John Wagstaff
New member
Hi, as a newbie I'm looking for help building a new workshop. I intend to construct out of timber, all the joists will be 4 x 2, the size I want to construct is 5.5m Long X 3.8m Wide @2.5m High, I have build smaller garden structures and been very successful, but because I've never build any thing on this scale thought I might ask for a little info. So to basics.
Floor, I want to use 3x2joists with floor boards screwed to the joists (as this is directly onto a newly constructed concrete base that's 100mm in depth should I insulate with a plastic membrane between joist and floor board?
Walls, constructed of 4x2 framing timber (But what centres are best) the walls to be clad in Log lap (But should I insulate with a plastic membrane between joist and cladding)
Windows and Doors will be installed but will be UPVC made by local supplier.
Roof, I will make the roof trusses using 4x2 then boarded over with floor boards and finally sheeted with steel roof tiles (again should I install some sort of waterproof barrier between tiles a floor boards)
Sorry to go on a bit but all help will be gratefully received, I only want to make this once.
Floor, I want to use 3x2joists with floor boards screwed to the joists (as this is directly onto a newly constructed concrete base that's 100mm in depth should I insulate with a plastic membrane between joist and floor board?
Walls, constructed of 4x2 framing timber (But what centres are best) the walls to be clad in Log lap (But should I insulate with a plastic membrane between joist and cladding)
Windows and Doors will be installed but will be UPVC made by local supplier.
Roof, I will make the roof trusses using 4x2 then boarded over with floor boards and finally sheeted with steel roof tiles (again should I install some sort of waterproof barrier between tiles a floor boards)
Sorry to go on a bit but all help will be gratefully received, I only want to make this once.