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is it 30SQ m

hi

I live in Scotland

it is more to do with position and location than size

We got a garage built, for storage, away from the house
and didn’t require planing permission
it wasn’t blocking anything, nor was it a fire hazard

Maybe call your local council, and ask them

and do tell them where you are planning on placing it

I installed an underpad thinking it will prevent water from leaking in, which is not the case all the time. Also I chaulked all around the bottom of the shed, which again thought it would prevent water from coming in, which it hasn’t. I need a solution to stop water coming into the shed without starting from scratch. can someone help me, i am open to any suggestions Thank you

just dig a 1 ft by 2 ft deep trench around it and fill it wil gravel….will work fine…..if u ever build again….pour the slab and lay at least 1 course of block and set ur wall on those……

lic. gen. contractor

Alot of moisture forms on the items stored in the shed. How can I keep the moisture from forming?

either paint or line the shed
with water proof material
( betcha min) tar based

make sure the floor is well sealed
and the roof is not leaky ,

. Remember you need some form of VENTILATION
to dry out the CONDENSATION from the shed

Lastly , put gravel or some porous material under the shed

Hmm. Was thinking of furniture or suitcases, so maybe on the wrong track there..

Actually a bit concerned as someone I know has been storing a hoover in theirs!

Depends entirely on how the shed was built. Because most sheds are unheated, condensation can be a problem, so moisture-sensitive products probably shouldn’t be stored there. Shed construction is usually not good enough to keep out small wildlife like mice.

What do you want to store?

I store stuff like holiday lights, miscellaneous hardware, pet crates, lawn furniture, tools like shovels and spading forks in ours.

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I have a shed that is built of wood seems well built and it isn’t falling apart. I want to use it as an extra room for me in the winter when i want to get away from my family for a bit. It is hooked up to the house with an outlet so i have a light and can plug other things inside. My issues are the two doors don’t close from the inside and the lock is broke too. How could i rig it up to close from the inside? I don’t know much about fixing up things so that’s why i’m asking. Also as i said it’s wood with it’s own wood floor once i figured a way to close it from the inside with an electric heater inside would that be enough to hang out in and be warm in the winter? should i add anything else to increase insulation? I live in northern Michigan and i plan to use it when i need to be alone. I am hoping being able to close from inside and a heater should be sufficient to make it cozy. Thanks to all that answer in advance.

As for the doors, put a lock set on the doors, so you have a door knob on BOTH sides, and a keyed lock for security. You can put a door closer for a storm door on them so they self close!

The pink styrofoam sheets are not bad, but it gets cold where you live!! I live in Ontario, so I get some of the winter weather you do!!

I suggest putting in bats of "Safe and Sound" Roxul insulation. It is fire resistant, and can give you a great R value for insulation. Just install strapping across the studs to hold it in, if you aren’t going to finish the walls this year. You can also put a vapor barrier of 6 mil plastic on the walls after you insulate. This will hold the insulation in as well!

Next, you need a heat source. If you have natural gas, you can get a gas stove, and your gas company will hook it up for you. Make sure you place slate or cement boards under the stove, and on the walls directly behind and around the unit.

When you’re not in there, set the stove in ‘Warm" mode. When you’re in there, Set it to ‘HEAT’ mode, and keep it set at about 50 deg. F. This will keep any paint, or liquids from freezing, and help keep the moisture content down, so your furniture ot lumber does not absorb too much moisture.

Seal any windows with caulking, and around the door frames. as well!

there you are….nice and cozy in your own personal castle of tranquility and peace..at least until the wife needs you for something, then…well….you know!!

I have a large wood shed standing on a concrete base. The driving rain has caused seepage between the wooden sides and the concrete base. What is the best way to seal this please? I need to make the building water-tight.

Many thanks.

Hi, what I did is to get fence posts or similar, face one edge with roofing felt, this was placed at top when laid on concrete base and then mounted shed on the posts. This raises shed above concrete. The felt is a good barrier between posts and shed base to stop rising damp. Do not fill in round sides as this will encourage vermin to nest there.

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I have one of those premade wooden Garden Sheds that people buy pre-constructed and move into their yard. Mine is the type that looks like a mini barn, with barn-style doors and gambrel roof. The side panels are made of partcleboard and they have begun to rot and disintegrate from the bottom (ground) up. The previous owners probably should’ve put the shed on something, but it sits right on the ground. If I can repair the shed, I will probably have a concrete foundation poured for it. I need to know if anyone’s ever tried to repair / rebuild one of these sheds and how hard it is and whether it’s worth it? New ones cost a few thousand dollars and I can’t afford to replace, but since the frame and roof are in such good shape, I’d really like to repair before it gets worse. Do you have any suggestions on how to do this? Books? Website sources?

Thanks for your help!
This shed is not made of a frame that has siding over it. It is actually panels of 4 by 8 foot plywood that are inside the frame and outside trim. I am concerned as to whether the shed will collapse if I attempt to remove the plywood panels, since they seem like they are adding strength and stability to the structure. How would I take it apart down to the frame and keep it from collapsing / sagging? Thanks!

It sounds like you just need to replace the siding used on the shed. Probably just attached with nails, remove old siding and replace with a new piece.

I have a wooden ‘wendy-house’ shed in the back garden. What would need to be done to turn this into a sound proof room for a drum kit?
- I already know it’s not the greatest of places to try soundproof, I’m simply asking what would need to be done. Please don’t answer if it’s just to say it’s a stupid place.

I have created many "soundproof " rooms for all kinds of things including testing vaults for the medicals for air pilots,and by far the most efficient and cheapest material is acoustic ceiling tiles,used or new makes no difference.I ran a saw mill and woodworking joinery shop with all the machines you could think of for nearly fifteen years not seventy metres from some cottages and they had no idea I was there,and the workshop was only lined with used tiles, they are either 24"x24" or 600X600,and dead easy to cut and use.I have also used them in several adult"playrooms" for clients.