Shed

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Loofah, Jan 19, 2021.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Loofah

    Loofah Admin Staff Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2008
    Messages:
    15,674
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Guildford
    Ratings:
    +27,903
    Almost time to build a new shed... I assumed I was just going to make the base and build a decent timber shed myself but just came across some metal ones and frankly they’re very cheap so wondered if I’m about to put in more effort than required. Has anyone got or had a metal shed? Can’t say I have any experience with them at all.

    Roughly an 8x10 or 8x12 ft will be created and the metal ones I saw were on “buyshedsdirect.co.uk” They have a metal one for 350 quid and I’d be hard pressed to match the price on bare timber.
     
    Loofah, Jan 19, 2021
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. Nikolaos

    Nikolaos Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2019
    Messages:
    1,798
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Midlands, UK
    Ratings:
    +4,487
    Nikolaos, Jan 19, 2021
    #2 Quote in Conversation
  3. john558

    john558 Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2015
    Messages:
    2,792
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Ramsgate, Kent
    Ratings:
    +10,196
    My shed needs re-felting, my kind neighbour has given me 3/4 of a roll of felt.

    Question, do I have to rip off the old felt first? Can I lay the new felt with adhesive on top of the old.
    The reason is I don't feel up to ripping the old off. Still getting over long Covid.
     
    john558, Jan 19, 2021
    #3 Quote in Conversation
  4. Loofah

    Loofah Admin Staff Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2008
    Messages:
    15,674
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Guildford
    Ratings:
    +27,903
    Missed that, cheers will have a look

    Ideally yes remove it, in practice aside from lumps which might turn into tears then there’s no reason it has to be removed
     
    • Like Like x 1
      Loofah, Jan 19, 2021
      #4 Quote in Conversation
    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

      Joined:
      Jan 9, 2005
      Messages:
      56,481
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      Mid Kent
      Ratings:
      +110,286
      I replaced mine last summer, and to be honest I just couldn't be bothered to take the old stuff off, I picked a day when the temperature was about 90f. and it was hot going.
      But I would recommend you do it in warm weather at least, the felt bends better then, without cracking.
      If you do it in winter you might find one of those heat guns handy for warming the felt.

      I just removed the odd lose piece of the old felt and got some adhesive behind the rest, before recovering.

      @Loofah , sorry never had a metal shed, but some people like them some hate them, might have something to do with how much you pay, I dont know.:dunno::dunno:
       
      • Like Like x 1
      • Agree Agree x 1
        pete, Jan 19, 2021
        #5 Quote in Conversation
      • rustyroots

        rustyroots Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Oct 18, 2011
        Messages:
        2,264
        Gender:
        Male
        Location:
        Solihull, West Midlands
        Ratings:
        +2,946
        I had a metal shed at my old house. Nightmare to erect as it is individual thin panels. Hi nice up I never had a problem. I lined the inside of mine so as I didn’t damage it with tools etc, as the metal skin is so thin.
        Rusty
         
        rustyroots, Jan 19, 2021
        #6 Quote in Conversation
      • shiney

        shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

        Joined:
        Jul 3, 2006
        Messages:
        67,288
        Gender:
        Male
        Occupation:
        Retired - Last Century!!!
        Location:
        Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
        Ratings:
        +134,170
        I've said all of it on the other thread. Our shed is still as good as new after all these years. I would definitely recommend putting some flooring down - doesn't really matter what it is.

        You'll see that the one I have came in sections and not slats - although it looks like slats.
         
        shiney, Jan 19, 2021
        #7 Quote in Conversation
      • john558

        john558 Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Feb 14, 2015
        Messages:
        2,792
        Gender:
        Male
        Occupation:
        Retired
        Location:
        Ramsgate, Kent
        Ratings:
        +10,196
        Thanks folks for you help regarding re-covering the shed roof.
         
        • Like Like x 1
          john558, Jan 19, 2021
          #8 Quote in Conversation
        • HarryS

          HarryS Eternally Optimistic Gardener

          Joined:
          Aug 28, 2010
          Messages:
          8,906
          Gender:
          Male
          Occupation:
          Retired
          Location:
          Wigan
          Ratings:
          +16,255
          As pete said, wait for a warm dry day then the roofing felt can bend. It cuts very easily with a Stanley knife to shape it. Use some roofing felt adhesive, you don't have to cover every inch. When hammering home the felt nails don't overdo it, they can go through the felt.
           
