Steeltech Sheds Leaking

baileyborough

Hi all,

I got a Steeltech shed late last year, happy enough with the installation.

I noticed a few damp patches on the floor of the shed not long after it going in, and kept an eye out. Could never figure out the cause (DPM in place under the concrete).

Last week I was in there in the rain, and it looks like all the water running off the roof is being blown into the shed at the top.

I'm glad I finally know the cause but I'm also pretty annoyed; for 150 I could buy a small ****ty shed and have it keep water out better.

Does anyone have similar issues? Solutions that worked for you?

I'm glad I finally

Purgative

What have Steeltech said about the leak?


Mine (installed 6 months ago) is bone dry even with Ciara and we're on the west coast..

baileyborough

Purgative wrote: »

What have Steeltech said about the leak?


Mine (installed 6 months ago) is bone dry even with Ciara and we're on the west coast..

I'm heading down to them today; was going to call, but I figure I have video to show if they start humming and hawing. My aunt had one put in as well (one of the big ones) and has had fierce issues getting them to acknowledge damp.

Purgative

Bailey I'd be interested how you get on.


The neighbor, who did the base for me, had a problem that they sorted quickly. He was also saying that someone else had a problem with a door that again was sorted quickly.



Let me say though, that's an overall impression rather than being able to "quote chapter and verse". I don't see the neighbor that often and the other guy I don't know at all.


Best of luck.

Calahonda52

The eaves are ventilated and if you don't have gutters then in strong wind the rain will blow in, you can get the trapezium shaped soft rubber pieces that are used at the ridge to insert along the eaves.

baileyborough wrote: »

... for 150 I could buy a small ****ty shed and have it keep water out better.

That you don't know and is unfair to them.

Calahonda52

baileyborough wrote: »

Hi all,

... for 150 I could buy a small ****ty shed and have it keep water out better.

That you don't know and is unfair to them.

stratowide

baileyborough wrote: »

Last week I was in there in the rain, and it looks like all the water running off the roof is being blown into the shed at the top.

I've two of those steeltech sheds 4×3m office and a 8x6m.

Both bone dry.

When you say top do you mean the apex or the eaves..?

If its the apex then it should have the rubber seal underneath the ridge cladding.
The eaves has no seal but the gutter should stop any rain being blown back under the cladding.

You could seal the eaves with some rubber too if you want.I did this to stop small birds coming in.

Had no problem with ventilation.

baileyborough

So I went down yesterday. I wasn't impressed with the reaction.

As soon as I said my shed was damp the salesman got dismissive telling me it could have been the concrete missing a DPM. I confirmed it was laid to spec. Then he suggested I kept wood or coal or other damp things in the shed.

I pulled up my video of the water dripping in. And he explained that that can happen if my area is very windy. I told him it was no worse than average, and at that point he offered some rubber seals for the venting.

I will be going back later this week to pick these up, but I'll be honest I'm not thrilled.

baileyborough

stratowide wrote: »

I've two of those steeltech sheds 4×3m office and a 8x6m.

Both bone dry.

When you say top do you mean the apex or the eaves..?

If its the apex then it should have the rubber seal underneath the ridge cladding.
The eaves has no seal but the gutter should stop any rain being blown back under the cladding.

You could seal the eaves with some rubber too if you want.I did this to stop small birds coming in.

Had no problem with ventilation.

It was the eaves, exactly as you say. Can I ask, after sealing with the rubber, did you notice any adverse effects?

baileyborough

Calahonda52 wrote: »

That you don't know and is unfair to them.

I'll admit I'm being facetious here, I apologise.

With respect, what I do know is that I paid over €1500 for a shed that not only lets water in, but the vendor basically admits it after the fact as if it's common knowledge, and not only that, but it's in my interest for it to be that way.

I also know had I gone the route of building my own shed, I wouldn't be in this position now.

stratowide

baileyborough wrote: »

It was the eaves, exactly as you say. Can I ask, after sealing with the rubber, did you notice any adverse effects?

No it's there nearly 7 years and all's good.

I didn't lift the roof cladding off to fit the seal underneath as it was only the small birds I wanted to keep out.I cut the ridge/high part off the rubber and just shoved it into the holes.
No need to go under the cladding.A very snug fit.
It should keep out any rain you have coming in.

If you don't have gutters fitted I'd look into getting some.They will keep out 99% of the rain.
Fit them up as high as you can to the roof cladding.

Chadwicks or similar stock the ones steeltech use.

Galway K9

I have the same issue witgh my steeltech shed. I know what the APEX is , but what are the eaves? I also noticed the black rubber seals used under the apex are just pushed in, compared to others around door and window that are sealed with silicone. Whats the correct way?

sydthebeat

Galway K9 wrote: »

I have the same issue witgh my steeltech shed. I know what the APEX is , but what are the eaves?

The eaves is where the walls meet the roof

forgottenhills

Galway K9 wrote: »

I have the same issue witgh my steeltech shed. I know what the APEX is , but what are the eaves? I also noticed the black rubber seals used under the apex are just pushed in, compared to others around door and window that are sealed with silicone. Whats the correct way?

I have had a Steeltech shed for 4 years and it has been bone dry so, as a previous poster pointed out, it may be due to the fact that I got gutters fitted on it from the off. If you get gutters fitted you can run a drainpipe from these into a barrel to collect rainwater for your garden (if you haven't one already).

Galway K9

Yes, i had gutters put in, they argued that the screen pvc has holes in it, but its very tough and didnt and was one whole peice also so very unlikely. The eaves had no profiling, so i got them to put in those this morning so lets see how that works. 25mm kingspan on roof is p[retty brutal insulation. With home office apparently you cant increaseit . but i plan to pipe insulatioon into the cavity. and put DPM paint on floor and possibly insulate