Building a shed.

[mendiplogs]

is 8 foot high enough , won't take a tractor with cab , if you intend using a chain hoist make sure roof truss is strong enough if using as garage make it wide enough for two vehicles .

 

Hi eggs has not got a tractor there no worry there nice size garage well done eggs Jon

[eggsarascal]

If you want a nice sturdy shed, then plans ain't too difficult. Firstly decide on what and where for doors and windows. Then source or make the correct frames. Stand the door frames up where you want them and Plumb them up. Keeping them uptight and safe with some scaffold planks with nails in the end hooked over the top with weight on the bottom. Use 4x2for frame, laying a sole plate on the floor first and fixing to concrete. Corners should be half housed. Next make a copy of the sole plate for the roof plate. Only difference is no gaps for doors. Put roof plate to side and start framing. One stud every 2ft. Start on one corner. Fix corner stud at bottom, fix stud at other end of plate. Then fit plate. Fill in gaps and continue round till complete. Not forgetting windows. Fit noggins mid height in studs. Use 4x2 for rafters, if you tell me roof pitch I'll tell you exact rafter length. Again every 600. Use 6x2 for ceiling joists at every other rafter. This is a solid shed. If storage is wanted in eaves then put more ceiling joists in. Extra timber may be needed above doors and windows depending on size.

Basic cutting list.

220ft of 4x2 for roof and sole plate.

52no 2.4m 4x2 for studs. 13no 2.4m 4x2. For noggins. 40no 3.2m4x2 for rafters depending on pitch. And at least 10no 4.8m 6x2 for joists. 40ft of 6x1 for ridge. Batons for roof and bracing.

Clear As mud and no plans required. I'm up for helping you out with plans if needed, but if you can get the gist of what I'm saying above then no plans required. PM if you need anything.

James

 

I've read this over and over and you are correct. It's as clear as mud.

 

Only joking James. That was just the sort of info I was after.

 

Thanks very much.

[urbandekay]

Worth hiring a frame nailer

[teepeeat]

Hey Eggs, what you planning for the roof?

If you want to go flat, then dont bother with felt as it is c**p. Rather use EPDM or butyl roofing membrane. You can source this from roofing suppliers or for half the price buy a pond liner from pond suppliers as it is exactly the same stuff.

This gets glued on to a ply deck and edge details to finish - simples and long lasting.

[eggsarascal]

Hey Eggs, what you planning for the roof?

If you want to go flat, then dont bother with felt as it is c**p. Rather use EPDM or butyl roofing membrane. You can source this from roofing suppliers or for half the price buy a pond liner from pond suppliers as it is exactly the same stuff.

This gets glued on to a ply deck and edge details to finish - simples and long lasting.

 

Long time no speak mate! I will go with EPDM. Back in the day I used to help a mate out roofing. He was the first person in Stoke-on-Trent to use the stuff. It was made to measure (by Pirelli)with all up stands moulded in.

[teepeeat]

yea, its good stuff. Even screw fix now sell the pre-made corners and glues etc.

 

Terry

[gensetsteve]

I was looking at steel roof sheets on ebay £1.75 per foot running 3ft cover done for 30 years.

[muttley9050]

Always a pitched roof with steel sheets for me, more likely to keep the water out and easier to construct. Plus extra storage for ladders, timber etc.

If I'm worried about condensation I usually put a layer of tlx gold underneath. Not cheap but great stuff.

[John Hughes]

I agree a duo pitch roof would be best.

Make sure you keep the sole plate of the wet ground.

 

 

 

This is my shed built from timber milled on the Woodmizer.

If you need any timber give me a shout, I have a limited amount of 4x2 at the moment but hope to resume milling soon.i am near Dunmow.

[simonm]

I like the wing it idea then you dont make mistakes just adjustments.

 

Exactly our shed is full of "adjustments"