Thread: WB's Shed has finally started

Thanks for the advice conwood.

Yes we are putting the shed on it's own circuit from the house plus circuit breakers in the shed.

My saw and my thicknesser planer both require 20A outlets which is why we used heavy conductors between the house and the shed (approx 9.5mm diam for Active and for Neutral). The run is 80m from the house and the house is probably 80m from the transformer. We needed the larger conductors so we comply with voltage drop regulatory requirements. Our power is SWER here.

I will be having the normal GPOs so they can be isolated near the door when I am finished for the day and a handfull of GPOs on their own circuit for fridge, charging batteries etc.

The shed will certainly be comfortable for visitors.

Looks like you are doing everything correctly. Soon it will fun fun fun enjoy.
cheers
conwood

Now THAT's a shed

Originally Posted by Groggy

Now THAT's a shed

I have discovered that viewing it in person with one cold hand reveals far more detail not evident in the photos.

Get ready for the Forum Christening.

Originally Posted by Wood Borer

I have discovered that viewing it in person with one cold hand reveals far more detail not evident in the photos.

Get ready for the Forum Christening.

Ah yes, you get the wide angle foggy lens effect . Meg will be glad to get the house to herself again.

That's the effect it seems to give Groggy however I am not 100% confident with your explanation, I think there needs to be some more experimenting performed

Yes Meg will have the house to herself again and a carport for her car (after I clear out my bench and tools). Perhaps she will join in with the celebrations too.

Looking good WB, I'm getting envious.

Originally Posted by Wood Borer

I think there needs to be some more experimenting performed

Don't overdo it, or your foggy lens effect may turn out to be inaccurate and you'll start pulling it apart to rectify the matter only to find that the next day you've only made it worse

Super, but dont forget to shut the doors at night , I recall the night life that goes on round your plot. (especially whilst the concrete is setting)

I recall the night life that goes on round your plot.

John, you might be giving people the wrong impression - he's talking about native animals and definitely not party animals.

I will certainly be closing the doors after the pouring and hoping like hell that the outside parts are not interfered with by the nocturnal animals.

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

Don't overdo it, or your foggy lens effect may turn out to be inaccurate and you'll start pulling it apart to rectify the matter only to find that the next day you've only made it worse

DJ, I don't mix tools and cold ones except when lead astray by Wongo, CraigB and Silent C doing dovetail competitions at 1AM in Sydney

Im jealous WB, my new shed is still on order.

What mesh did you use below the insulation, Im having it done with the same type of insulation. Was it pricey I need 288m2 of it!

Harry72,

I used foil backed blanket for the insulation. The mesh I bought was mesh for that purpose, it is quite light and the wire is soft. The mesh was 1200mm wide from memory.

The total cost for the mesh and insulation was a bit over $800. The area of the roof is approximately 120 square meters and I have at lest half a roll of mesh left over. Do you want the left over mesh?

We drilled small holes in the frame every 100mm or whatever and used the wire in the mesh to secure it.

We have had some warmish days since we put the roof on and the shed has been quite cool inside. I may put some on the North and West walls if it gets too warm in Summer but the shed gets quite a bit of shade from all the surrounding trees.

My main reason for the insulation was to stop condensation which is essential here. People who don't insulate their verandahs here quickly realise their mistake because it rains under the verandahs without insulation during our crisp mornings.

Your purpose is probably mainly for heat.

Because of the snow we get here we also put straps on spouting back to the roof on every bracket. If you don't - you'll find your spout on the ground after the weight of the snow bends the brackets. This happens often after the snow starts melting and turning to ice hanging over the spout.

I know what you mean about the delays of getting your shed up and going but trust me it eventually happens. I was delayed for 18 months getting permits etc and then waiting for someone competent to help me put it up.

I still check it out every morning just to reassure myself it wasn't just a dream. Sometimes I just go down there and remember when it was just bare earth and a few blackberries and the shed was just a dream.

Looks great Rob..going to have a big shed party i hope..