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8th November 2012, 01:44 PM
Thread: Custom shed recommendations anyone?
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How far are you from the house? Depending on...
How far are you from the house? Depending on where you are you will need to manintain a seperation between the boundary and the house to comply with laws regarding Fire Course.
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Looks like an attached carport/shed. Going to be...
Looks like an attached carport/shed. Going to be a nice space.
Judging by the dark brick I would guess a Melbournite. I used the same brick in WA and they were hard to get, the brick people all... -
22nd October 2012, 11:18 AM
Thread: My old tin shed (needs some fixing)
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This is similar to what they do in caravan parks,...
This is similar to what they do in caravan parks, creating a ceiling above the internal roof to keep some of the direct radiant heat off the main roof.
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12th October 2012, 12:20 PM
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I would suggest the correct screw is a M6.5 - 12...
I would suggest the correct screw is a M6.5 - 12 x55mm Cyclonic Zip per page 25 of the Bluescope Cyclonic Design Manual....
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10th October 2012, 11:48 AM
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I can only speak from my experience in shed...
I can only speak from my experience in shed building.
When screwing off a corry roof into metal battens- we would use a 12-14 x 35mm tek with seal
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23rd August 2012, 06:26 PM
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Im in the shed game (in WA) and a rough rule fo...
Im in the shed game (in WA) and a rough rule fo thimb we use over here (delivery + shire+ fully installed with a slab) is about $250 per metre squared, plus GST.
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14th August 2012, 06:15 PM
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Flippin good idea that.
Flippin good idea that.
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17th July 2012, 01:27 PM
Thread: A Real Workshop
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Awesome, starting to look great. I would...
Awesome, starting to look great.
I would definitely not recommend that you install rollerdoors, they will kill the feel of the whole build. They also have a large head gap which makes them... -
6th July 2012, 05:51 PM
Thread: Building a shed
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haha, sometimes these things work themselves out....
haha, sometimes these things work themselves out. I guess you need to weigh up the risks.
I know myself I'd rather go through a bit of pain now and avoid something that could ultimately hold up a... -
2nd July 2012, 01:55 PM
Thread: New Man Cave
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Good insulation in the roof (Bradfords Anticon...
Good insulation in the roof (Bradfords Anticon 55mm blanket or similar). Gives you thermal protection and deadens rain noise. Help with condensation.
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21st June 2012, 07:39 PM
Thread: A Real Workshop
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It's nice to see someone building something...
It's nice to see someone building something thoroughly these days, rather than searching for the cheapest solution (ie shortcut).
This thing is gonna be pimpin'.
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21st June 2012, 12:59 PM
Thread: Building a shed
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It will certainly create problems with any...
It will certainly create problems with any thorough purchaser- if they have had their due diligence done they would realise the shed is not approved and this in all likelihood would affect...
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15th June 2012, 11:57 AM
Thread: A Real Workshop
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I love me some skillion roof action. This is...
I love me some skillion roof action. This is going to be an awesome shed.
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14th June 2012, 07:03 PM
Thread: Replacing shed/building new in Brisbane
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Same here, if c section I would say it would...
Same here, if c section I would say it would normally be 2 x 3m bays, giving you three portal frames.
Tophat64 will only span 4m, so if it is 6m it would need to be tophat 120, or perhaps a z... -
13th June 2012, 12:54 PM
Thread: Replacing shed/building new in Brisbane
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Bear in mind that if it is a c section shed it...
Bear in mind that if it is a c section shed it will probably require thickening where the load bearing columns are located to cope with the point loads.
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4th April 2012, 12:45 PM
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As Bob has posted, your best deterrent is...
As Bob has posted, your best deterrent is probably a hasp/staple/throwbolt with a dirty big padlock.
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2nd April 2012, 11:43 AM
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It is good practice to thicken any edge for...
It is good practice to thicken any edge for traffic.
If the standard thickness is 100 a typical rule is to double the edge, say to 200. Tie is in with starter bars and reo.
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28th March 2012, 06:43 PM
Thread: My shed layout plan
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Out of curiosity- what program is that you are...
