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Default Sheds sheds sheds

So it's spring and an old man's fancy turns to sheds.
I don't want to make this into a whole summer's project or to
construct an elaborate workshop - I simply want somewhere to stash all
the stuff that clutters the garage and stops me using that space
properly. So it's going to be pretty basic and so long as it doesn't
look too bad, fall down instantly or cost me a fortune, it will be
fine.

The space I have (not to mention the flimsy construction of most of
the ones I've poked about at in the diy chains) will require a custom
built jobbie and the whole enterprise seems straighforward enough but
I thought I'd consult the assembled experts for (a) any tips that may
not be too obvious and (b) what would be the best thing for the
outside of the thing. I've mulled over shiplap (seems a bit pricey,
but I haven't been to the woodyard yet), featheredge over an inner
skin of some sort of sheet, ply (though I think that would be pretty
ugly) etc etc.

It seems the possible options are to make a sturdy frame and use
something lightweight to cover it or to make a less robust frame and
use something tongued and grooved to give strength (which is what B&Q
etc seem to do). Any wisdom on the merits of each of these?
(Obviously a sturdy frame with a structural cladding would be
strongest but almost pretty pricey.

Any comments gratefully received (asuming they get through the
enormous amounts of spam that seems to be cluttering this group right
now)
Thanks chaps
 
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