SquareCircle
Established Member
This post is not strictly woodworking (but in relates to a major facilitator thereof) so apologies in advance if it upsets the pure woodies.
I am thinking about building a new shed. The actual construction isn’t probably going to happen for a little while. Nevertheless but the mere thought appeals to the Civil Engineer in me so no harm in starting the planning early.
Footprint is going to be around 60m2 and the big question now is which primary wall construction method would give the optimum performance where noise containment, thermal insulation and capital and maintenance costs are concerned? A brickwork / blockwork structure or a timber structure with various layers of sheathing and insulation. The immediate advantage of timber is that I can build it my self (O.K the electrics now need to be one by a Part P qualified electrician). Seems though that a block / brickwork structure will be a lot more durable. I am not sure which offers the better noise performance.
Reinforced concrete, (whether in-situ, pre-stressed or post tensioned) has already be discounted on the grounds of excessive cost.
I am sure that many have considered similar in the past (there are so many knowledgeable people on the forum). Therefore wonder if any members would care to volunteer any considered views on this subject
regards
SC
I am thinking about building a new shed. The actual construction isn’t probably going to happen for a little while. Nevertheless but the mere thought appeals to the Civil Engineer in me so no harm in starting the planning early.
Footprint is going to be around 60m2 and the big question now is which primary wall construction method would give the optimum performance where noise containment, thermal insulation and capital and maintenance costs are concerned? A brickwork / blockwork structure or a timber structure with various layers of sheathing and insulation. The immediate advantage of timber is that I can build it my self (O.K the electrics now need to be one by a Part P qualified electrician). Seems though that a block / brickwork structure will be a lot more durable. I am not sure which offers the better noise performance.
Reinforced concrete, (whether in-situ, pre-stressed or post tensioned) has already be discounted on the grounds of excessive cost.
I am sure that many have considered similar in the past (there are so many knowledgeable people on the forum). Therefore wonder if any members would care to volunteer any considered views on this subject
regards
SC