Out of curiosity- what program is that you are doing the drawing with? Is it easy to use?
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28th March 2012, 06:39 PM
Thread: My shed layout plan
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If you are going to purchase a c section kit, see...
If you are going to purchase a c section kit, see if it can include an apex brace. The apex brace is usually a z section or c section which sits up under the apex brackets and provides bracing.
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15th March 2012, 01:42 PM
Thread: Shed Advice or input Please
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Yeah that is what I thought, ridiculous. ...
Yeah that is what I thought, ridiculous.
If that is the best quote then I guess you've got to live with it. I have noticed that for whatever reason concrete works tends to cost a lot... -
15th March 2012, 11:35 AM
Thread: Shipping container shed & permit
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If you think it looks "ok" no doubt your...
If you think it looks "ok" no doubt your neighbours think it looks horrendous. Find out what the shire requires before you get too far ahead of yourself.
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14th March 2012, 02:38 PM
Thread: Shed Advice or input Please
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First off, those concrete prices are ridiculous....
First off, those concrete prices are ridiculous. Even if it is a substantially engineered raft slab that is simply outrageous. In the shed game we would charge on average about $65 + GST per metre...
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9th March 2012, 01:23 PM
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Considering you need to cut a whole set down you...
Considering you need to cut a whole set down you will need a concrete cutting disc and a concrete grinding disc to finish it.
We normally put a set down in the slab when we pour them. -
23rd January 2012, 04:57 PM
Thread: Shed Lining Corrugated Iron
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I would say that the shed probably has vertical...
I would say that the shed probably has vertical external cladding, so you would not be able to do horry corry without having to add battens.
Corry done neatly looks great.
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3rd January 2012, 07:11 PM
Thread: Council and 2nd hand shed
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You would probably only need basic elevations,...
You would probably only need basic elevations, together with the site specific engineering.
If the engineer nominates the main section size and signs off on it it should be ok.
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23rd December 2011, 11:50 AM
Thread: Shed build - waterproofing and slab?
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The majority of steel framed houses are fixed...
The majority of steel framed houses are fixed with dynabolts.
95% of common sheds are lightweight steel structures. They are not fabricated steel structures, where things such as cage bolts and... -
22nd December 2011, 12:31 PM
Thread: Shed build - waterproofing and slab?
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I would call you old fashioned I am afraid. (Not...
I would call you old fashioned I am afraid. (Not that that is a bad thing!) :U
I have never seen a structural failure from properly installed dynabolts, and I have 10+ years in the shed sales... -
29th September 2011, 05:32 PM
Thread: Tin or wood constrution
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One handy thing to remember is that ALL colours...
One handy thing to remember is that ALL colours of colourbond sheeting are the same colour on the reverse (like an armour grey).
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14th September 2011, 06:08 PM
Thread: The concrete panel shed
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Holy carp, she's fairly over-engineered!
Holy carp, she's fairly over-engineered!
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11th August 2011, 11:22 AM
Thread: Sisalation and new shed (steel)
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Graham would have been using the ply to hold in...
Graham would have been using the ply to hold in the batts in the ceiling, similar to what you do with gyprock (stuff batts in the cavity and fix the gyprock). As long as the masonite can span the...
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10th August 2011, 06:47 PM
Thread: Sisalation and new shed (steel)
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Sisalation is not mandatory. Typically it is...
Sisalation is not mandatory.
Typically it is mandatory or required where you have a habitable structure and the sisalation is a moisture control barrier to keep moisture and condensation from a... -
8th July 2011, 01:38 PM
Thread: Security System in the shed
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All of the above is good advice from the LEO. ...
All of the above is good advice from the LEO.
At the end of the day, most sheds are desinged as lightweight steel structures, not impregnable bunkers. Anything you do not want stolen needs to be... -
14th June 2011, 06:04 PM
Thread: new shed underway
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Oh well, when the dragon has PMS and is breathing...
Oh well, when the dragon has PMS and is breathing fire, the fair knight can retreat to his steel dungeon.
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14th June 2011, 06:00 PM
Thread: What came first, the shed or the floor
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I'm no chemist benny, but filling up a channel...
