I want to build a shed...

Andydote · 21st April 2013, 21:16

Along with getting my Rover Coupe back on the road this summer and giving the ZT a good going over, I have decided I want to build a shed. As you do.

Has anyone tackled this before?

I'm guessing 2x2" for the frame, but not sure what to use for the walls. I'm looking at approx 8x6ft, which is good because lots of wood comes in 2.4m lengths.

I think a quick and easy way to make walls is to use boards, like plywood or something similar.

Please give me ideas! There's not really a budget, but obviously cheaper the better.

thetoneuk · 21st April 2013, 21:38

2x2 tanalised for frame work you could use a 1"x4"t&g for external just treat it well and use good quality paint or treatment . if your lining in side use 9mm marine ply.. I jusy built last year a 16`x8` "shed" but i used 4x2 frame and 15mm shuttering ply and covered in plastic cladding.. and for work this year just finished a summer house 3m sq , we used 4x2 and 1.1/4" t&g !! bit over kill ... one thing i would suggest is if possible put a pitched roof on and check with planning department you`ll e supprised how big you can go

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Dragrad · 21st April 2013, 22:25

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humphshumphs · 22nd April 2013, 06:21

If you are looking at a 'standard' sized shed, would it not be cheaper to buy one, then add to it as you want?

Wolves 75 · 22nd April 2013, 06:49

Im doing that as we speak, im using 4x3 but it is a big shed 30x10, for the walls we have used shiplap, gives a really nice smooth finish inside,

Ratty · 22nd April 2013, 08:06

I built an 8x6 shed used 2x2 for frames and 125mmx18mm shiplap gave a good finished shed & waterproof don't know if t&g would be so waterproof

18mm ply for the base

Ratty · 22nd April 2013, 08:11

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Originally Posted by humphshumphs

If you are looking at a 'standard' sized shed, would it not be cheaper to buy one, then add to it as you want?

The quote I had for an 8x6 was just over £400 I built for just under £150

humphshumphs · 22nd April 2013, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Ratty

The quote I had for an 8x6 was just over £400 I built for just under £150

Coo, that's dear.... No wonder you built one from scratch.

VVC-Geeza · 22nd April 2013, 22:54

Any pic's of your coupe ?

Andydote · 23rd April 2013, 06:17

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Any pic's of your coupe ?

These are back in 2009. I'll get some new ones when it surfaces from it's winter hibernation!

Now has better wheels and the original chrome grill.

21st April 2013, 21:16	#1
Andydote Gets stuck in ZT CDTI & 220 Turbo Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Coventry Posts: 880 Thanks: 30 Thanked 119 Times in 67 Posts	I want to build a shed... Along with getting my Rover Coupe back on the road this summer and giving the ZT a good going over, I have decided I want to build a shed. As you do. Has anyone tackled this before? I'm guessing 2x2" for the frame, but not sure what to use for the walls. I'm looking at approx 8x6ft, which is good because lots of wood comes in 2.4m lengths. I think a quick and easy way to make walls is to use boards, like plywood or something similar. Please give me ideas! There's not really a budget, but obviously cheaper the better. __________________ MG ZT CDTI - 325mm Brake Upgrage - Fan Resistor Upgraded - Air Intake Chopped - PCV Filter Done - Intercooler O-Rings done - Strut Mount Bearings Replaced - Black Alcantara Interior Fitted. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...23ce063f6c.jpg

21st April 2013, 21:38	#2
thetoneuk Newbie rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: oulton broad/suffolk Posts: 29 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	shed 2x2 tanalised for frame work you could use a 1"x4"t&g for external just treat it well and use good quality paint or treatment . if your lining in side use 9mm marine ply.. I jusy built last year a 16`x8` "shed" but i used 4x2 frame and 15mm shuttering ply and covered in plastic cladding.. and for work this year just finished a summer house 3m sq , we used 4x2 and 1.1/4" t&g !! bit over kill ... one thing i would suggest is if possible put a pitched roof on and check with planning department you`ll e supprised how big you can go ..

21st April 2013, 22:25	#3
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22nd April 2013, 06:21	#4
humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	If you are looking at a 'standard' sized shed, would it not be cheaper to buy one, then add to it as you want? __________________ Richard. No longer a 75 owner as my tourer made it to the moon, and died on it's way back. But 1/4 million miles ain't bad.

22nd April 2013, 06:49	#5
Wolves 75 I really should get out more....... 75 connoisseur SE CDTi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheslyn Hay Posts: 2,488 Thanks: 7 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	Im doing that as we speak, im using 4x3 but it is a big shed 30x10, for the walls we have used shiplap, gives a really nice smooth finish inside, __________________ Would rather push my 75 than drive a Jag

22nd April 2013, 08:06	#6
Ratty I really should get out more....... MG ZTT CDTI Honda Jazz 1.4 Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,166 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 888 Times in 594 Posts	I built an 8x6 shed used 2x2 for frames and 125mmx18mm shiplap gave a good finished shed & waterproof don't know if t&g would be so waterproof 18mm ply for the base

22nd April 2013, 22:54	#9
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,762 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Any pic's of your coupe ? __________________