DIY shed 9ft x 6ft

ElephantBoy57

I am thinking that I need more covered storage space, so building a shed to but in my already concrete back yard.

The size of it will be around 9ft x 6ft using Wickes treated 45 x 70

6ft tall at one side and 7ft at the other, maybe best to have the door in the 7ft front. Not sure what I should use to cover the sides/roof. I am thinking about painting/sealing the wood before I build the shed. I have not drawn a detailed plan yet, I guess I should.

FreeBear

Use pressure treated timber and paint with something like Cuprinol before assembly. Dip each cut end in the wood preservative just to make sure everything is coated. For the roof, OSB and felt.

Niv

I will never use felt on a shed roof again. EPDM all the way!

ElephantBoy57

I saw a youtube clip where they were using large wooden boards for the front/sides. I was thinking something more like this, although it looks expensive.

19x125 Tanalised Tongue and Groove shiplap

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19x125-Tanalised-Tongue-and-Groove-shiplap-LOGLAP-DIY-timber-wood-shed-cladding/164080485716?hash=item2633f58554:m:m03ah9HK7NhZ64eeCZskDGQ

This looks better.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350-metres-22x125-Swedish-shiplap-Tanalised-DIY-Timber-Wood-Shed-Materials/153808717770?hash=item23cfb6c7ca:g:u-IAAOSwrpReLCqq

EssexExile

Yes the second one is more shed material. As has been said for the roof OSB sheets covered with rubber (EPDM).

ElephantBoy57

I have now started to build my shed, it may take a few weeks.

I have used treated 45 x 70 for the base, painted with old engine oil to preserve the wood. I have used 180cm x 300cm wood, so it will be around 6ft x 10ft

I was looking at buying a pre-made shed online, the frames on those sheds were often around an inch square.

ElephantBoy57

After a few weeks    the frame is built, so I now need to clad it.

I am looking at feather edge boarding, cheap and effective. Is feather edge boarding normally reserved for fencing?

I will need to buy, maybe 60+ 2.4m boards. If I had made the outer dimensions 1.8m x 3m it might have been easier. But as I screwed together the 1.8m x 3m pieces, it's slightly larger.

Not easy getting wood during the lockdown, but I should be able to get the 2.4m pieces in my car.

Mutton_Geoff

ElephantBoy57 said:

After a few weeks    the frame is built, so I now need to clad it.

I am looking at feather edge boarding, cheap and effective. Is feather edge boarding normally reserved for fencing?

Not at all. If you use the phrase "feather edge cladding", you'll find plenty of suppliers. All you need now is a nail gun.

FreeBear

ElephantBoy57 said: I will need to buy, maybe 60+ 2.4m boards.

Not easy getting wood during the lockdown, but I should be able to get the 2.4m pieces in my car.

Ring around local timber & builders merchants - For that sort of quantity, you should be able to get cheaper than the likes of Wickes and have it delivered for free.

greyteam1959

Painted with old engine oil !!
What good is that going to do in the 21st century ??

ElephantBoy57

greyteam1959 said:

Painted with old engine oil !!
What good is that going to do in the 21st century ??

I have a farmer friend that does the same and swears by it. They don't paint telegraph poles with Cuprinol, they use old fashioned coal-tar creosote.

Have you ever seen a telegraph pole that is rotting?