Looking to build a simple water tight shed between 2 garages

[tony27]

I have a gap between the back wall of my brick garage and a neighbours brick garage with a fence at the back. It is used for out doors storage but I would like to put a roof on and enclose the area to make it more useful like a shed. I was thinking about a simple poly carbonate roof on a 2 x 4 timber frame secured to the brick walls but I need advise on how to create the back wall and front wall / door so that it is closed, I was thinking just a basic timber frame and wood panels? but maybe there are nicer looking options than what i could think of? I am not a builder nor do i know much about regs etc but i can manage to put my hand to most things so am sure I can do it myself with a little help from you good folk.

thanks in advance,
Tony.

 

[ladylola]

I suppose the very first thing to ask is if you have spoken to your neighbour about fixing to his garage.

 

[tony27]

no . . i have not as yet, i suppose if building regs and stuff like that became an issue I have the option of simply building a shed like structure within the space so not fixing to any wall but as I do not know what my limits would be regarding regs this is something i was hoping to get some tips on.

I would prefer to use the walls that are on either side if this can be done simply and asking the neighbour is definitely an option but i would like to get a little more clued up before i do.

Thanks again,
Tony.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Assuming the garages are not attached to any houses then building Regs do not apply.

 

[ladylola]

Exactly regs don't apply but your neighbour may not be happy about fixing to his garage.
However, assumming that he agrees next question is what type of roofs and which way do they fall and what guttering is there because the primary issue will be to make it watertight.

 

[tony27]

Ok thats good, the two garages have sloping roofs ending in guttering overhanging the space (at slightly different heights) so the actual gap open to sky is reduced by a foot or so on either side. The overall space is about 4 to 5 feet wide and 10 feet deep ish.

Thanks again.
Tony

 

[big-all]

you need a really good air flow under metal or plastic roofing to avoid condensation and dripping

 

[tony27]

If that becomes an issue with the building I am happy to use wood for the roof, I just thought the poly would help keep it light in there but i could soon put a light inside.

I am looking for help on the basic building method now so i can plan it up and see what costs would be involved before going to the neighbour to ask if i can screw to his wall.

many thanks,
Tony.