Building a small workshop

[GregEng]

Working on a project to replace my current workspace. A rotted shed. I'm finding the space restricted by the apex roof of the shed, not allowing for high shelf to make more space to work in. The new frame is 3.4m x 2.6m it is 2.35m high and runs off to 2.25m

To avoid the need for planning permission I have made it in four panels which will bolt together, then the roof bolts on.

Externally it will be cladded with plastic wood, which will be screwed to battens which I will attach to the framework. It will also have a 2mx2m roller shutter door on the front. This will be the only entry point.

There is already a concrete base, the base of each panel will be bolted to this, I am then going to pour more concrete inside up the level of the channel which runs around base of the panels.

I am building the framework first then going to take it down, and move it into the place of the old shed. Which is still in use.

Here is a few pictures so far.

 

[RedOrZed]

Looks good

 

[pete23]

looking good, you going to put some sort of pitch on the roof ?

flat roof water trap.

 

[GregEng]

looking good, you going to put some sort of pitch on the roof ?

flat roof water trap.

The roof is slopped off by 100mm. It is highest at the front.

 

[F.J.]

Looking good. I have the same idea only mine is goin to be 30ft by 24ft. I have the materials I just need the land to build it in now. Hopefully will be getting some soon off one I my neighbours.

Look forward to seeing the rest of the build

 

[cumbriasteve]

Rooflights? I always think natural light is hard to beat, they do make a weak point in the security of a workshop but as a welder a security grill would be an easy challenge

 

[GregEng]

Planning on having the roof panels in cloudy plastic sheets, think clear plastic panels might turn it into a greenhouse on a hot summers day.

Using recycled plastic wood cladding for the walls on this. So it won't look too obtrusive, or require painting and maintenance.

Unfortunately did not inquire about the cladding until frame was built, and now I am looking at 4 weeks delivery. Roller shutter door should be here this week so will test fit that to the frame. Then take the door down for storage.

Frame im going to have to just leave in the garden.

In the mean time I am going to make a hinged welding bench to store the stupid huge chest freezer underneath

 

[kelsham]

Single thickness clear panels are a source of condensation. I have one panel in my garage and get drips of water over the bench.
It is a Compton built garage and has Coroflex? I think, roof panels which are condensation free.

Kels

 

[GregEng]

Single thickness clear panels are a source of condensation. I have one panel in my garage and get drips of water over the bench.
It is a Compton built garage and has Coroflex? I think, roof panels which are condensation free.

Kels

I am planning on using the a multi chambered polcycarbonate sheet that's got like iternal webbing to help insulate.

 

[johniban]

any updates on this?

 

[GregEng]

Started to make progress on this again. Waiting for a month for some cladding from company called Kedel. I would avoid, after waiting a month they told me they had no way of producing the stuff. I paid other a grand up front and they had my money since the 22 August.

Finally got the cash back and changed the cladding. Should be here tomorrow, but am on lates this week so expecting it to be finished next week.

I have got the roof on now and all the timbers to mount the cladding too. Starting offering up the roller shutter door frame. Looking good so far, am happy with the way it's coming together now.

Few pictures.

 

[Shox Dr]

Rooflights? I always think natural light is hard to beat, they do make a weak point in the security of a workshop but as a welder a security grill would be an easy challenge

I was watching a program on TV the other day, about slums somewhere, they were using clear 2ltr pop bottles filled with water and a little bit of bleach to stop algae. Fitted in a hole cut in the roof, it gave the equivalent light of a 100w bulb, inside.

 

[eil]

Looking good, and an air conditioned shed, very posh. It might just start protesting if we get a hot summer though.

 

[GregEng]

The air-conditioning is for the shed on the right which is a little lounge. The capacity if the airconditioner is well over capacity for the size of the room, so never struggles.

Got the cladding today so should be on track to start getting the Walls up.

Here is picture of what I went for.

 

[GeorgiePorgie]

To avoid the need for planning permission I have made it in four panels which will bolt together, then the roof bolts on.

You got a few sheds in your back garden,has this all been passed by the planning department?

The fact of the matter is the garden is now a Health&Safty aspect ie more wooden structures than the required allotment in the councils eyes.

 

[GregEng]

There has been 2 sheds on that concrete for the last 20 years they where wooden. The recent two have just replaced the rotten ones. So no planning permission. The structure is below 2.5m in height at heighest point and is classed as temporary structure as it bolts together.

 

[mike os]

nice... where was the cladding from?

 

[awemawson]

You don't need planning permission normally for sheds in your back garden unless you cover more than half of the curtilage, and they don't have sleeping accomodation. Google 'The Planning Portal'

 

[GregEng]

nice... where was the cladding from?

Sourced it online. The brand is Fortex cladding. It's a upvc cladding with wood grain effect. The grain isnt printed on, it is actually shaped that way. Looks good, and happy with the colour and look of it.

 

[GregEng]

Few progress pictures. Coming along well.