Shed cladding

[Tigger90]

I am going to build my own shed, but 2 of the sides are going to be as close as possible to granite/ block built walls that are about 5 ft high.
The old B&Q shed was in place for 15 years and it was only the back corner that had started to rot.
What would be the best way to finish these 2 walls at the best cost?

 

[Tigger90]

Would anyone have any ideas? Not the most attractive, but I could use waterproof ply?

 

[JohnD]

you can, I have used WBP ply for the shed end of my carport. I had some 18mm left over, it is quite strong and rigid. Fixings will rust so use galvanised, or stainless screws which will cost a little more.

A few tips:
Protect the bottom 150mm or so from contact with the ground and from rainsplash. Eaves overhang will help but I also fitted a metal kickplate. You must have gutters and a downpipe to lead the water away. If you can build it on a couple of courses of brick this will keep the timber off the wet ground.

Be sure water cannot penetrate end grain. Again, the eaves should protect the top, but a metal or plastic angle will protect the corners

Treat it with a water repellent coating (I used Fence Stain, which leaves a waxy film and is very cheap and easy), preferably before final assembly so you can treat hidden parts and edges.

If, later on, you can afford to clad it with shiplap or even featheredge, it will look prettier and shed rain better. No need to remove the ply.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Protect the bottom 150mm or so from contact with the ground and from rainsplash. Eaves overhang will help but I also fitted a metal kickplate.

A small trench around the perimeter filled with gravel will also help with rain splash.

Or for a bit of wow-factor, a small trench with an LED ropelight in it, filled with crushed glass.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I am going to build my own shed, but 2 of the sides are going to be as close as possible to granite/ block built walls that are about 5 ft high.

What size shed, and how close to the boundary?

 

[Tigger90]

Thanks.
It will be 6inches away from the boundary, replacing the old one and either 8x6 or 8x10.
The gravel idea sounds good, I already have a pile unused so will use that

 

[Himaginn]

The Planning requirements for Guernsey are slightly different than for UK.
https://www.gov.gg/do_i_need_permission for general enquiries
https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=3249&p=0 for sheds.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

The Planning requirements for Guernsey are slightly different than for UK.

Hadn't noticed location...

https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=3249&p=0 for sheds.

(c) might be a problem.

(d) means the 8x10 shed needs PP.

Tigger - you should also look into Building Regulations - In England your shed would be exempt, but in Guernsey...?

 

[Tigger90]

Thanks.
Yes the shed will need planning permission, but it's just replacing the old one that caused no planning issues. They are aware of the original shed as I had an extension to the house and building control/planning view the build as it is progressing and it was Ok.
If they do complain, I will do a retrospective application which would get granted.