Shed flooring

[lordgoata]

Hi all,

Really not sure which forum to put this under, so appologies if its better suited elsewhere (I did a search on shed first, and most seemed to be in here).

I would like to re-enforce/improve the floor of my pre-built shed (which is T&G), and a neighbour who did the same suggested 18mm ply as that is what he used. I have a smaller shed which came with an OSB floor, which appears to be doing fine, and I was wondering which would be a better idea, the ply or OSB ? Neither are taking any weight per se, as that will be on the existing base, this is just to firm it up and hold it all together a little more.

Ultimately I may skin the inside as well, any suggestions on what is best ? I assume ply as its more expensive, but given how things are at the moment, I wondered about OSB

Thanks in advance,

Best Regards,
Dave

 

[Thermo]

depends what you are intending to use it for. 12-18mm ply for the floor would be a good option, and not much more expensive. 12mm ply for the walls will be more than adequate

 

[lordgoata]

Hi Thermo,

Thanks for reply - mainly using it for storage, but also for a little light work (servicing mountain bike, bit of tile cutting, a little wood work etc.) - I won't be building a car or living in there as some people seem to do

The main reason is it just feels a little flimsy - the base came in two parts and are just screwed together.

Best Regards,
Dave

 

[dextrous]

Remember to use wbp ply for this work.