conor1n
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Hello folks,
So.. my dad used be a fish monger in my home town. He had a premises on the side of the street where he would sell fresh fish bought at port auctions, but not before filleting and preparing said fish. The fish was prepared in a small shed/store/lockup in a back/street alley behind the shop.
The shop has been closed many years and since sold, but the store remains in our ownership. Over the years it's been ignored and my dad not showing much any interest in it all, thinking it was useless. He may very well be correct on that, but let's see.
Yesterday I got an idea that I wanted to see inside as it probably hadn't been opened in about 15/20 years.
It was a surprise that the door opened and closed first time, with the runner wheels not seize. I initially thought the angle iron over the runners was to protect from weather, but it is to prevent the door from being lifted off the rail. The door seems solid too, despite the apparent rust towards the bottom. I kicked it a few times and nothing.
Internally, it's a mess, as is to be expected. It's very dry and I believe it would be dry in winter too. There is no apparent damage from moisture and the walls seem decent, according to an expert (experienced trade plasterer). The roof is in great shape and lined etc. The only damage that needs repair is a perspex panel in the roof that has a hole, and it has rained in. The wooden cross member is also rotten and would need replacing.
My dad has given me permission to run with it and see if anything can be done with it. I believe it could be useful for somebody in town who wants a bit of extra storage. It is very central in the town and is based in a very quiet area. It's kind of like no mans land with various sheds etc around.
Unfortunately it's not suitable for a car, without widening the door. I'm not sure that is advisable due to structure or planning.
What do people think? An interesting little project.
EDIT: It measures 8.5m long x 4m wide. Seems high enough that a mezzanine loft could be installed if it made sense.
So.. my dad used be a fish monger in my home town. He had a premises on the side of the street where he would sell fresh fish bought at port auctions, but not before filleting and preparing said fish. The fish was prepared in a small shed/store/lockup in a back/street alley behind the shop.
The shop has been closed many years and since sold, but the store remains in our ownership. Over the years it's been ignored and my dad not showing much any interest in it all, thinking it was useless. He may very well be correct on that, but let's see.
Yesterday I got an idea that I wanted to see inside as it probably hadn't been opened in about 15/20 years.
It was a surprise that the door opened and closed first time, with the runner wheels not seize. I initially thought the angle iron over the runners was to protect from weather, but it is to prevent the door from being lifted off the rail. The door seems solid too, despite the apparent rust towards the bottom. I kicked it a few times and nothing.
Internally, it's a mess, as is to be expected. It's very dry and I believe it would be dry in winter too. There is no apparent damage from moisture and the walls seem decent, according to an expert (experienced trade plasterer). The roof is in great shape and lined etc. The only damage that needs repair is a perspex panel in the roof that has a hole, and it has rained in. The wooden cross member is also rotten and would need replacing.
My dad has given me permission to run with it and see if anything can be done with it. I believe it could be useful for somebody in town who wants a bit of extra storage. It is very central in the town and is based in a very quiet area. It's kind of like no mans land with various sheds etc around.
Unfortunately it's not suitable for a car, without widening the door. I'm not sure that is advisable due to structure or planning.
What do people think? An interesting little project.
EDIT: It measures 8.5m long x 4m wide. Seems high enough that a mezzanine loft could be installed if it made sense.