Fixing up an old shed

[chaoticj]

Hi,

I want to fix up this old shed..

I think the side has had leaves pile up from the trees, the bottom tongue and groove panel is totally rotten. The one above probably needs replacing too. They sell some the right size at B&Q?

Inside the ceiling is all black - but doesn't seem rotten, but parts of the floor are black and rotten. I think the wood it is sitting on, the worst side is rotten..

Thoughts??



Many thanks.

 

[foxhole]

Can of petrol and a match will sort that out.

 

[EddieM]

Can of petrol and a match will sort that out.

Treat yourself to a new shed.

 

[TicTac]

I've repaired worse. Strip it down and see what's really rotten, and replace the panels as you rebuild. Fit new roof felt, and you should be fine. Oh, and treat or paint everything as you go - edges don't get done if you do it afterwards.

 

[big-all]

first thing to do is dismantle it and work out whats rotten
if worth fixing you need to raise off the ground at least 2" to separate wood from ground for a lasting repair

 

[chaoticj]

Hi guys,

Money is a bit tight so I want to repair at the moment.

How exactly would I dismantle it? And raise it off the ground?

Thanks in advance!

 

[big-all]

what tools do you have
jigsaw hammer screwdriver square are the absolute basic but a mitre saw will improve apearence off the cut ends
you probably talking around 100-£150 including decent quality felt and timber

 

[chaoticj]

Got all the tools big-all inc mitre saw just short on the practical know how!

 

[big-all]

are you happy to spend £100-£150 for a proper job ??
roofing felt about £35
cladding
http://www.championtimber.com/Timber/Claddings

 

[TicTac]

You need to work out whether it's been screwed or nailed together. If screwed, they might have rusted, and need a hacksaw blade in the gap, but if nails, then a crowbar should get them apart. Take the felt off, then the roof boards, then the side panels, then come back with pictures of the base and any damage to the panels. You can use car body filler for repairs to any damage.

So how come you're got all these tools, and no know how; well you will have after this little project.

 

[cwhaley]

Might sound obvious but check out Gumtree for roofing felt and go to a local timber yard instead of places like Homebase.

I inherited a 6x10 shed with a completely rotted roof. I replaced the roof with 18mm ply, supported by a new beam, and got 6 rolls of really decent felt (6mm thick) at a good price. The panels were joined with rusted nails which were a pain to remove, but once gone I replaced with 80mm wood screws.

I can only speak from personal experience, but I've found the wood yards to be a bit more 'down to earth' if you're honest with them about costs.