On Mon, 01 Sep 2003 12:07:08 +0100, PoP
wrote:

Took a trip to the local DIY sheds this morning. Whilst there I
decided to take a look at the prices for raw materials for building a
8x6 shed. Was slightly surprised at how cheap the planks they sell for
cladding are (about a fiver for five). The tongue and grooved cladding
seemed fairly thin (can't recall now - 9mm?), but presumably okay for
domestic shed use.

A very quick calculation suggests that I might be able to build a
half-decent 8x6 shed for under 150 quid. The going price of a ready
made shed is 200-300 quid (or more).

Anyone built a shed from scratch? How'd it stack up price wise?

PoP


Yes I have. I probably spent a little more on materials, but then I
made it using far more subtantial materials for both the framing and
the cladding.

For example

-100x50mm for framing rather than 38x38 or 38x25 as is typical for
bought products.

- 18mm TGV for cladding on top of 18mm ply

- 22mm flooring

If you have suitable tools, the assembly time can be quite fast as
well.




..andy

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