Cladding for a new shed build ?

[CompoSimmonite]

One of my "roundtuits" I really need to sort out is a new shed / workshop
I've already cut, new, scaffolding poles to make an 8' x 10' skeleton frame with KeeKlamp fitting for the joints.
Saddle clamps will then be used to attach a mixture of 3" x 2" wood battens and Unistrut (for door and window openings) to the poles for fixing of the outer cladding.
The mental debate I have is what to clad the outer shell. Due to being in a prominent / visible position from road & pavement it needs to be something that looks decent. Profiled metal sheeting is therefore already ruled out.
So far I've thought of the following -
Attach cement board then add Tyrolean coating.
Use new scaffolding boards (plenty that aren't suitable of actual scaffolding about on Facebook Market Place and eBay) - maybe in a "log cabin" style for corners. Obviously the boards would have to be machined to provide tongue and groove.
Lastly denailed pallet timber for a rustic effect Unsure how to weather proof though as too big a job machining T & G such a large amount of short lengths. One idea is clad in galv sheet then drill holes so the pallet lengths could be attached from the rear.
Any other suggestion or opinions / comments more than welcome.
Cheers

 

[RWD3M]

I have coreosoted featheredge on both my workshop and the wife's shed with a membrane underneath. Pretty presentable, easy to install and good weather proofing.

 

[MetalMonkey]

Unless I’m missing something, that seems a very awkward way to build a shed. Surely a lot easier to just to frame it in timber and nail on cladding, either wooden, composite or box profile as required

 

[mouldyoldtoastbag]

I went for composite cladding for ease of maintenance. A quick wipe down with a damp rag sorts out any dust, dirt, cobwebs or presents from birds and no yearly painting.

 

[keithski122]

I went for composite cladding for ease of maintenance. A quick wipe down with a damp rag sorts out any dust, dirt, cobwebs or presents from birds and no yearly painting.

Snap.

 

[Pond frog]

Personally I like profiled metal cladding, it’s quite commonly used in fancy architect design houses now and can look classy.
Just avoid the standard barn green

 

[Pond frog]

Shed I did a few years ago

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Personally I like profiled metal cladding, it’s quite commonly used in fancy architect design houses now and can look classy.
Just avoid the standard barn green

I've got a small metal shed for garden equipment already and (a) too ugly for where new shed / workshop it will be positioned & (b) condensation !

 

[Gareth J]

I've got a small metal shed for garden equipment already and (a) too ugly for where new shed / workshop it will be positioned & (b) condensation !

Cladding, almost by definition, should not be at risk of encouraging condensation. It's a weather screen and the rear side should be well ventilated by outdoor air. Humidity from within the building should never see the back of the cladding.

 

[chunkytfg]

I've got a mixed cladding shed. Back and side against the faces line is just Metal box profile sheets and the the sides visible is Board on board Larch cladding with a coating of Osmo oil.
The mains shed is a 3x2 construction with 4x2 roof joists with a GRP coating(use Rubber! GRP is horrible stuff in comparison). Wrapped in Tyke and then battoned out before cladding applied to create an air gap.

 

[gaz1]

it makes no difference on the frame if its wood or light guage steel frame

the rest is going to be slaters felt and insulation and what your outside coating is going to be

 

[chrismac]

I have coreosoted featheredge on both my workshop and the wife's shed with a membrane underneath. Pretty presentable, easy to install and good weather proofing.

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is that featheredge or roof sarking, the feather edge I have used in the past is profiled and rubbish, I now clad my sheds with sarking like you have done and its far better, panels can be made and set up making for a quick build when you go to it.

 

[addjunkie]

Mine is feather edge…20 mm to 31, so quite heavy unlike most shed builders that use 12 to 19mm.

I have used sarking boards for animal shelters, works ok.

 

[frank horton]

I will start to build a tiny house quite soon....
Steel chassis and galv metal int/wall framing......
It will get cement board and a Tyrolean type coating either pre coloured or painted....
I like metal cladding but on this occ it wont be ness....

 

[RWD3M]

is that featheredge or roof sarking, the feather edge I have used in the past is profiled and rubbish, I now clad my sheds with sarking like you have done and its far better, panels can be made and set up making for a quick build when you go to it.

HI Chris, Well firstly (confession time!), I had to Google sarking!

But no, it is featheredge which, because of the dimensions I wanted (3600 x 150), I had to have it cut at a local timber yard. It's 28 down to about 12. and aside from a couple of lengths that bowed badly soon after it was installed (subsequently replaced), I've had no problems. That said, it was all (very!) liberally treated on both sides (helps prevent bowing) before installing and gets regular retreatment every couple of years.

 

[Porkypine]

I made mine with all rescued timber, mostly 4x2, then skinned with 3/4 ply ( also rescued / free ) the whole thing was then covered in wooden feather edge type stuff which was doused in creosote. it's been up for prob 10 years, doesn't leak and still looks decent enough.
I used an old 70s type plain glass interior door fitted horizontally as a big window in one side that worked quite well ( and saved me having to dispose of it! )

 

[8ob]

Use new scaffolding boards (plenty that aren't suitable of actual scaffolding about on Facebook Market Place and eBay) - maybe in a "log cabin" style for corners. Obviously the boards would have to be machined to provide tongue and groove.

You could run them down to a sawmill and get them to cut each board into two feather edge planks, make a nice chunky feather edge and would go twice as far..

Bob

 

[gaz1]

vertical slats look just as good but you have to pay attention to lengths compared to width whilst dearer its also quicker to fit

 

[Pond frog]

HI Chris, Well firstly (confession time!), I had to Google sarking!

I’m glad I’m not the only one

 

[gaz1]

there is other things here maintenance

whilst roof profile means no maintenance wood does mean yearly creosoting which also means time and access to the shed also materials

so also factor in that detail as well

composite board will loose its colour roofing sheets also loose there colour in high sunlight areas the same can be said for decking boards plastic