Final part of old shed re-build Tutorial pt 3 (Garden re-design part 11)

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Hi All,
In between the rain and many shifts at work I have completed my old shed re-build.Originally the shed was 8′ × 6′ but I have cut it down to 5′ × 4′6".
I will be using this shed to store sun loungers,cushions and chairs etc.
Here it is…..

Panels treated with clear wood preservative which soaks into the wood,base timber with creosote.

Panels then treated with a shed and fence preserver which sits more on the surface and seals it

Base timbers are 2″×2″ screwed together on the outside and strengthend with metal brackets on the inside

Two extra roof supports put in to stop the roof bowing.The centre support is the original cut down in length

Close up of bracket – these are right angle brackets so I put a slight twist in them as the roof support is angled from the upright

The original roof boards put back on,these were cut down to fit and were not too bowed

The roof has had a coat of undercoat paint to seal it

Then 2 coats of bitumen adhesive,I allowed the first coat to dry to seal it even more.The second coat was to stick the roofing felt down

Roofing felt being applied,press down firmly and push air bubbles out to the sides,the adhesive needs about half an hour to go tacky before applying the felt.The bottom edge is secured using galvanized roofing clout nails into a timber approx.1″×1″ just under the roof line

New floor of half inch ply from an old machinery packing case – underside has been treated with wood preserver – top just needs a coat of paint

The finished shed with roof trim to hold felt down at edges,a water deflector on door bottom made from an off cut of decorative skirting board,old hinges etc. cleaned and re-painted.
The timber has all been screwed together for easy dismantling or maintenance in the future except for the roof trims and panel corner trims,they have been nailed with thin panel nails which can be removed easily with a pry bar.Screwing together is stronger than nailing.
The shed has then been painted with two coats of “Herb Green” wood preserver for smooth wood to finish it off.Well weatherproofed and stronger so should last for many years to come

• 6 Sep, 2010
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