buy or build a shed?

[mikehill]

Thanks so much for all that detailed info

I think I will order the 10x7 one early summer. And pay them to assemble it

 

[Jonno70]

I have built several sheds and if your patient free stuff can be found to do a diy build. Cheapish wooden sheds at DIY shops are poor in quality. I have put a metal shed up (it was bought from Argos ) its far better than wood but putting it together was a pain in the rump, fiddly and it took a few days to complete but zero maintenance and it looks like new 5 years on, still got my bloodstains on the inside off numerous knuckle cuts.

 

[C_Claycomb]

No shed thread would be complete without a cross link to somewhere describing the infamous Shed of Doom

The Shed of Doom, Consolidated image thread

tough to scan through 50pp so I wasted my lunch break on some historical documentation consolidation for your enjoyment and reference Original thread link: All text and photos C DNAspark99 Build to Fail, Fail to Build. What is this I don't even..... I bring you this for your view...

www.24hourcampfire.com

I have not built a shed, but I built a log store using tantalised timber, 18mm OSB and roofing felt and know I didn't save money over a flat-pack in rough sawn untreated timber, but got a much more durable structure.

 

[Jonno70]

If it's just for storing tools etc then I wonder why a wooden floor is needed. I have built a few without and its easier to build and haven't found any issues.

 

[mikehill]

I know for storing motorbikes in, a wooden floor is said to help prevent rust.