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Crispylettuce wrote:I came across this forum, after being linked to Mike’s shed build project from elsewhere. I had started thinking about shed design for my new project, and Mike’s methods seemed to back up and enhance my other research!
Currently we have a 3mx3m garden shed that is damp and in a poor state. I have tried to patch it up in places, but come to the conclusion I need to start from scratch.
The new design will be a little bigger (~ 4m x 4m), and I intend to fit out the inside better so that I can have some dry, warm working area in addition to storage. I appreciate that storing damp garden tools and woodworking projects is not ideal, but needs must. It’s going to be close to the property boundary, so ill be restricted by the 2.5m height restriction – although my garden (and respective neighbours) has a split level that I could presumably use to my advantage.
I am still in the planning/design phase at the moment – looking at the position in the garden, and also internal useage to try and find a layout that works.
One of my initial questions was regarding the roof. Due to the height restrictions I was going to opt for a pent roof. Could anyone recommend any websites with a basic calculator to establish size of the roof trusses?
Sorry if I have posted in the wrong place!
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Crispylettuce wrote:The new design will be a little bigger (~ 4m x 4m), and I intend to fit out the inside better so that I can have some dry, warm working area in addition to storage. I appreciate that storing damp garden tools and woodworking projects is not ideal, but needs must. It’s going to be close to the property boundary, so ill be restricted by the 2.5m height restriction – although my garden (and respective neighbours) has a split level that I could presumably use to my advantage.
Wizard9999 wrote:Be careful to stay under 15m2 internal if you are within 1m of the boundary to avoid the need for building regs.
Crispylettuce wrote:So here is a very quick working plan - although as I mention above, I need to get the tape measure out!
My initial idea was to have a garden tool cupboard, primarily as it would probably make the build a bit easier, but I can see why you might want an external door as you have Mike.
Additionally, I was toying with the idea of putting a lot of things on casters to try and make the space as flexible add possible.
Wizard9999 wrote:2) Are you planning to use hand tools only, you do not seem to have any machinery shown on your plan? Not a criticism, just as far as you can best to be clear on what you want / need before you build.
Wizard9999 wrote:3) Are you digging out from the level shown as ground level on your sketch in order to get extra height, not clear if that is the plan or whether the ground level shown is part of the split level aspect you mentioned initially?
Crispylettuce wrote:Yes, the ground level shown it (mostly) the existing ground level. The current old shed is standing in this area, so there wouldn't be too much extra to dig out.
Chris Bates wrote:Hello Chris,
I've just had a look at your workshop design.
I looked into the almost flat roof like your design to avoid planning permission. My garage, with a flat roof, which is 7' 6' /2.3M high externally, feels restricted inside because of its height. I went down the planning permission route, drew my own plans and paid my £160. Planning dept at the local council were easier to deal with than anticipated.
I think everything else has been covered by others.
Chris
Tusses wrote:Mine is 5m x 6m . roof is "nearly flat" box section galv steel sheets....
No problems of feeling boxed in .. I have half the south facing side floor to roof twinwall poly and double doors.
HTH
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