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[ryan22_lgm]

Thought instead of cluttering up my mini build thread I would start a thread here. Right then basically my poly tunnel got to a state of disrepair and 1 good storm would of blew it down !!! So we decided it's time for a proper restoration shed.
First things first the base. 25ftx16ft concrete base used 9 tons of ballast and 40 bags of cement!!




You can see I used the steel from the tunnel to strengthen the base ;)
Next up was the frames. Had to make 6 separate frames as the longest length of 3x2 you can buy is 16ft!

Got them screwed together today plus put the window in.


Tomorrows job is bolting the frame into the concrete making sure it's all nice and square. Then get the 6x2s into the roof!

[Ben_O]

Very nice

[ryan22_lgm]

Very nice

Thanks buddy! :)

[minifreek1]

Wish I had access to my back garden for a car, Id be building something similar :)

 

Looking to be doing a good job....

[JCP]

That looks like the beginnings of something mega!
I'm not jealous at all..........

[Jordie]

I did something very similar.

 

 

 

Originally was going to have pitched roof, but height restrictions stopped that. We used a tile effect metal sheet roofing, but i want to replace it with wooden boards and a one piece rubber as the metal roof has too much flex in storms and leads to small leaks with it not having a steep run off.

[ryan22_lgm]

I did something very similar.
 

 

 
Originally was going to have pitched roof, but height restrictions stopped that. We used a tile effect metal sheet roofing, but i want to replace it with wooden boards and a one piece rubber as the metal roof has too much flex in storms and leads to small leaks with it not having a steep run off.

Looks good mate!
I was going to have a pitched roof but would if cost a hell of allot more!!!! My roof will be covered in 12mm obd board then covered with sheets of tile effect sheeting that lock together. Hopefully it doesn't leak !!! Haha :)

[ryan22_lgm]

Got most of the roof cross members in today and went for a drive to mole valley farmers to buy all the hinges and locks for the doors. Spent £65!!!!


Should get them finished tomorrow plus get the concrete bolts in! Lots of wood being delivered tomorrow too! :)

[minifreek1]

Just looking at the timber you used, is it tanalised/treatd timber or just normal PAR timber....

 

I can see that roofing joists are treated, with them being a green colour..

 

If its PAR timber, you'll need a barrier between the concrete base and the bottom parts of the frames you have, otherwise they'll start to rot within 5 years or so...

Edited by minifreek1, 06 October 2016 - 06:42 PM.

[Rob Gavin]

Just looking at the timber you used, is it tanalised/treatd timber or just normal PAR timber....
 
I can see that roofing joists are treated, with them being a green colour..
 
If its PAR timber, you'll need a barrier between the concrete base and the bottom parts of the frames you have, otherwise they'll start to rot within 5 years or so...

Was going to say the same. You should be able to slip some DPC under the frame though before you go much further. Also not too keen on how you are supporting the roof structure off the top rails. I'd add some additional support to transfer the load directly down.

[minifreek1]

The DPC will be easy to do before bolting the frame to the concrete...

The joist hangers that have been used to support the roof structure will be more than capable of supporting the roof beams....

The decking at the back of my house is using joist hangers as that what was recommended by my F in L who's a retired proffesional builder....

[ryan22_lgm]

Just looking at the timber you used, is it tanalised/treatd timber or just normal PAR timber....
 
I can see that roofing joists are treated, with them being a green colour..
 
If its PAR timber, you'll need a barrier between the concrete base and the bottom parts of the frames you have, otherwise they'll start to rot within 5 years or so...

Not to worry guys I have damp proofing membrane already here to put on before the cladding plus the concrete base will not be grassed up to again the cladding will go down to cover the concrete. Edged with gravel. My dads garage was built in the same way been up over 20 years just done an extension no signs of rot in the frames ! :)

Roof is not yet finished and my 15 stone brother has been doing pull ups on it with no signs of movement. Will make sure it is as strong as possible before the sheeting goes on :) Thanks for the positive comments guys !!!

[lawrence]

Worth making the roof a bit stronger for a homemade roof mounted engine hoist? I know that's what I plan to do when I make my dream garage :)

[ryan22_lgm]

Worth making the roof a bit stronger for a homemade roof mounted engine hoist? I know that's what I plan to do when I make my dream garage :)

I have just bought a bargain of a engine crane ! £25 !!!! Clarke one too haha

[Ethel]

I'm guessing the comment on the rafters is that they're not directly above an upright. I guess it depends what you're using to clad the frame and for fascia boarding.

 

Mind you, it is big enough to require building regs. Luckily it looks to be somewhere secluded!