[lord flynn]

Hi
we've just moved to a new property and plan to convert the huge brick workshop/garage into stabling (internal). I have an inspection pit that needs filling-any ideas of the best way to do this? (and OH's mates have already given me a hard time about wanting it gone lol).


TIA.

[henchard]

You may decide that you want it one day; there may be ways of capping it off (depending on construction) so that it is safe and provides a solid floor but can be opened up again if you want it.


Just a thought!

[lord flynn]

no, you're right we're having internal partitions put i so that when we sell, the building can go back to original purpose. so either fill in/or make safe  

[bloomer]

i've seen them closed in effectively with the concrete beam and block system thats used for house flooring i'll see if i can find a link...

[marka]

It would probably be better to fill it in using concrete planks - the domestic beam and block systems may not take the weight of a horse as most of them depend on a concrete screed topping for additional structural strength.

Just my twopenneth - good luck with persuading your OH to not fill it in 

[JulieWall]

That pit would make a great root cellar for storing your tatties and such.

[lord flynn]

That pit would make a great root cellar for storing your tatties and such.

I'm afraid I don't grow anything-don't have the space as it's all for poultry and horses and I need to put stables over the top of it.

[UPoneacre]

I'd go beam and block route as it's easy to do yourself. Can I suggest you talk to the tech department of one of the beam manufacturers e.g Bourncrete, explain your circumstances and needs, and they can then specify what you need so you have peace of mind that it will actually do the job without any guesswork. They routinely design beam/block floor installations to take various categories of floor loadings and partition loads so it shouldn't present any problems (they alreday have the software!) and they'll do it FOC.

[lord flynn]

thanks for the advice all.    I had forgotten about this. the stable company are making us a galvanised lid for it, made to measure. possibly a bit more expensive although we thought the price reasonable and it took the pain away of organising something ourselves (the house is falling apart, we have enough to do  ). it'll be damp proofed and rubber mats put over the top.

[shygirl]

that sounds like a perfect solution.

[Sbom]

If your determind to fill it in then I'm willing to offer my mother-in-law..........she'd be a good start.........

Joking!! (I think) having family stress at the moment 

My OH would think it sacrilege to fill it in but I think stables are a much better use of a building   

[Wendelspanswick]

I would be tempted to build a frame in the pit and cover with railway sleepers.

[bazzais]

Fill it with all the old rubbish you find and set it on fire - cover with stones and then cement