Arceye Blue Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Its no good the patio workshop and BD workmate isn't working, got to get a shed the only problem being I only have space for a 10 ft x 8 ft .Never Mind we will get there in the end i'm sure there are a lot worse off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Or a trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Maybe consider just a "carport" type covering. All my smithing is done under one of those metal carports you see along the road over here for "Only $595"....sure....It works great, air circulation is nice, keeps the sun off your neck, but.........(is a bit uncomfortable in the dead of winter!!!!). Metal posts, rails, and metal roof (fireproof). Your's would have to be smaller; possibly custom built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Pretty easy to add more sheet metal to close the sides I would suggest insulations, as the sun beating down on the roof radiates a lot of heat down on you. Ac duct insulation comes in 2" thick, 48" wide by 100' roles, wile metal building insulation come in 4" thick, 48" wide by 100' roles. They both cost about the same. But you have to fur out for the thicker stuff. If you dont line the inside, it will get damaged, and birds will go after it for nesting material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsoldat Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 That makes for a rather nice setup. food for thought for something out in the back lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Of course, for a simple cover like mine, you don't necessarily have to use all metal or retail purchase. You can use dimensional lumber, 4x4's or 4x6's for the posts and 2x6's or 2x8's for the plates and rafters/roof joists. Any kind of sheet metal would suffice for the roof and sides if desired or it could be decked and shingled (or rolled roofing)....all kinds of scenarios for simple construction. If you have access to cedar trees, they make great posts and even rafters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Top right corner of your photo looks like there IS a shed in place already? Am I seein' things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceye Blue Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Maybe consider just a "carport" type covering. All my smithing is done under one of those metal carports you see along the road over here for "Only $595"....sure....It works great, air circulation is nice, keeps the sun off your neck, but.........(is a bit uncomfortable in the dead of winter!!!!). Metal posts, rails, and metal roof (fireproof). Your's would have to be smaller; possibly custom built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceye Blue Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looks great, pity Uk houses tend to have gardens the size of postage stamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 So I guess you'll be joining the green roof croud? Move momma's garden to the roof of your shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Only got space for a 10x8..... Pfft. All of my kit is in an 8x6 shed. A 10x8 is loads of room! I I like the look of the grinder by the way. Very nice. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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