Could you please advise me on new Colorbond shed build?
Hello Guys, :)
I'd REALLY appreciate your help! I've moved to a Sydney property that has an old existing concrete slab that is thick enough for a shed, but hasn't been constructed with this in mind, so doesn't have the waterproof sheeting and is at ground level, so it will likely have water pooling on it at times. I'm aiming for the largest council shed allowance of 20m2.
What I need help with is how to plan the metal shed construction. I'd love to hear your ideas, because so far all I've can come up with is these two options:
1). To pay the extra for a custom shed with extended 'legs' with drilled base-plates to secure to the slab and then use joists and bearers with a floating yellow tongue floor.
2). To buy standard shed and construct a Besser block perimeter attached to the slab (I'm guessing I'll need to use bent rebar concreted at intervals into Besser block cores) and run a waterproof flashing strip on top of the Besser blocks to prevent water being absorbed through the concrete blocks and onto the tin. If I go this way I guess I'd have to leave weep holes and then use joists & bearers as well.
Also, what would you consider to be the best Australian metal shed company? I'm happy to pay more for a quality shed.
Many thanks in advance,
Clare.