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Good point

Cheers big-all. Already factored that in and it’s going to be bang on 2.5m.

Ah, thanks. That could be a good solution. So assume it’s just able to capture more water than standard guttering?

Hi all I’m in the process of building a shed from scratch, but trying to make it look more like a garden studio. It’s 13ft x 6ft and I want the roof to slope the length of it, rather than the width. The question I’ve got is, if I run the guttering along the width of the building, is there a...

Thanks Woody. So that would remove the need to raise it off the slabs? I’m fitting a breathable membrane to the exterior OSB, then cladding on top of that. As the membrane is there, wouldn’t that mean not having and overhang wouldn’t be an issue? Once clad, the walls would sit over the edge of...

So that I can avoid an over hang and rotten timber, these fibreglass panels might be a better solution? I’ll be fitting it vertically...

I don’t think it will pool, but form what I’ve heard, having the timber sitting directly in the paving isn’t recommended? It’s pressure treated. I can dig an area around the paving and fill with pea shingle to help drain. Do you think that would be sufficient?

I'm essentially trying to create something like the attached photo, just a bit longer. So no over hang and a flat roof. Drainage, is it best to construct something like the 2nd photo? With a downpipe leading to a waterbutt?

Thanks Harry

On second thought, as we’re laying new lawn at some point, would it be worth just using some extra paving slabs to raise it and level off the highest points around the edge of the dirt? That way there isn’t going to be a big step to get into the shed.

Thanks woody. My issue was the timber of the base sitting in water, so placing more 4x2 under it creates the same problem? Unless I misunderstood your advice?

yeah, noticed that after I posted it. The ground is pretty uneven around the shed, and the highest point is about 6cm. Rather than bricks, was going to get the some concrete blocks delivered. Shouldn’t be too difficult to jack up the shed and place them under? Ive only got the base and three...

Thanks JohnD. Rather than the two courses of bricks, would something like this work instead? https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/eurodec-adjustable-decking-cradle.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwvOHzBRBoEiwA48i6AkLBy58t97yMV0lyS3Ia7vrMudePMzsjimm_JA5ifMQnxiWr7JQgHRoCqOwQAvD_BwE#images-1 It's just a...

Hi all I think I've messed up my first (from scratch) shed build. Installed a base, floor and three of the walls, and was happy with how it was going until I realised I had dug the base out too deep and the shed is sitting 5-10 cms below ground level. The base is also is sitting directly on the...