Sheds, sheds, sheds... Argh!!

That's another element. If you have concerns about condensation and you want to keep stuff in good condition, a single skin shed isn't going to cut it.

Twice now, I've lined out sheds to keep my band and PA gear condensation-free. My first effort with polystyrene insulation seemed a nice idea, but insulation turns out not to be that essential. Best results came from just stapling damp proof course plastic all the way round, including roof and floor - keeps the moisture out, and the gap between that and the wood gives you a basic "cavity wall". Line that with OSB on the inside and you're sorted, plus it's a good surface for attaching stuff to. Just make sure there's a clear drip path down the walls past the floor.

 

That's a bit harsh! The climate here isn't exactly gentle but the Keter sheds have withstood 13 years of strong sun, savage winters and scary storms. They're anything but brittle! Credit where it's due....

 

@Joolz ...

 

Well.... we think we've finally made a choice!! Though knowing hubby & Father in law, that's prone to change at a moments notice.
@Fat Controller, thanks so much for recommending Project Timber, they have such a wide and varied selection of sizes that we've been able to find one that is nigh on perfect for our requirements. Dad priced up the costs of building it ourselves and as I suspected, given the materials they wanted to use, the price was astronomical! hahaha
So back to the more realistic world of kit forms, phew.
This is the one we're going to go for.
It's the 14x12 Traditional Windowed offset Grandmaster workshop shed
@Fat Controller when your kit arrived, was it wrapped in any way, protected from the elements? I ask as F-i-L wants to order it like yesterday but we still need to clear the area, deconstruct the existing shed, build the base and cut back the shrubbery that will be behind it. We don't have anywhere for it to be stored until all of that is completed so I'm concerned that it would be simply open to the elements and given our weather so far, it's likely to be wet!

I won't be able to start work on the area until Mid July as I have family coming over from Aus and up from Portsmouth on the 6th for a week and a birthday cake to make next week. It could be sitting outside until Mid/Late August before it was built!

 

Thank you so much, @Fat Controller, that info is really helpful. All duly passed on to the hubster!

 

If you need to leave it around a while before you build it, make sure everything is laid flat. I made that mistake with mine. It was only waiting a couple of weeks, leaning against the garage wall, but that was enough to start some bits warping. It still went together with a bit of "persuasion", but it was more of a pain than it should have been.

 

as a replacement sold by roofing supply wholesalers, not available in the likes of B&Q.

 

Hi can anyone tell me where I can get this part from it slots into floor then the door slides into this

 

I would start with the shed manufacturer's website and then probably EBay.
Failing that you could probably get one 3D printed by somebody.

 

Hello Glyn, welcome to GC. If it's a Keter shed, this would be your first port of call....FAQ Then as Nigel says, EBay or Etsy might have some.

 

I would also try doing an image search on Google if you can get a clearer image. It's surprising how well image search can work. The top image looks to me the best angle for identification. Just hold phone further away and crop to improve chances of focussing.
Btw, the problem with 3d printing is that the choice of material is important. I print with pla but that part looks like it might need flexibility - so you'd have to get it in TPE. And that's if someone has the design already set up, otherwise it would be expensive!

 

I'd probably just see if I could make something that does the same job out out of aluminium or steel and screw it into place.
It doesn't look a particularly robust piece of engineering.

 

It looks like the part on our Keter sheds as described by Glyn. There are sliding locking mechanisms top and bottom on the doors that slot into the hole. The only weakness on our sheds turned out to be the door hinges. Not bad for nearly 20 year old plastic