Cheapest way to build a shed

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by Jimbo, Jul 6, 2007.

  1. Jimbo

    Jimbo Screwfix Select

    Gents

    Just pricing up the timber to build a tiny shed (that looks like a summer house) 6x4ft, £550 (incl £120 for some nice doors).

    I asked for 15mm shiplap and 44mm planed timbers, and 22mm t+g for floor.

    Some on here have supposedly built 12x10 workshops for £50 or something stupid; what am I missing!?
     
  2. big all

    big all Screwfix Select

    you been on the happy juice jimbo :D:D:D:D
    even a shed made from free materials is going to cost you £50 for the odds and sods you need to buy like felt and glass ect

    one of the bills i listed for my 10x12ft shed was £550 ish but that was only the main part of the wood

    your size shed is awkard and inefficient at using sheet material

    4ft is great for the floor but the roof because of overhangs and slopes will be anywhere between 4 8" and 5 6" halved


    are you planning apex ot slopping roof!!!!


    big all
     
  3. big all

    big all Screwfix Select

    go for sawn timber much cheaper than planed and about 20% stronger as its the "full" inch
     
  4. Jimbo

    Jimbo Screwfix Select

    cheers guys, actually I hadn't considered the lengths, just added up the total area needed and added 10% :eek:!

    It's an apex roof, with a 1ft overhang (so make matters worse....)
     
  5. Captain Leaky

    Captain Leaky New Member

    sterling board
     
  6. sinewave

    sinewave Screwfix Select

    Jimbo, It's far cheaper to fing a proper local Shed manufacture who builds them outa T&G and makes em properly rather than the 'Fencing Panels stapeled together' Sheds that B&Q etc sell.


    We have a local manufacture in Crewe that makes cracking Sheds of all sizes that are far cheaper than trying to do it yer self.


    You can always re-enforce it afterwards with ply or chipboard.
     
  7. Jimbo

    Jimbo Screwfix Select

    Hi Sine, this is the conclusion I was coming too. I was just wondering whether I'd asked for the wrong wood as I couldn't believe it!
     
  8. big all

    big all Screwfix Select

    cheers guys, actually I hadn't considered the
    lengths, just added up the total area needed and
    added 10% :eek:!

    you need to remember the 18" to 24" in the middle is of restricted use as you need to get in

    It's an apex roof, with a 1ft overhang (so make
    matters worse....)

    12 inches !!!!! 4-6" EACH side is fine

    the sheds you buy are poor quality 6 to 9mm txg and that includes the floors

    big all
     
  9. Jimbo

    Jimbo Screwfix Select

  10. big all

    big all Screwfix Select

    yes sorry i missed the summer house bit ;)


    to be honest small sheds are cheaper made [partly through the use of **** materials]

    once you get up to the bigger sizes there aint much in it providing your time is free
    but the great bonus is you make it to your own requirements

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    big all
     
  11. IOC Chippy

    IOC Chippy New Member

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