A random question about metal sheds!

gavin_gil

I'm moving into a mobile home before I start building my house but I was wondering if anyone could help with a query.

I have no room in the mobile for a washing machine, tumble dryer and chest freezer that I have but I do have a metal shed. Would it be ok to put them all into the shed or would condensation or other factors be a problem?

Any advice much appreciated!
Thanks.

ooo000ooo

A metal shed will sweat, i'd reckon a washing machine and tumble drier will make it lots worse. The stuff may rust quicker. Wooden shed would be better.

warmhands.coldheart

I have a metal and wooden shed. Always get condensation in the metal shed. I have the tumble dryer in the wooden shed and workes fine. I would say make sure the tumble dryer is vented. Another option I suppose would be to put in a fan which you can turn on to extract moisture when using the washing machine and tubmle dryer. Also be very careful that you lagg all water pipes..

Artofdookie

I had a metal shed and it really sweats on a warm day, not so bad now as i lined it with plywood

gavin_gil

Thanks for the replies!

I was thinking of putting in insulating stuff and then plywood over that - would that help?

Janesays

If your going to line it with plywood, make sure it's 'marine ply' more expensive but won't rot with the moisture.

Golden_Anemone

This may sound really obvious too but sure your electrics are done properly. Otherwise :eek: is a distinct possibility!

gavin_gil

Good tip about the marine ply, will bear that in mind.

I know a good electrician so the electrics should be spot on!