Big sheds

[gasman]

We are moving soon... and it looks like there is no workshop or outbuilding at the new place, but plenty of room - I think 2 acres. My current shed is 17 x 10 feet internally and I am always running out of space in it. I have a combination machine which I like - I only commonly use the table saw and the surface planer so it does not take much swapping between them (3 motors in it)
I think I would like my new shed to be quite big - I was thinking 26 x 14 or so - then I can put a division in and have a dust free area and a dusty area.
I do not think, with my back problems, I have the ability, strength or time to build something my self, so I have started looking at professional companies. I saw these people on the web http://www.proworkshop.co.uk who are expensive but seem good quality - steel framework, 30 year life expectancy etc and also this company http://www.timber-workshops.co.uk/price-list/- less pricy but look good
Just wondered if anyone had any good ideas - it needs to last >20 years minimim and be insulated, electrics etc
Thank
Mark

 

[carlb40]

How about SIPs like steve maskery wants to use on his build. Comes with inner / outer panel with insulation between the 2.

 

[graduate_owner]

Would you be able to do the insulation and electrics yourself? If so then you could get a timber shed from companies which advertise on ebay. etc.

To give you an idea, I bought a 18 x 14 shed from Malvern Timber, cost about £1100 delivered and erected. The timber frame and cladding are reasonably solid (you can choose from different thickness options) although it is rather 'knocked together' if you know what I mean.
It's all tanalised timber - no ply / particle board etc. so pretty solid. The roof is covered in 'shed quality' felt which is pretty grot and mine leaked within weeks of completion but I'm going to put a steel sheet covering on it anyway - cost about an extra £250.

Despite the negative comments, I'm quite pleased with it. It's far better than those garden sheds with 1" x 1" framing and cladding so thin you can practically see through it !!

K

 

[Peter Sefton]

Would you be able to do the insulation and electrics yourself? If so then you could get a timber shed from companies which advertise on ebay. etc.

To give you an idea, I bought a 18 x 14 shed from Malvern Timber, cost about £1100 delivered and erected. The timber frame and cladding are reasonably solid (you can choose from different thickness options) although it is rather 'knocked together' if you know what I mean.
It's all tanalised timber - no ply / particle board etc. so pretty solid. The roof is covered in 'shed quality' felt which is pretty grot and mine leaked within weeks of completion but I'm going to put a steel sheet covering on it anyway - cost about an extra £250.

Despite the negative comments, I'm quite pleased with it. It's far better than those garden sheds with 1" x 1" framing and cladding so thin you can practically see through it !!

K

This might be a daft question but are Malvern Timber based in Malvern, Worcestershire?
Cheers Peter

 

[Peter Sefton]

Mark
Sorry to high jack, it should be great if you can get a purpose built workshop :!:
I hope it won't slow down your great WIPS.
Cheers Peter

 

[gasman]

Thanks for the comments gentlemen
I am rather loath to do it myself and get one of the sort of sheds of which you speak. My current shed sounds very similar - now 10 years old and I have had to redo the roof, had leaks, it gets lots of condensation despite following advice.
Another concern is that our (potential) new house is a grade 2 listed building and the planning portal says no buildings in the grounds of listed buildings. However, there is a place to hide a shed down the garden so we will see. Anyone else in this situation/
Thanks again
Mark

 

[DTR]

Would you be able to do the insulation and electrics yourself? If so then you could get a timber shed from companies which advertise on ebay. etc.

To give you an idea, I bought a 18 x 14 shed from Malvern Timber, cost about £1100 delivered and erected. The timber frame and cladding are reasonably solid (you can choose from different thickness options) although it is rather 'knocked together' if you know what I mean.
It's all tanalised timber - no ply / particle board etc. so pretty solid. The roof is covered in 'shed quality' felt which is pretty grot and mine leaked within weeks of completion but I'm going to put a steel sheet covering on it anyway - cost about an extra £250.

Despite the negative comments, I'm quite pleased with it. It's far better than those garden sheds with 1" x 1" framing and cladding so thin you can practically see through it !!

K

I also have a shed from Malvern (16' x 10', bought in autumn 2010) and I agree with your comments. On the whole I am pleased with it. It is miles better than both of the garden sheds that SWMBO has had within the same time period. The only leaks I've had were during the rather torrential downpours we had earlier this year. I like to think that was an exceptional weather event, but then I remember this is England :-k