Fixing things to steel shed frame

frankled · 05-10-2021 09:02PM #1

This might be a stupid question but I'm not sure what might be the easiest way to fix things to my new steel shed frame?

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For example, I'm going to throw up a bit of a wooden frame in this corner to hang two bikes upright again. But the frame will need to be fixed to the frame, and obviously can't fix to the cladding!

My first thought was bolts with nuts on the other side, but not sure if this is feasible, or rather if there is a better way known?

blade1 · 05-10-2021 09:13PM

I put up a few sheets of 18mm plywood , screwed to the shed frame.

I think some people use osb board.

frankled · 05-10-2021 10:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117981189#Comment_117981189

Thanks. How did you fix the boards to the frame?

KoolKid · 06-10-2021 07:04AM

If you are fixing to steel beams I'd use self drilling hex screws.

Lumen · 06-10-2021 09:42AM

Bikes aren't heavy, so this job is perfect for bodging. I'd be inclined to just cut a trapezoidal (?) notch into each end of a 6x2 and wedge it over one set of those horizontal profiles, and then fix bike hooks into the 6x2.

If you want extra security then just chuck a couple of long self-drilling screws (like these) through the 6x2 at an angle into the upper face of the profile.

Or something different if you're fixing into the beams, which I can't see in that photo.

blade1 · 06-10-2021 02:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117981583#Comment_117981583

Self tapping screws.

I also put a loft and a bench which were also made from 18mm ply and shuttering I had left over from putting down the concrete floor.

D3V!L · 06-10-2021 03:00PM

I built a wooden frame, like wall studs between the support beams of my steel shed. Then put 12mill OSB over them. Its all screwed into the shed with self-tapping hex screws.

You can then safely attach to the frame through the OSB or board without the need to tap into the shed wall which isn't that strong.

frankled · 07-10-2021 12:20PM

Thanks all for your helpful replies- I think I am going to attach to the steel beams with these or similar, and will look at throwing up some ply on the other side for hanging tools etc. at a later stage.

Self-tapping screws for the purposes of fixing to these steel beams is a new concept to me, so thanks for that.

Ronney · 08-10-2021 10:01AM

I'd strongly recommend looking at Hex head self tappers and using an impact driver

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/easydrive-carbon-steel-self-drilling-screws-5-5-x-75mm-100-pack/44476

D3V!L · 08-10-2021 10:27AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117991839#Comment_117991839

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117984127#Comment_117984127

Exact ones I used. I was too lazy to go looking for the name.

frankled · 09-10-2021 12:42AM

Will do, thanks guys, very helpful.

eric90000 · 20-01-2023 10:34PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117984046#Comment_117984046

I realise this is an older thread but I just wanted to say this looks brilliant. I am in the process of getting a steel shed finished now (floor hasn't been poured yet but the damp proof membrane is down etc). Went with a steeltech one which has the anti-drip felt coating on the walls and ceiling, similar to how yours looks.

I will be storing stuff very similar to what you have there, tool racks, hand tools, power tools etc. (stuff for working on cars, just amateur stuff for me). Can I ask, are you located in Ireland/UK? And if so how do you find the dampness/condensation during the winter months? Anything mouldy, rusty or wet etc? I also see you went with the metal box style sockets - my electrician suggested I stick with the white plastic to avoid rust etc. but I much prefer the look of the ones you have... How do you find yours?

The cold & condensation affecting my tools is one of my worries, I just don't know what to expect - part of me is wondering if I should have got an insulated brick shed instead, but seeing your pictures gives me hope!

Fixing things to steel shed frame

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