          • Like Like x 1
          • Agree Agree x 1
            HarryS, Jan 19, 2021
            #9 Quote in Conversation
          • Sheal

            Sheal Total Gardener

            Joined:
            Feb 2, 2011
            Messages:
            37,160
            Gender:
            Female
            Location:
            Dingwall, Ross-shire
            Ratings:
            +58,255
            Sheal, Jan 19, 2021
            #10 Quote in Conversation
          • Loofah

            Loofah Admin Staff Member

            Joined:
            Feb 20, 2008
            Messages:
            15,674
            Gender:
            Male
            Location:
            Guildford
            Ratings:
            +27,903
            Thanks Sheal, will have a read through but there’s mixed experiences on them so far!

            Just wondering about the roof - are they sturdy enough to stand on? On first parse I’d say definitely not but want to check with those in the know?
             
            • Friendly Friendly x 1
              Loofah, Jan 20, 2021
              #11 Quote in Conversation
            • JWK

              JWK Gardener Staff Member

              Joined:
              Jun 3, 2008
              Messages:
              34,052
              Gender:
              Male
              Location:
              Surrey
              Ratings:
              +54,094
              Not possible on my cheap one, as I said on the previous thread the metal is very thin.


              The mixed experiences from members on that thread I would put down to quality. I paid around £300 from memory. What model are you looking at?
               
              JWK, Jan 20, 2021
              #12 Quote in Conversation
            • JR

              JR Chilled Gardener

              Joined:
              Jul 19, 2020
              Messages:
              954
              Gender:
              Male
              Occupation:
              Retired oil magnate
              Location:
              Cotswolds
              Ratings:
              +2,381
              When my shed felt eroded i got some EPDM rubber sheet instead. (It is deemed to last 50 years but i won't be around to find out) They supply gun cartridges and tins of adhesive to suit, and i found it very easy to fit.
              If you happen to have an EPDM roof sheet supplier in your area it's worth getting a quote. It doesn't cost much more than felt, and then you can fit and forget.
               
              • Like Like x 2
              • Agree Agree x 1
                JR, Jan 20, 2021
                #13 Quote in Conversation
              • shiney

                shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                Joined:
                Jul 3, 2006
                Messages:
                67,288
                Gender:
                Male
                Occupation:
                Retired - Last Century!!!
                Location:
                Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                Ratings:
                +134,170
                Mine, 10'x13', seems to be about £450. Would need extra money for a floor.

                I definitely wouldn't attempt standing on the roof. :rolleyespink:

                Apart from that it's excellent. 15 year (getting on for that age now) rust free guarantee (galvanised) air vented roof so no condensation.
                 
                shiney, Jan 20, 2021
                #14 Quote in Conversation
              • Loofah

                Loofah Admin Staff Member

                Joined:
                Feb 20, 2008
                Messages:
                15,674
                Gender:
                Male
                Location:
                Guildford
                Ratings:
                +27,903
                Hadn't really narrowed it down tbh, this was more of a check to see if I should put in the effort of research! Still undecided...
                 
                Loofah, Jan 21, 2021
                #15 Quote in Conversation
              Page 1 of 2
              Loading...
              Similar Threads - Shed
              1. Pink678

                I've been buying a few bedding plants, but now they have finished blooming, what do I do with them?

                Pink678, Jul 6, 2025, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
                Replies:
                6
                Views:
                509
                Pink678
                Jul 6, 2025
              2. Philip Swift

                Hello one and all, Newbie here, Phil with large allotment, shed full of mowers etc

                Philip Swift, Jun 24, 2025, in forum: New Members Introduction
                Replies:
                5
                Views:
                664
                Sheal
                Jun 24, 2025
              3. Maria.R

                Garlic hanging in shed

                Maria.R, Jun 22, 2025, in forum: Edible Gardening
                Replies:
                3
                Views:
                408
                Maria.R
                Jun 23, 2025
              4. adamadamant

                well established Skimmia popping its clogs

                adamadamant, Apr 23, 2025, in forum: Other Plants
                Replies:
                5
                Views:
                902
                JennyJB
                Apr 29, 2025
              5. TattyMac

                What's Your Potting Shed Like?

                TattyMac, Apr 7, 2025, in forum: Gardening Discussions
                Replies:
                25
                Views:
                1,996
                Sian in Belgium
                Apr 8, 2025

              Share This Page

              1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                Accept Learn More...
                Dismiss Notice