Wooden garden shed repairs

[G-wiz]

Currently have a wooden shed, which I prefer to repair, rather than dismantle and replace with new item.

Would you recommend perspex or glass, or something else? I am not sure what was present originally.

I am not certain how to build the framework to allow the perspex or glass to slot in, but will certainly give it a go.

[G-wiz]

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.

[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.

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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.

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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?

[G-wiz]

Finally, the shed has some 'window' of some wonky sort:

BEFORE (with some framework added):



AFTER, job finish:



Varnish is a bit off-colour