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Steel/wood frame for a shed ?

  • 26-04-2014 01:45PM
    #1
    gutteruu
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    I plan on building a 6m x 4m garden shed this summer. I planned to clad it in steel sheeting. I am still wondering about the frame. I was originally thinking

    1. A 2x4 wooden frame and maybe spray foam insulate between the frame. Ply out the inside walls after.

    2. Steel frame. 4 posts bolted to slab (which I have already), buy some angle iron. 3 pieces of angle iron between posts and clad. Maybe spray insulate after.

    I'm just worried about condensation as a lot of people admit to having it. I would have it well vented, or even have a fan with sensor. Regardless of condensation would wooden frame start getting weak/rotted in years to come. Would you build it differently? I am ruling out blocks as garden is a bit restrictive. (nearby walls, foundation issues, room to plaster etc.)


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  • #2
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,370 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    I put a steel shed in back garden last year.

    In terms of preventing condensation, I studded out the inside of it, sheeted the side of studding that`s nearest the steel cladding with osb board, and fibreglass in the studs. Inside of stud I sheeted with plastic sheet. The OSB boards are about an inch or so from the steel cladding. Slab has damp proof sheet in it. No condensation at all inside.


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