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24th November 2008, 08:08 PM #1
Anyone built a Shed from Hardiplank?
I am yet to build my shed out the back, using my 2 car garage at the mo'.
Rather than buying a colorbond shed i was thinking I would like to build a wood framed work shop clad with hardiplank to give it the weather board look. I guess I want it to look more of a "building"than a "shed".
Anyone built their own instead of purchasing a shed?Try to look unimportant, they may be low on ammo.
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24th November 2008, 10:27 PM #2
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25th November 2008, 10:26 AM #3
Not a shed, but I recently built a timber framed cubby house that was clad with Hardies Primeline FC weatherboards (https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...ht=cubby+house)
They were very easy to use and give a great finish.
How does the cost of differ between an "off the shelf" steel shed and a custom timber framed shed?Cheers.
Vernon.
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25th November 2008, 01:37 PM #4Senior Member
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I built mine using steel housing frame and then screwed wide timber chamfer boards identical to the house. Doors and windows were also in the colonial Queenslander style. Two tilta doors were specially made from same material as frame, onto which I fixed T&G boards. I also ran underground power and speaker cables from the house.
Building looks like the house. Was more expensive but no regrets 15 years later. It's our outdoor living room/entertainment..dust and all.
So Soredust, build it yourself, you will be glad you did. Other than the satisfaction and fun you will have for years to come, it will add to your property.
Cheers,
conwood
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25th November 2008, 02:36 PM #5New Member
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I Built one using a Titan Steel frame- which is a stud frame and clad it with Hardiplank, at the beginning of the year. It was 12mX6m, and turned out fairly well. The wife likes it because it matches the house. This is the best pic that I have of it half finished.
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25th November 2008, 05:34 PM #6
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25th November 2008, 05:36 PM #7
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25th November 2008, 06:25 PM #8
My workshop is timber framed and clad in HardiPlank and ColorBond.
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25th November 2008, 09:31 PM #9
made a games room on the back of the house with timber frame & hardi board worked well. But one word of advise isulate it well & I put a layer of plastic between the frame & boards just to elininate the chance of drafts Works great coolest room in the house.
Regards Michaelenjoy life we are only here a short time not a long time
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25th November 2008, 09:43 PM #10
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25th November 2008, 09:55 PM #11
i just finished a quote for a 5m x 3m toilet block for the local community hall and it worked out cheaper to use hardwood weather boards than th hardi product.
this was with 8" weather boards to match the hall.
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26th November 2008, 01:38 AM #12
That would be nice Carl but... soredust is in Adelaide, 8" hardwood boards would cost a bomb.
You could use Hardiflex sheets and bag finish it, that would be about the cheapest.
I seriously doubt it will be cheaper than a normal steel kit shed.....................................................................
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26th November 2008, 02:10 AM #13Banned
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Frame it with treated pinus . Its' a workshop and you will want to nail and screw stuff to the walls and rafters etc. Metal studs do not give you that freedom .
Re. the cladding . Within reason , whatever the pocket can afford .
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26th November 2008, 02:13 AM #14Banned
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26th November 2008, 03:25 AM #15Skwair2rownd
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Good idea To use Hadiplank Jock.
I have a steel Titan and, while it is a good shed and was easy to erect it has a problem that I constantly curse. In cold weather the condensation inside causes problems with surface rust on anything not properly covered or protected. Can also be bloody hot in summer.
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