The Potting Shed

[birminghampotter]

Hi dean soi can go bigger say 23x17
Sowhen insulation goes in it willbe say 21x16

[birminghampotter]

I spoke to building regs yesterday they said they go from internal measurements

[Triedandtested]

Hi triedandtested did u buildout of blocks and bricks or was it wooden?

I built it in all timber.

[birminghampotter]

Triedandtested are u a chippy then..

Whats better to have concrete building or timber ?
Would u build it for me how much would u charge?
Have u got pics would like to see ur room

[DeanH]

internal - thanks

also, as it is not for habitation you don't have to have a cavity, just single block construction is ok.

[birminghampotter]

Hi dean yh single block but ill get damp mold etc atleast if i do cavity saves me insulating the inside?

[DeanH]

Hi dean yh single block but ill get damp mold etc atleast if i do cavity saves me insulating the inside?

pros and cons of both; single skin and insulted does not necessarily mean damp, etc.
cavity no insulation but higher cost

[birminghampotter]

Dean urs timber or blocks?
Im worried if i do single block and boardit and skim inside ill end upwith damp?
Brick front could get water inbetween mortar joints? Just want to make sure whats best all round

[DeanH]

not got mine yet
but planning single block, insulated inside and outside coated with that new modern render type stuff that I can never remember the name of, and then inside have a AC/dehumidifier
I will have windows both ends and large double door on the side - more windows doors = less cost of blocks

also, my brother in law has done this himself, and I hope to have solar panels to run it all

[birminghampotter]

I searched block shed and first thing that comes up is help damp in my block shed thats what is puttin me off
A friend did say build it single block render the whole lot even the front dont have bricks waterproof render
To insulate inside would you be doing

Studs at 45 centres insulate what mil? Celotec?
Then board and plaster?

[birminghampotter]

What wouldu charge for timber build triedandtested?

[Triedandtested]

not got mine yet
but planning single block, insulated inside and outside coated with that new modern render type stuff that I can never remember the name of, and then inside have a AC/dehumidifier
I will have windows both ends and large double door on the side - more windows doors = less cost of blocks

also, my brother in law has done this himself, and I hope to have solar panels to run it all

More windows= less cost of bricks, not sure how you work that one out Dean. Good double glazed windows and particularly decent double doors will certainly add a lot of cost to the project.

I wouldn't go down the solar panel route either or AC.

[birminghampotter]

I was thinking of running a double rad up there my mate is a plumber he said it will work he said worst case get a seperate pump £100 ofline

[DeanH]

ah, I can get windows and doors from a builder friend so near-zero cost to me

[Triedandtested]

I was thinking of running a double rad up there my mate is a plumber he said it will work he said worst case get a seperate pump £100 ofline

Why go to to all that trouble. A good Oil-free radiator will be fine.