Shed/Workshop 12x10'

[Old Git]

OK, so treated my baby to a big workshop for over the winter for some polishing & suchlike.
Got one from Treetops in Cannock, they are on Ebay http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/steven5259...id=p4340.l2559
Link should take you to their shop, all I can say is what a top bloke.

Basically you can have whatever size you want, really good build quality, they deliver all over the country & build it for you on your hardatanding as well, all inclusive in the price.
2 guys came this morning, arrived at 8am, gone by 9.10am, took them 10 mins to drink a cuppa before they went.
Really really nice couple of blokes, really friendly.
I am chuffed, this company well recommended.
Now for some electrics & heating, I may be moving to the shed!!!!

You got one then mate

Didn't fancy building one then lol

What did use in the end for the base?

[dizzyblonde]

spot on dizz, pics required.

[Old Git]

So, pic of the outside although I had the doors on the LH side.
real thick timbers, for the frame, 3 x 2" & the roof is not chipboard, all tounge & grove made into panels! I put a concrete base down, then asked them to build me one without a floor so the bike goes direct onto the concrete for strength & stability. Now I have to sort the electrics & heating.
Camp bed already installed for when I get tired fettlin!

Surely you need a "bunk-bed for a bunk-house", nice choice highly recommended makers.

Ooh nice I want one, no space though.

[tonyk]

Hi, What type of base did you make ?. I’ve been told 4“ hard core and 4” of concrete.
How far from you boundary line 12 “ or 18”, enough for you to walk around and paint.
Did you need or are you going to put in guttering.
I want to put one up in my garden……..

[Old Git]

TonyK, yes about 4" concrete over hardcore, not exact though as I have a sloping site.
Got the shed builder to do it without a floor in the workshop so the walls go stright onto the concrete slab. Best for wheeling the bike in/out plus gives a solid platform for stands etc.
Remember, its not a building your going to live in, so its only basics, enough room to get a paintbruch round etc. Didn't bother with guttering, I did put a heater in, woodburning stove for when its really cold, needed it before xmas as well.

For a shed base you dont really need a hardcore base tbh, ive done loads over the years for people and never had 1 complaint ( *touches some timber )

A good strong mix which is tamped down will be more than strong enough for a shed / motorcycle base.

You could put some mesh into the slab which will strengthrn it, but hardcore, unless done properly can have a negative effect.

Defo put down a DPM under concrete, this will stop damp rising from the ground and protect the shed.

You could use a 100mm polystyrene slab under it too as a thermal break but it is a shed ultimately.