Small Workshop/shed build (was Bloomin heck it's been cold)

[exigetastic]

Finally have some feeling back in my fingers :evil:

Been busy this weekend, 8' x 12' "temporary workshop" building.

Yesterday was nice, finished making roof trusses, got the ply on for the roof, and dpc membraned the studwork.

Today sod's law it was blowing a gale, freezing and peeing it down with rain. Not wanting my polythene decorating the village I had no choice but to put the cladding on

I now have a nice shiplap clad building. Will post pics (if it isn't covered in snow) in the morning

Si

 

[Slim]

I don't know where 'the moneypit' is Si, but if the weather was anything like it was here (it sounds like it was), I do not envy you having to work outside today. I am a landscaper and often have to work in bad weather, but I think even I would have called it a day today.

 

[motownmartin]

We are getting covered in Snow here, it's very sleety though.

 

[exigetastic]

Images as promised...

Front view:

Rear View:

"Loft" Space:

Truss Joints:

Stud Jointing:

As you can tell no windows :shock:, this is by design because
1) It is surrounded by trees
2) I didn't want it to overlook the neighbours
3) As I say it's "temporary", Eventually it'll be downgraded from Workshop to Store, and from a security point of view I prefer lack of windows.

However the gable the gable ends are going to be made from polycarbonate to let light in. I'll be hinging the front gable to provide access to the loft.

Will post more pics as things progress.

Si

 

[Digit]

Yeah! I've heard about weather like that, seen some on TV as well! :lol:
I've lived here nearly twenty years, had snow 4 times and sub zero temps about one or two days a year.
Gloat! Gloat!

 

[exigetastic]

Yeah! I've heard about weather like that, seen some on TV as well! :lol:
I've lived here nearly twenty years, had snow 4 times and sub zero temps about one or two days a year.
Gloat! Gloat!

As I am now safely back in the warmth I can see the (admitedly twisted) funny side of that post


Though judging by the location in the profile I guess it's a different Wales to theone I'm thinking of :?

 

[Slim]

Though judging by the location in the profile I guess it's a different Wales to theone I'm thinking of :?

Must be New South Wales!

 

[exigetastic]

I don't know where 'the moneypit' is Si, but if the weather was anything like it was here (it sounds like it was), I do not envy you having to work outside today. I am a landscaper and often have to work in bad weather, but I think even I would have called it a day today.

Slim I'm an IT geek, so working outside is a novelty

I'd like to say it's been nice today being in an airconned office, but I'd be lying, if anything it's been colder :shock: (Anyone know a decent aircon firm in Nottingham )

 

[Digit]

As I am now safely back in the warmth I can see the (admitedly twisted) funny side of that post

Sorry. shouldn't have rubbed it in, but I live close to the coast on Cardigan bay and it really is that mild. We still have half hardy plants in flower, and most of the trees are still in full leaf. Now inland---.

 

[exigetastic]

Well good progress this weekend 8)

I finished nailing the cladding to the intermediate studs, got the felt on the roof, a couple of coats of preservative!

I've even made up some "window frames"

Fairly simple construction really, but jointed timber with rebates on the back to hold the poly carbonate. (And a rebate along the bottom to fit with the shiplap)

So far the only "oversight"s have been I'd have liked a little more overhang on the rear roof, and cutting down a "pre made" bit of timber by mistake (I know measure twice cut once, and in my case check the bit I'm measuring on isn't already made to fit somewhere else :lol: )

The front "window" is going to be hinged, so that's my next challenge. With the nights closing in I am having to work pretty hard in the daylight hours, so no real chance for in progress pics I'm afraid

But will soon be progressing to the inside, temporary lights are the first job, so I can save at least a little of my weekends, by doing stuff after work


Si

 

[exigetastic]

Should be toasty warm

Can put shelves anywhere 8)

Decided on half glazed doors...

Will post up more pics when it gets light :idea:

Si

 

[9fingers]

I don't know where abouts you are but I'd be concerned about security with all those windows. I'd put bars on the inside of those polycarbonate panels in the ends and fit some bars and blinds in the doors. Having all your goodies on display could be asking for trouble.

Bob

 

[mailee]

Yep I can second that I have/ had five windows but since my burglary I have boarded one up that faces the rear. (The one they broke into)

 

[exigetastic]

I don't know where abouts you are but I'd be concerned about security with all those windows. I'd put bars on the inside of those polycarbonate panels in the ends and fit some bars and blinds in the doors. Having all your goodies on display could be asking for trouble.

Bob

I was going to go for a fully panelled doors, but natural felt i needed the light.

I'm going to put up some shutters on the windows, but TBH even my friends can't find the house :roll: I even bumped into a tree getting to the shed tonight (it really is that dark)

My last house I was burgled 2 times just for car keys :evil: Infact that was the straw that broke the camels back in moving house and was a big part of choosing the location! (As well as getting a big dog :twisted: )

Thanks for the input though.


Si

 

[9fingers]

After a lot of thought I built my workshop of concrete blocks then clad with wood to blend in as a shed. There are no windows at all. I was going to put celestory roof windows in but my neighbour objected to the extra height. It does mean I need electric light all the time but I reckoned that was cheap security.
I made my own 3 point door locking mechanism and used a french cyclinder lock with a key profile not used in UK.
Call me paranoid if you like but there are thousand of pounds worth of tools bought to feed my hobby in retirement and I wanted to do everything I could to protect them.

Bob

 

[exigetastic]

Call me paranoid if you like but there are thousand of pounds worth of tools bought to feed my hobby in retirement and I wanted to do everything I could to protect them.

Bob

A little paranoia can be a healthy thing :wink:

I don't have that value of toys in there yet... More on the driveway, and that's more worrying Both times we got done we were in the house.

Glad I didn't hear them TBH, as on one occasion they used the car in an armed robbery :shock:

And remember people, don't have nightmares :lol:


Si

 

[exigetastic]

K the doors are nearing completion 8)

The frame is a couple of bits of 70mm x 22mm PSE with housings at the top of both legs, and a matching 70mm x 22mm piece for the header. These are glued and screwed into the rough opening which is made from 2x2 to match the rest of the frame.

The door is again made from 2x2. Glued + screwed housing joints on top and bottom rails / stiles. This basic frame is then "clad" in matching 70mmx22mm on the top and sides (again glued and screwed, this time with butt joints).

The back face of the door is made from 12mm ply, which is cut to the overall width (ie the width of the 2x2 frame + 44mm for the PSE edging), and to the height of where i intend the glazing to start. I bet you can guess how it's fixed (screws + glue :lol: )

I installed a simple mid rail by glueing and screwing to the ply wood back, and 3" screws through the end.

The braces are fairly basic bits of 2x2 with the corners knocked off to suit, and attached to the backing ply using my normal method :lol:

The difference in depth between the 2x2 main framework and the edging PSE, has given me a rebate slightly deeper than the shiplap cladding I am using, so when installed should tidy up the edges of the shiplap nicely!

Last few odds and ends are, install some insulation / vapour barrier, nail on cladding. a bit of fettling with the hanging, and put in some polycarbonate in the top section.

Shed will then be weatherproof 8)

Si