Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 10:30 pm
Am constantly amazed at how many forums exist covering every topic under the sun and here I am as a new member of yet another. 
Only came across this forum whilst trying to find out the answer to a question concerning to DPM or not.
Have enlisted the services of a local builder to do the slab base for a potting shed, nothing massive 10ft x 7ft, told him if he does a decent job will get more work namely a 6m x 4m slab for a workshop for starters.
He quoted me a price which seemed reasonable to me. He then came round for a chat, and a beer, to say he was knocking £25 off as PAV1
concrete is to be used and hence a DPM was not required. Now I am not doubting his knowledge, well maybe I am, but wonder if others agree with this approach or should I insist on a DPM anyway. The potting shed has its own floor set on pressure treated battens so I think damp will not be a great problem.
Comments will be gratefully received.
Only came across this forum whilst trying to find out the answer to a question concerning to DPM or not.
Have enlisted the services of a local builder to do the slab base for a potting shed, nothing massive 10ft x 7ft, told him if he does a decent job will get more work namely a 6m x 4m slab for a workshop for starters.
He quoted me a price which seemed reasonable to me. He then came round for a chat, and a beer, to say he was knocking £25 off as PAV1
concrete is to be used and hence a DPM was not required. Now I am not doubting his knowledge, well maybe I am, but wonder if others agree with this approach or should I insist on a DPM anyway. The potting shed has its own floor set on pressure treated battens so I think damp will not be a great problem.
Comments will be gratefully received.