Wooden garden shed repairs

[G-wiz]

WelshRich said:

I’d suggest Perspex for a shed in that condition - It’ll better withstand the inevitable movement and you can even drill a few holes in it and screw it directly to some battens rather than worrying about making a frame and trying to seal the glass with putty…

This sounds like a good approach. Will investigate this option.

[DonkeyApple]

G-wiz said:

Thanks.......polycarbonate it is then, rather than perspex.

It's a solid structure. Rain not coming through the roof.

Not done any woodwork since I were 16 at school; over 30 years ago.

It just needs to hold 3 pushbikes, a lawnmower and basic gardening equipment.

You might as well consider doing the roof as the fabric looks like it won't be long before water is getting in and rotting the panels.

If it were me, I'd glyphosate all the ivy, replace the roof fabric, slop some cheap preservative on the exterior and then knock up 4 batons to hold the 'glass'. All very simple and cheap and will make for a far nicer thing to see from the inside.

[markiii]

for those storage requirements I'd do away with windows. Much more secure and no scrote can see whats worth knicking

[DonkeyApple]

markiii said:

for those storage requirements I'd do away with windows. Much more secure and no scrote can see whats worth knicking

That's a fair point. The window is only there because someone paid extra for the 'potting' model over the bike and mower basic model. Either that or he was an exhibitionist as well as an onanist.

[bristolbaron]

DonkeyApple said:

markiii said:

for those storage requirements I'd do away with windows. Much more secure and no scrote can see whats worth knicking

That's a fair point. The window is only there because someone paid extra for the 'potting' model over the bike and mower basic model. Either that or he was an exhibitionist as well as an onanist.

Yup, 5 lengths of shiplap and job jobbed!

[mikeiow]

markiii said:

for those storage requirements I'd do away with windows. Much more secure and no scrote can see whats worth knicking

Or leave the opaque cover on the polycarboate.
You get light in, and nobody can see in. Win-win!

That's what we did with our shed years ago.

[DonkeyApple]

bristolbaron said:

Yup, 5 lengths of shiplap and job jobbed!

I'll raise your 5 shiplap with 1 osb.

[G-wiz]

bristolbaron said:

DonkeyApple said:

markiii said:

for those storage requirements I'd do away with windows. Much more secure and no scrote can see whats worth knicking

That's a fair point. The window is only there because someone paid extra for the 'potting' model over the bike and mower basic model. Either that or he was an exhibitionist as well as an onanist.

Yup, 5 lengths of shiplap and job jobbed!

Not considered that at all, but I suspect this will be the simplest, and cheapest, and quickest option.

We'll get natural light when the door is opened.

[G-wiz]

Progress to report. I have managed to fabricate some framework using 2×1 inchers and various brackets. Some pictures below:





Have ordered some polycarbonate which has arrived from Screwfix.

Will get some roof felt from Wickes and then nail and screw it into place.

[Simpo Two]

G-wiz said:

Will get some roof felt from Wickes and then nail and screw it into place.

Felt nails are what you need. And a saw by the looks of it

[Chrisgr31]

We had a shed in poor condition, needed windows and a new floor but it had a good frame etc so I replaced the floor and windows.

The following month it caught fire after the neighbours pond electrics set fire to the fence between it and their pond!

Got a new one on insurance!

[21TonyK]

My old man has spent 3 weeks "repairing" a 20 year old gazebo. So far, new floor in several stages, partial new roof, new door, glazing and a total repaint. Cost more than a new one but its kept him busy!

[DonkeyApple]

G-wiz said:

Progress to report. I have managed to fabricate some framework using 2×1 inchers and various brackets. Some pictures below:





Have ordered some polycarbonate which has arrived from Screwfix.

Will get some roof felt from Wickes and then nail and screw it into place.

Am I being blind and dumb or have you built the frame on the inside?

[G-wiz]

DonkeyApple said:

Am I being blind and dumb or have you built the frame on the inside?

I think you're right. Is that a problem?

[C n C]

Simpo Two said:

G-wiz said:

Will get some roof felt from Wickes and then nail and screw it into place.

Felt nails are what you need. And a saw by the looks of it

I'd never go with roof felt for a shed these days.

Single sheet of EPDM is going to be better as far as being waterproof (no joins), and will never need replacing before the shed does.

[valiant]

21TonyK said:

My old man has spent 3 weeks "repairing" a 20 year old gazebo. So far, new floor in several stages, partial new roof, new door, glazing and a total repaint. Cost more than a new one but its kept him busy!

There is something satisfying about trying to save an old wooden building like a shed.

It doesn’t really matter if you fk it up as they can be replaced pretty quickly and cheaply and the materials and tool costs aren’t too frightening. It’s a good bodge job that’s satisfying if you get it right and not really a worry if you totally fk it up.

It’s not like you’re trying to replace the house roof is it?

[acer12]

21TonyK said:

My old man has spent 3 weeks "repairing" a 20 year old gazebo. So far, new floor in several stages, partial new roof, new door, glazing and a total repaint. Cost more than a new one but its kept him busy!

Fair play, you can’t put a price on pride of work. Will probably last longer than a new on as it’ll be minded better

[jet_noise]

Simpo Two said:

thebraketester said:

I’m getting the word….. “flames”

I was thinking "dynamite".

Or just a strong breeze!

[thebraketester]

jet_noise said:

Or just a strong breeze!

[ThingsBehindTheSun]

dirky dirk said:

Too far gone.
Get rid

When I purchased my BTL the owners left two sheds like this in the garden. I cut one of them up with the reciprocating saw and replaced it with a plastic keter shed.

Not worth messing about with in my opinion.