Following on from the mens shed thread its inspired me to build a good man space in my yard.
Only thing is when it comes to DIY i am crap.

So how difficult is it, i reckon i'm good to follow instructions and put the colourbond structure up just worried about doing the slab.

Anyone got advice, warnings or experience?

poor relative said...

Following on from the mens shed thread its inspired me to build a good man space in my yard.
Only thing is when it comes to DIY i am crap.

So how difficult is it, i reckon i'm good to follow instructions and put the colourbond structure up just worried about doing the slab.

Anyone got advice, warnings or experience?

you can never build a big enough shed

I would go the concrete slab if I were you, it's not rocket science. Pavers are a nuisance and are just as much work as building the formwork for the slab.

A few bit's of wood and a long clear hosepipe as a water level is about all the gear you need. Get a concrete taxi or similar, bugger mixing it yourself.

In theory, councils do prefer you get a planning permit, and building permit.... generally speaking....

The tin shed does heat up a bit, and cool down..., radiant heat off the roof... So it is not perfect for storing boards up close to the hot tin.... But better than direct sunlight!

The effort on the concrete is worth it.

Search You Tube, and you'll probably find a DIY Concrete video to help you out..... (???)....

You can probably make a garden bed, and/or vege garden with you excavated material.

Free beers at Rellie's new shed!!

Got a shiny new(ish) kite pump you might wanna put in that shed.

BTW - have heaps of concrete slabs if you want em.

GypsyDrifter said...

Simondo said...

In theory, councils do prefer you get a planning permit, and building permit.... generally speaking....

I know in the rockingham shire you need a permit to erect a piece of tin

I think it may be that 'over a certain size' needs council permission. I recently had a Stratco 4m x 3m 'heritage type' shed installed and was told that it was within permissible size... (City of Joondalup).

Diver said...

Timber floor would be the go - as long as it can handle a good workbench and tools.

Also put at least two locks on the door and hide the keys!

Made the fatal mistake of "allowing" the Mrs to put some of her stuff in the (my) shed. Now I can hardly get in there and am getting questions about when am I going to get rid of my stuff (boards, wetsuits, tools, camping gear) so she can put more of her stuff in.

hmmmmm! Buy her her own shed!

councils have an exempt development, within policy for some structures. In NSW most councils included sheds within this code, under 20m2. Which means you dont need their permission. I'm not sure what the regulations are in Chad, but maybe you could check it out. A 50mm to 75mm slab is all you will need for a small shed. not to hard to do. My first slab i did was perfect for a water tank.
Give it ago, not too hard. Even Bunnings have basic info on slab pouring for paths.

Goodluck KR

you know the drill PR...... photos ....or a "limesone retainer" is really just a double gin with slice of lime in a fancy glass

kyteryder said...

councils have an exempt development, within policy for some structures. In NSW most councils included sheds within this code, under 20m2. Which means you dont need their permission. I'm not sure what the regulations are in Chad, but maybe you could check it out. A 50mm to 75mm slab is all you will need for a small shed. not to hard to do. My first slab i did was perfect for a water tank.
Give it ago, not too hard. Even Bunnings have basic info on slab pouring for paths.

Goodluck KR

Bunnings = brainewashed

kyteryder said...

Craig66 said...

kyteryder said...

councils have an exempt development, within policy for some structures. In NSW most councils included sheds within this code, under 20m2. Which means you dont need their permission. I'm not sure what the regulations are in Chad, but maybe you could check it out. A 50mm to 75mm slab is all you will need for a small shed. not to hard to do. My first slab i did was perfect for a water tank.
Give it ago, not too hard. Even Bunnings have basic info on slab pouring for paths.

Goodluck KR

Bunnings = brainewashed

Agreed wait until Masters have opened up, will be just as bad.

I have been in the building industry from when i was 15 as a brickie/builder, i would still pay a to have a slab finished.
When I finish concrete it non slip with many trip hazards

I prepared this for you guys earlier today.

Craig66 said...

I have been in the building industry from when i was 15 as a brickie/builder, i would still pay a to have a slab finished.
When I finish concrete it non slip with many trip hazards

I used to help my father and grandfather do a bit of DIY concrete laying when I was young.

After getting crazy quotes for a driveway, a week ago I enlisted my 67 YO father to help me and we laid a 7m x 4m section in half a day. I won't ask him to help me with that amount again, but two people my age should be able to handle it okay.

It's not a pretty section of driveway, but still pretty good. If I wanted it to look pretty I would have spent more time finishing it, but more than good enough for what I want.

I think section a third that size and not on a slope, would have been a piece of cake.

ok said...

Is that video above a joke? Reo in the dirt, timber expansion joint no idea how to use a screeed or how to scrreed haha

It couldn't have been too bad in that they got there. The screeding didn't look too flash but they must have done it again because it looked okay. It was a pretty awkward place up against some brickwork, with a camera running.

Are you sure about the 'timber expansion joint'? I wouldn't take the piss out of them if I didn't know the difference between an expansion joint and a control joint.

They were using the timber to mark where they were going to put the control joint.

I agree about the bar though. Maybe they had some stones under it at least holding it up a bit.

(Here I am thinking I am an expert, and I will be glad if my slab stays in one piece for more than a month!)

why is everyone going on about the slab. that can be done last your uprights can be secured by using half cut 44 gallon drums uprights set in bricks rocks and concrete. This would be your first step. They dont require bolting into a pad.
Secondly you may need a crane or cherry picker to lift the archways to the uprights.

You can even fabricate it all yourself but its cheaper getting the Chinese to do it.

Im no ERECTION engineer but it will be able to withstand winds of up to 300 kph
ok mabe down grade the half 44 gallon drums to ice cream containers.