I finally decided to sort out a space to do some woodwork when I get time to. Also managed to take some photos for once during a work in progress. To cut a long story short I have extended my 10x10 shed to 20x10 by clearing a space at the back. Apologies if it's a little light on details but there isn't much too it. Basically 3x1 CLS framing, bog standard 1x4 and 1x6 cladding. Plus a lot of battens.
This is a momentous occasion for me as I've been lurking around on here for years asking advice and not really actually having a space to put anything into action.
This is the only photo I can find of the original interwebs bought shed.
After about a month of clearing an old compost heap, water butts, trees, huge pine stumps and more I got the 2x6 foundations down. Just enough space to exactly double the length of my 10x10' shed in an space that wasn't really used much.
Battens around edges so I can reuse some old polystyrene for a bit of insulation.
On goes the 18mm external ply.
Frame went up a lot faster than all the ground prep. Had some fun keeping the tarp down in heavy wind and rain.
Finally started taking the back of the old shed 12mm cladding down to get an idea of what the new shed space would look like.
This was exciting for me
Started getting ideas of what I might do with the biggest space I've ever had for woodworking. Working with the original shed was nothing but hassle. I had to put a truss in to fix an existing sag in the roof before I got going.
I decided to go against my usual system (ply, framing with insulation, breather membrane then cladding) and just externally sheath with ply. The plan being if I ever justify proper insulation inside for the few hours on weekends I get to spend in there, then I'll just add more insulation and internal ply then.
Completely connected now and realising how much junk and wood I have to sort out. Also having my first doubts about building around the existing rubbish thin shed instead of just knocking it down and starting again.
Just before I removed the old shed plexi windows for good.
New full length window space. I was planning on twinwall polycarb but found 3 french doors on freecycle which fit the bill. Nothing lost if I have any issues and have to get rid.
Breather membrane and battens on the outside. I was determined to use vertical boards for cladding so had to do vertical then horizontal battens so the cladding could breath and dry out easily.
The horizontal battens.
A big delivery of wood had the natives excited
The cladding going on and the old shed about to be hidden for good.
A shot of where it is. Next to our home made "tree fort" and "temporary" polytunnel.
I stuck the gable end boards on over length and cut them in place. Not enjoyable but the end result was fine.
First time I've ever used that chalk line I bought..
A bucket of a thousand screws and the roof cladding goes on. I knew there were easier ways to build a shed but I had a particular look in mind. I went for using the existing felt roof and ply and breather membrane then regular 1x4 and 1x6 sawn treated boards. If it doesn't work I can always put some onduline on in a year or so (fingers crossed I don't have to).
Cheapish scaffold boards to strengthen and heighten the old shed floor.
Polystyrene I already had being used on the old part of the shed.
I left the horizontal battens going over the french door windows. I had half a mind to remove them if I didn't like the look but I do. Also perhaps a little security. I think I might do some little shelves on them.
New internal ply walls.
Getting there.
Timber storage on wheels for easy access.
At last it looks like somewhere I could get things done. One of the french doors is a full length roof window. Really pleased I didn't give up on doing that as the light makes a huge difference.
My MFT style top on sawhorses. Had it cut from a local CNC and it works great and is surprisingly stable. I sold my triton workcentre and replaced in most ways with a Festool TS55.
External shot. I intend to stain it all black when the treated timber is dry enough.
Still need to get a roof ridge, although the shed is already waterproof. A bit more cladding to do around the back. The black stain will probably be in a couple of months time.
Now I just need to run power down and get myself the bandsaw I've wanted since I moved here about 6 years ago. I started this in April this year so it's gone reasonably well I think for just the odd evening and weekend. The hope is to have power down there and be using it properly before the end of summer.
I'm thinking of not even locking it. The bandsaw and planer thicknesser are too heavy to steal and my expensive tools will be wheeled or carried down there whenever I want to do anything.
This is a momentous occasion for me as I've been lurking around on here for years asking advice and not really actually having a space to put anything into action.
This is the only photo I can find of the original interwebs bought shed.
After about a month of clearing an old compost heap, water butts, trees, huge pine stumps and more I got the 2x6 foundations down. Just enough space to exactly double the length of my 10x10' shed in an space that wasn't really used much.
Battens around edges so I can reuse some old polystyrene for a bit of insulation.
On goes the 18mm external ply.
Frame went up a lot faster than all the ground prep. Had some fun keeping the tarp down in heavy wind and rain.
Finally started taking the back of the old shed 12mm cladding down to get an idea of what the new shed space would look like.
This was exciting for me
Started getting ideas of what I might do with the biggest space I've ever had for woodworking. Working with the original shed was nothing but hassle. I had to put a truss in to fix an existing sag in the roof before I got going.
I decided to go against my usual system (ply, framing with insulation, breather membrane then cladding) and just externally sheath with ply. The plan being if I ever justify proper insulation inside for the few hours on weekends I get to spend in there, then I'll just add more insulation and internal ply then.
Completely connected now and realising how much junk and wood I have to sort out. Also having my first doubts about building around the existing rubbish thin shed instead of just knocking it down and starting again.
Just before I removed the old shed plexi windows for good.
New full length window space. I was planning on twinwall polycarb but found 3 french doors on freecycle which fit the bill. Nothing lost if I have any issues and have to get rid.
Breather membrane and battens on the outside. I was determined to use vertical boards for cladding so had to do vertical then horizontal battens so the cladding could breath and dry out easily.
The horizontal battens.
A big delivery of wood had the natives excited
The cladding going on and the old shed about to be hidden for good.
A shot of where it is. Next to our home made "tree fort" and "temporary" polytunnel.
I stuck the gable end boards on over length and cut them in place. Not enjoyable but the end result was fine.
First time I've ever used that chalk line I bought..
A bucket of a thousand screws and the roof cladding goes on. I knew there were easier ways to build a shed but I had a particular look in mind. I went for using the existing felt roof and ply and breather membrane then regular 1x4 and 1x6 sawn treated boards. If it doesn't work I can always put some onduline on in a year or so (fingers crossed I don't have to).
Cheapish scaffold boards to strengthen and heighten the old shed floor.
Polystyrene I already had being used on the old part of the shed.
I left the horizontal battens going over the french door windows. I had half a mind to remove them if I didn't like the look but I do. Also perhaps a little security. I think I might do some little shelves on them.
New internal ply walls.
Getting there.
Timber storage on wheels for easy access.
At last it looks like somewhere I could get things done. One of the french doors is a full length roof window. Really pleased I didn't give up on doing that as the light makes a huge difference.
My MFT style top on sawhorses. Had it cut from a local CNC and it works great and is surprisingly stable. I sold my triton workcentre and replaced in most ways with a Festool TS55.
External shot. I intend to stain it all black when the treated timber is dry enough.
Still need to get a roof ridge, although the shed is already waterproof. A bit more cladding to do around the back. The black stain will probably be in a couple of months time.
Now I just need to run power down and get myself the bandsaw I've wanted since I moved here about 6 years ago. I started this in April this year so it's gone reasonably well I think for just the odd evening and weekend. The hope is to have power down there and be using it properly before the end of summer.
I'm thinking of not even locking it. The bandsaw and planer thicknesser are too heavy to steal and my expensive tools will be wheeled or carried down there whenever I want to do anything.
