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Okay chaps - I'm about to realise the dream of a shed fit for a real man (which I am).
Due to tree constraints I'm looking at a shed approx 7.5ft wide and 22ft long. It will be made with ship lap jointing out of 'redwood' (I've asked for a sample). The shed will be split 2/3 shed, 1/3 storage with a partition between. Quote includes 3 pane window, double door and a single door all in the side as only one side will be accessible. Floor will be included (wood).
It's a pitched roof with a heavy duty felt that should be good for 10 years.
First quote has come in £3,250.
No insulation or electrics or other outfitting included.
Any comments/suggestions?
Due to tree constraints I'm looking at a shed approx 7.5ft wide and 22ft long. It will be made with ship lap jointing out of 'redwood' (I've asked for a sample). The shed will be split 2/3 shed, 1/3 storage with a partition between. Quote includes 3 pane window, double door and a single door all in the side as only one side will be accessible. Floor will be included (wood).
It's a pitched roof with a heavy duty felt that should be good for 10 years.
First quote has come in £3,250.
No insulation or electrics or other outfitting included.
Any comments/suggestions?
olf where are you based as I can recommend http://www.spectrumcustombuildings.co.uk they will come to you (based on location) and build to top spec for a very good price.
With regards to shiplap, have you considered looking at using plywood frame then cover with plastic cladding? Works out cheaper, looks very good and insulates/waterproofs. My studio/house is bloody boiling at the minute
http://www.flickr.com/photos/swindon/sets/72157620... is my shed
I understand the redwood look, really do, but I went for maintenance free and it works well. Mine cost so much as I built it like a house, definitely give them a shout. He's like one of them gems you find, you meet him and he's scary but he does the job fast and is very pickety and a perfectionist
With regards to shiplap, have you considered looking at using plywood frame then cover with plastic cladding? Works out cheaper, looks very good and insulates/waterproofs. My studio/house is bloody boiling at the minute
http://www.flickr.com/photos/swindon/sets/72157620... is my shed
I understand the redwood look, really do, but I went for maintenance free and it works well. Mine cost so much as I built it like a house, definitely give them a shout. He's like one of them gems you find, you meet him and he's scary but he does the job fast and is very pickety and a perfectionist
Olf said:
I think you're in a different league to me there Stig. That must be 25k's worth surely?
why I linked was that Vince does all from a 3ft by 3ft garden shed up to full spec. Whatever you want and to whatever spec. Thing is prior to using him I had looked at a lot of places and he came in on that job at least 15k under what others wanted. Def worth giving him a shout just to see what he saysEdited by Olf on Friday 8th January 13:21
The total build cost was more to do with my specs such as the tiling, dry lining, lighting system, insulation (lights alone were a grand). Actual build was closer to 17k
No harm in giving him a shout, he is really eager to push this side of his business and its free to talk!
to add, the plastic cladding worked out a hell of a lot cheaper than using wooden shiplap and comes with a 20 year guarantee
My advice, go with good wooden frame, then marine ply outerskin. This is what they build boats with. Then plastic cladding. You can always add insulation etc later. The windows and doors were a bloody bargain, 1300 quid like i said more than happy to talk off forum about total costs etc. From memory the actual build costs of just the building itself but it was quite a lot less than 25k!
My advice, go with good wooden frame, then marine ply outerskin. This is what they build boats with. Then plastic cladding. You can always add insulation etc later. The windows and doors were a bloody bargain, 1300 quid like i said more than happy to talk off forum about total costs etc. From memory the actual build costs of just the building itself but it was quite a lot less than 25k!
Edited by stigmundfreud on Friday 8th January 15:14
stigmundfreud said:
Olf said:
I think you're in a different league to me there Stig. That must be 25k's worth surely?
why I linked was that Vince does all from a 3ft by 3ft garden shed up to full spec. Whatever you want and to whatever spec. Thing is prior to using him I had looked at a lot of places and he came in on that job at least 15k under what others wanted. Def worth giving him a shout just to see what he saysEdited by Olf on Friday 8th January 13:21
The total build cost was more to do with my specs such as the tiling, dry lining, lighting system, insulation (lights alone were a grand). Actual build was closer to 17k
No harm in giving him a shout, he is really eager to push this side of his business and its free to talk!
you wont regret it! Worth exploring all options. Obviously the lower your budget the lower quality you get regardless of who does it. What I will say is think about your long term plans for it as a lot of the sheds that get cobled together simply are not worth the money. Before my shed grew to the size it did I had looked at custom garden houses and at the offerings in B&Q and similar places. For what they were they were very expensive and made from inferior wood. If you want something to last I'd suggest a 4x2 frame work. The better the frame the better the build. Once you have your frame the world is your oyster as you can put any walling to it and at a later date when funds permt add internal stud work and insulation. Mines on a concrete base due to the weight and size rather than on a wooden raft and floor insulation is provided by cheap but effective polystirene blocks.
put the mony into a good frame and then you've got options when funds permit other things in the future.
put the mony into a good frame and then you've got options when funds permit other things in the future.
For that money you could almost buy a proper log cabin. I built mine about 5 years ago and it cost £5500 including delivery. It is 10m x 5m and the wood is Swedish pine. The logs are 55mm thick which means it is of very sturdy construction. It has two rooms as such (two 5m x 5m cabins which are joined) but we removed the most of the centre partition to make one largish room.
You can live in that, it's warm and totally dry.
Log cabins are for REAL MEN. Sheds are for boys
You can live in that, it's warm and totally dry.
Log cabins are for REAL MEN. Sheds are for boys
Lord Flathead said:
Log cabins are for REAL MEN. Sheds are for boys
Altogether now; I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK.
Try these guys. Oakenclough Buildings
They've been making proper sheds for 30years.
Build quality is excellent.
They've been making proper sheds for 30years.
Build quality is excellent.
sparkythecat said:
Try these guys. Oakenclough Buildings
They've been making proper sheds for 30years.
Build quality is excellent.
Thanks for that - also a handy price calculator on that site.They've been making proper sheds for 30years.
Build quality is excellent.
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