Timber framed workshop

[RichD1]

Hi Guys, just starting to frame up a flat roofed timber framed workshop and I was wondering whether I needed to add some cross bracing in the frames to add stability. The workshop is 5m x 3m and the frames will be made out of 45 x 70 C24 with 9mm ply outer sheathing and then battens and shiplap. I will probably line the inner walls with 9mm ply as well.

The workshop is not in an exposed position and the back long side is against a block wall about 1.6m high. The other side faces against my garage and the front face my house.

I could make the outer sheath 12mm thick if that would help.

What do you think?

Richard

 

[big-all]

temporary brace each wall with one diagonal touching in at least 3 places until you have one surface on each wall with a sheet of ply on this will give enough stability

i would put the 12mm ply on the inside then you wont need any batons to hang things on except very heavy shelves and the like

 

[pinenot]

No, mine has been standing now for several years, 4.5 x 2 meters and I get regular high winds, so I wouldn't worry about it. As long as it's been built sturdy and from reasonable wood of course, that is...pinenot

 

[foxhole]

I would use osb on interior, cheaper than ply. Unless you need smooth walls.