Basic shelf

jogdish

Hi,

Need to put up some basic shelfs in an back shed - it enclosed but sbject to very hot (glass roof) and very cold cycles. Ideally looking for something cheap and cheerful. So far all I can see is the actual shelf boards in woodies, sheets of mdf at B&Q - is there any better maybe cheaper alternatives and where to source them?

Furze99

Buy some shelf brackets, lengths of timber to suit, a saw and make your own :)

jogdish

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120567202#Comment_120567202

I would, but sourcing timber than is thin ish and wide is not cheap, at least where I have looked.

Furze99

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120567217#Comment_120567217

Depends on your brackets and what width they'll accommodate. You can double up narrower planks - say 2 of 5" x 1" or whatever fits. Just have two lengths side by side. Otherwise plywood probably best for you but usually bigger sheets and harder to cut to size.

Padre_Pio

You can buy 8x1 timber handy enough and a few cheap brackets.

greasepalm

Instead of shelves what about a rack system with many choices of material. Mdf sags i found out later.

Any specific size and weight to be loaded onto shelf.

Try the likes of Adverts , Gumtree , DoneDeal and Fb market place as might find something to suit you.

Padre_Pio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120567488#Comment_120567488

Can be pricey.

Sometime you see shop clearances where they're selling shelving. If you can get it cheap then you're set for life

greasepalm

No not really as sold one a month or 2 for 40 euro as no longer needed and needed the space.