In message , Andy Hall
writes
On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 13:08:01 +0100, Pete C
wrote:

On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 20:29:31 +0100, Steven Briggs
wrote:

The current material list includes 210m of 3x2, 285m of cladding and
285m of T&G floor / roof. Eeek. Over £1500 at list prices for all the
materials so far, so next its shopping round for a job lot price.

Hi,

Might be worth a visit to a shed centre to get some ideas and see what
size timber is used in normal sheds. 3x1.25 might be alright for the
uprights, with 3x2 in the corners.

cheers,
Pete.

Generally it's like matchwood, unfortunately, which is one of the
reasons to make your own. I did take a look at some even quite
decent products and they are still not that great unfortunately.




.andy


Indeed. There's a local saw mill that makes sheds on site. Frames from
28x44 actual (i.e. the old 1.5x2"). Even when there some nice features
(one had a mini bay window) the "joinery" is a bit rough and ready.
The only exception to that size frame I noted is the Site Huts in the
Screwfix Big Stuff catalogue, using a 70x45 frame. The 8'x18' is £1089,
probably more than my basic 8'x18' shell will work out.

The other local woodyard/BM (where I shall most likely buy the timber
from), stocks sheds (more like cabins) made out of interlocking (at the
corners) timer sections. Much better, but getting even more expensive.

http://www.cwberry.com is a good site, has a comprehensive on-line
price list, which is very competitive. Its a pity they're over the hills
in darkest Lancashire.


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Steve