I'm no chemist benny, but filling up a channel with cement that is close to where the water holds to me sets you up for early, and accelerated oxidisation and rusting.
It is such a shame that... -
14th June 2011, 05:52 PM
Thread: cost of concrete for barn
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Without knowing particularly your soil types...
Without knowing particularly your soil types (reactive or otherwise), you should be able to get supply and laid slab :
-100mm 20mpa slab with 300mm inbuilt footings for all posts
- concrete to... -
14th June 2011, 05:47 PM
Thread: Free, but is it worth it?
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I did not think MDF is treated? Wouldn't the...
I did not think MDF is treated? Wouldn't the termites have a field day?
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9th June 2011, 05:14 PM
Thread: new shed underway
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Still it is a good investment/improvement with...
Still it is a good investment/improvement with steel going up 15% every year. Not getting cheaper that is for sure.
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9th June 2011, 12:38 PM
Thread: new shed underway
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Very nice, although I wouldn't expect much change...
Very nice, although I wouldn't expect much change from 45k when all done!
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Within the Residential Design Codes (RDC) there...
Within the Residential Design Codes (RDC) there is delegation to allow people to be in conflict with the codes if they go through an Application called a "Codes Variation", which is basically a...
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Depending on where you are you may have issues...
Depending on where you are you may have issues with the Council.
If you are zoned R15, as most residential land is these days you have a combined outbuilding limit of 60m square under the... -
21st April 2011, 07:15 PM
Thread: I want to buy a shed
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If people want to get into a shed- they will....
If people want to get into a shed- they will. Even easier than breaking in through a window is the hex head attachment on a screwdriver. Just back the teks out and peel the sheet back. The fact is...
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21st April 2011, 01:40 PM
Thread: I want to buy a shed
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Be careful, the quality of the sheet can vary by...
Be careful, the quality of the sheet can vary by rollforming business. That is, some manufacturers with older machinery and less "committment" to quality tend to produce sheeting that has variance...
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31st March 2011, 07:28 PM
Thread: Which way to face polystyrene panels?
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Stinky, The whole point of the polystyrene is...
Stinky,
The whole point of the polystyrene is that it is an excellent thermal barrier with negligible conductivity, so it would not make an appreciable difference thermally how they are oriented... -
30th March 2011, 03:13 PM
Thread: Which way to face polystyrene panels?
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Sir Stinky The panel is designed with a...
Sir Stinky
The panel is designed with a finished face on both sides of the cladding.
Ie the colourbond normally would be clad such that it forms the exterior cladding, and the ply then... -
23rd March 2011, 06:45 PM
Thread: Stud spacing for shed fit out
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As per above, rows of noggings at known spacings...
As per above, rows of noggings at known spacings from the ground allow you to hang hooks or other items without having to use a stud-finder.
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3rd February 2011, 04:07 PM
Thread: gutter bracket system?
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I would call Stratco mate, they should be able to...
I would call Stratco mate, they should be able to source something.
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23rd November 2010, 02:11 PM
Thread: Replacing beam/ moving support columns
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Steel would not be a problem, I was anticipating...
Steel would not be a problem, I was anticipating having to use steel.
Rafter length is about 4.4m.
At the end of the day, if we can't get the height through there we will have to go slightly... -
23rd November 2010, 01:33 PM
Thread: Replacing beam/ moving support columns
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Replacing beam/ moving support columns
Hi Guys,
Looking for some advise.
We are adding an outdoor room to a property. It will be freestanding, abutting an existing verandah. The existing verandah has a post in the centre of where... -
22nd November 2010, 04:17 PM
Thread: Shed Design software
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If anyone needs sheds drawn I can possibly help,...
If anyone needs sheds drawn I can possibly help, because I work in a shed company and we have a software package.
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22nd November 2010, 04:15 PM
Thread: Tips on Screwing down the steel roof
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Alot of these companies just want to sell the...
Alot of these companies just want to sell the cheapest kit and do not have installers, so many of them may not even be aware of these types of issues.
We design them with the angled eave girt...