MikeMc1990
New Member
Hi all.
Sorry for what will be a big post and if this is in the wrong thread please move it to the more appropriate.
I asked a builder to sort me a shed that could fit my motocycle in and do basic maintenance work on it, in the shed. He took the mick out of me on several occasions and I ended up telling him not to return and leave it how it is.
He made me a 12x8 shed. Framing he used 4x2. Then the back and side walls he used 18mm plywood.(which is fine as its strong) Some reason he boarded the front up using 9mm ply.
He added waterproof membrane between each framing and ply which I think is good.
Standard roof felt, which had leaks. Then he added a metal door. Which also let lots of water through.
Since then, I added another sheet of 9mm of ply to the front to match the 18mm sides and rear. I took the metal door off and made a ply one using 18mm ply to match.
Added insulation apart from one side and roof till I order more.
Had electrics put in professionally.
I added a temporary floor using timber battans and some old mdf that I had laying around and then heavy duty rubber matting. Saves me sitting on cold concrete.
Changed the roof felt adding waterproof breathable membrane underneath it too.
Ok so my questions are...
1. I lifted my floor up to put ground anchors in and noticed damp on the concrete and the mdf flooring. How can I prevent this?
2. Best way to go about making a better floor and what materials to use and keep it the same level as the framing?
3. Once I have fully insulated the walls and roof. I understand I'll need some sort of ventilation. What to use and where?
I have added pics of the build progress so you can see what I mean better.
I havnt got a pic of the door I made but I need someone to do that for me when I find someone.
The concrete base he made as you can see on the pics is sort of under ground, is this why I'm getting damp?
My future plans once all the above is corrected is to insulate the rest and board up with ply. Hang shelves and add a small work bench. A roller tool box, freezer and dryer will be added(missus idea) and a air compressor. In one of the pics there is two bikes. However that's temporary and its will be mainly one bike.
If anyone is local to Liverpool, Widnes and Warrington area please get in touch and I would love to get someone who knows what they're doing to do it.
TIA
Sorry for what will be a big post and if this is in the wrong thread please move it to the more appropriate.
I asked a builder to sort me a shed that could fit my motocycle in and do basic maintenance work on it, in the shed. He took the mick out of me on several occasions and I ended up telling him not to return and leave it how it is.
He made me a 12x8 shed. Framing he used 4x2. Then the back and side walls he used 18mm plywood.(which is fine as its strong) Some reason he boarded the front up using 9mm ply.
He added waterproof membrane between each framing and ply which I think is good.
Standard roof felt, which had leaks. Then he added a metal door. Which also let lots of water through.
Since then, I added another sheet of 9mm of ply to the front to match the 18mm sides and rear. I took the metal door off and made a ply one using 18mm ply to match.
Added insulation apart from one side and roof till I order more.
Had electrics put in professionally.
I added a temporary floor using timber battans and some old mdf that I had laying around and then heavy duty rubber matting. Saves me sitting on cold concrete.
Changed the roof felt adding waterproof breathable membrane underneath it too.
Ok so my questions are...
1. I lifted my floor up to put ground anchors in and noticed damp on the concrete and the mdf flooring. How can I prevent this?
2. Best way to go about making a better floor and what materials to use and keep it the same level as the framing?
3. Once I have fully insulated the walls and roof. I understand I'll need some sort of ventilation. What to use and where?
I have added pics of the build progress so you can see what I mean better.
I havnt got a pic of the door I made but I need someone to do that for me when I find someone.
The concrete base he made as you can see on the pics is sort of under ground, is this why I'm getting damp?
My future plans once all the above is corrected is to insulate the rest and board up with ply. Hang shelves and add a small work bench. A roller tool box, freezer and dryer will be added(missus idea) and a air compressor. In one of the pics there is two bikes. However that's temporary and its will be mainly one bike.
If anyone is local to Liverpool, Widnes and Warrington area please get in touch and I would love to get someone who knows what they're doing to do it.
TIA