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Been thinking about a shed for bike fixing and maybe other stuff. Wouldn't leave bikes or anything in it. Seen 10'*6' online half price (£340)
Is this an ok idea? I'm in Jockland so cold/damp an issue, is heating/lighting only do able with an extension lead. Easy way to insulate? (Spray foam?)
Oh and if I move house, are they a mare to transport?
Ah, combine this with your other thread and it becomes obvious.
You need a lwb Transit. 🙂
I had a 10x6 for a while. Was a nice space to work in. No real issues with damp if its leakproof and well ventilated. Will be cold in winter but you could heat it as its a small space. A coat and some nitrile gloves do a similar job. For power solar lighting is an option but if its close to the house an extension lead is adequate. They are fairly easy to move but I'd look to leave it and upgrade if you move house
If you're going to put up a shed ideally you'll need to put it on a solid concrete base. Where will it be going? If it's on paving slabs it will be ok but on grass it'll rot from the bottom up. Especially if you're in one of the wetter parts of the country! Normally the wood in pre made sheds is pretty crap, if you're planning on not moving for a bit you'd be better off building one. Make it out of old pallets and Insulate it with polystyrene, it won't look as nice but it'll last much longer.
Cheers, it's to go on a patio.
I might move soon do not want to invest.
Will look at solar lights. Any tips on heating?
Wood burner. Obvs.
I bought a metal one rather than wood. Wasn't as attractive but will last longer. Insulated it with sheets of polystyrene and never found damp a problem.
I built it on a base of breezeblocks with wooden struts and then scaff boards across those to lift things off the ground and stop cold from the concrete a bit.
Bought some Big Dug racking and bench.
Absolutely loved it. Had a great time for a year or so and then up sticks and moved. Doh.
I run my lights and a fan (fans for the rollers)off a car battery. When it flats, swap it with a spare and charge it. Lasts for ages mind you.
I wouldn't bother with insulation, much cheaper and easier to fire on a tammy and a jacket.
What you really want is the back off an old BT Transit. Effectively a fibreglass workshop, easily transportable, secure and leakproof and usually sold with a workbench and some racking still in place. Paint it NATO green if you don't want the neighbours to complain.
Know a guy who moved a pre-fab shed - it exploded into a million pieces driving down a dual carriageway!
Tiger recommended on a recent thread here (what more does one need)
I like this
http://m.tigersheds.com/product/tiger-penthouse/
But is seems like this with a few windows added.
http://m.tigersheds.com/product/tiger-shiplap-pent-shed/
...which is £200 cheaper for 8' X 6' (10' might be a bit big). I have a sheet of perspex and woodworking skills. Also there might be a chance to build a false wall/curtain to hide tools etc so the neds don't break in (I hope).
Am I crazy?