6x4 Shed

superdon

Well, the garden/outside tidy up continues and I have now decided our shed might need replacing. Its an very cheap B&Q one (think it was £80) and is pretty much falling apart after 4 years.

We dont have a lot to spend. Was looking at this http://www.shedstore.co.uk/itemdetl.php/clashist/Wooden_Sheds/Waltons/New_Norfolk/findclas/New_Norfolk/itemprcd/wal64nor

Seems to be about the best price. Any good?

wildmandy

£125 in Wickes, but with only one window (but why would you want a window in a shed?), Their shed has a 10 year guarantee.

Mandy

superdon

wildmandy wrote: »

£125 in Wickes, but with only one window (but why would you want a window in a shed?), Their shed has a 10 year guarantee.

Mandy

Thats an overlap shed though (which I have now) and quite franky, its crap. In fact, I think thats identical to the one I have now which is totally wrecked after 3 years.

The one I was looking at is tongue and groove which I understand will be better?

Vibrant

Tongue and groove makes for a more windproof shed, but not necessarily a longer lasting one. Both overlap and TG sheds will last, if treated with fence life (or similar) every couple of years.
Check the wall boards to see if they flex easily under moderate finger pressure (they shouldn't).

Personally I'm not too keen on OS board for the floor and roof, actual timber is far superior. OSB tends to fall apart very quickly if you get a leak.

The best method of testing a shed (imop), is to check the floor for flex by jumping (some have pitiful supports). And push the walls/roof beams to see if they move.
That said, you can brace a cheap shed with a few extra lengths of timber, to improve the floor and walls.
The door should always be held by three hinges.

Wickes products are usually adequate for purpose, even their cheap lines, but I would check in store before buying.

My overlap shed is 25+ years old and still looks like new.

Vib.

Igol

Last time I was looking into sheds I noticed that yardmaster metal sheds were a little cheaper than wooden ones and obviously were a tad more secure too. In the end I built a 3x3m workshop from bricks worked out at about £500 and the most expensive thing was the polycarb roofing sheets.

Antispam

4 years isnt very long for a shed to last, its was either very poor shed, or wasnt looked after.

I agree tongue and groove sheds are the best. But you do have to look after it Making sure the shed is stood above ground by laying some bricks or slates underneath and looking after it. I had a shed for 10 years and it hadn't any sign of any rot at all. I did re-roof it once and every year put wood stain on and the shed was stood on slate on a concrete yard. I used if for storing paint, bikes, and food (non perishable) for storage in large boxes. It was very full shed I can tell you and it had loads of shelves

TiTheRev

I got a decent one from Waltons (co.uk or com cant remember), it was allegedly damaged but I cant see any obvious probs. £144 down from £350. It was 8x6 with double doors and 4 windows, but there were other options available. It's all up now and stood the test of the British summer so far with wind/rain/hail and a bit of sun

TiTheRev

wildmandy wrote: »

£125 in Wickes, but with only one window (but why would you want a window in a shed?), Their shed has a 10 year guarantee.

Mandy

The guarantee is only valid if treated every year with wood protector...but you should do that anyway

Pretani

B&Q metal shed going cheap

Antispam

Metal sheds tend to suffer from condensation (unless insulated) and may rot some perishable things in there if they get wet due to condensation of the walls

Antispam

A window is useful to help you see even when door is open the back can be quiet dark so a windows does help. I also used my shed to rear seeds close to window

wildmandy wrote: »

£125 in Wickes, but with only one window (but why would you want a window in a shed?), Their shed has a 10 year guarantee.

Mandy