freecycle at this rate! Ordered the WIR tonight though woooohooooo! so I'd best get cracking asap or it'll be mudcity yet again. If I think on I'll take piccies at each stage and put timings on it and post them to help?? Sorry you're going to be without OH for 2 whole months though It would be great if you could put pics up thank you, been looking at atsw pics there great too. OH in the RAF so im use to it as he goes away for 2 months twice a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
