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Metal shed

Discussion in 'Tools And Equipment' started by Liz B, Nov 30, 2012.

  1. Liz B

    Liz B Apprentice Gardener

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    Does anyone have any bright ideas of how to control/reduce the condensation which forms on the roof on my metal shed?...would laying roofing felt over the top reduce it?..are polystyrene tiles still available?...as I have my mower and tools in there it is not too good! Thanks in anticipation
     
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    No,in a word. I have one and I find it collects in certain areas,the only advice I can suggest is throw a cover over the mower etc, in winter, I don`t get any at other times
     
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    Can you fit a section of "Loovrey doors' or a small section of mesh under the eaves to ensure a good air exchange?

    Cheers, Tony.
     
  4. Liz B

    Liz B Apprentice Gardener

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    thanks for the feed back..good little sheds but a bit annoying when they are wet on the inside and outside!...I will try some mesh...thanks
     
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    i put in a lower false roof and used some loft insulation to fill the void ... no more condensation
     
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    You can buy foam insulation sheets. Try Googling 'foam insulation'.
    A local builders merchant or Wikes/B&Q may have some.

    Here's a link to one supplier >
    http://www.depron.co.uk/

    Another thing you could do, is as you've suggested cover the roof with felt, or if you want a cheaper and slightly less effective ploy is to paint the roof matt black - that will result in it absorbing a bit more heat.
     
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      I have a metal shed with the same condensation problem, it does have vents at both ends in the eaves but inside it still drips over winter. I have to cover stuff inside the shed with plastic sheets. I like Dave's idea of the depron, it looks quite cheap too, it would only cost me about £15 incl delivery to line my shed roof.
       
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