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Building a shed... how difficult can it be ?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Get a nail gun not only is it easier and more precise but more fun.
However the roof and holding the walls while securing them may be tricky so get a couple of people to help.
I did the same with our barn. |
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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago
Suffolk - East Anglia |
"My new shed got delive_ed today. 12x10. Its friggin huge. How difficult can it be to erect ? One or two man job ?"
Probably two person job to get it right without too much hassle.
The secret is to get a good firm base first.
Once up it might be a good idea to reinforce where the sections join with further bolts,scews etc. Then lots of preservative. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My new shed got delive_ed today. 12x10. Its friggin huge. How difficult can it be to erect ? One or two man job ?"
You will manage fine, even with roof, just make sure its a non windy day and all tools at hand, ideally a nail gun but if not, a good ol hammer & nails will do fine unless you want to take back down again at a later date
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cheers. I've got the gear..just no idea !"
I would say ask Mr G, but my shed has been waiting to be erected for weeks! I might start doing it myself - me with a hammer or nail gun - that might spur him into action.....
Sarah (( |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I come from a construction background. U will need at least 2 people maybe 3. 2 to hold struts and beams in place and 1 to bolt or nail it together. Best of luck |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"My new shed got delive_ed today. 12x10. Its friggin huge. How difficult can it be to erect ? One or two man job ?
Probably two person job to get it right without too much hassle.
The secret is to get a good firm base first.
Once up it might be a good idea to reinforce where the sections join with further bolts,scews etc. Then lots of preservative."
The base is ready 100mm of concrete. |
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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago
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"Cheers. I've got the gear..just no idea !
I would say ask Mr G, but my shed has been waiting to be erected for weeks! I might start doing it myself - me with a hammer or nail gun - that might spur him into action.....
Sarah (("
If you were not so far I would come and get it up for you  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cheers. I've got the gear..just no idea !
I would say ask Mr G, but my shed has been waiting to be erected for weeks! I might start doing it myself - me with a hammer or nail gun - that might spur him into action.....
Sarah ((
If you were not so far I would come and get it up for you "
Ooohhhhh I say ....  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Cheers guys. I'm Hoping my soldier boy son is home this weekend. He's only stationed up in Tidworth. Although I haven't told him. If I had he would stay at camp...unless he is broke. |
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By *edMan
over a year ago
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"My new shed got delive_ed today. 12x10. Its friggin huge. How difficult can it be to erect ? One or two man job ?"
One man.. Easy peasy..
Use balsa cement and bunjees to make it windproof.
Sure it will blow over occasionally, but it will bounce right back up..
I'd still buy the nail gun just for fun though  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My dad put his together alone and it wasn't a pre-fabricated one. I know,'cos I watched him. It lasted for years and went with him to their new house. My dad was an electrical engineer who could put his hand to most diy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My dad put his together alone and it wasn't a pre-fabricated one. I know,'cos I watched him. It lasted for years and went with him to their new house. My dad was an electrical engineer who could put his hand to most diy. "
May I add that he used hand tools,no electrical equipment at all.
You're not my dad though so,good luck |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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If any of you ladies are free this weekend you are of course welcome to help me with my erection. Bikinis are the dress code of course. Minimum wage plus a cheese sandwich for lunch. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My new shed got delive_ed today. 12x10. Its friggin huge. How difficult can it be to erect ? One or two man job ?"
Easy job. I will come and fit it wearing my maids outfit if you like? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My new shed got delive_ed today. 12x10. Its friggin huge. How difficult can it be to erect ? One or two man job ?
Probably two person job to get it right without too much hassle.
The secret is to get a good firm base first.
Once up it might be a good idea to reinforce where the sections join with further bolts,scews etc. Then lots of preservative.
The base is ready 100mm of chocolate. "
That's one way to use up the Easter Egg stash!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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They usually come with bolts for attaching panels together?.
Just use a temporary prop to hold sides while bolting it in place!.
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I've done far too much shed building in my life than what's good for yer  |
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Stop messing around on here your never get thing up lol
Log of and get the bloody thing up pmsl.
Then when your done tell us it was doddle and now I can watch porn and W--- when ever I want pmsl.
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By *al2001Man
over a year ago
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I built a log house mostly on my own,I got friends to help with 6 perline logs upstairs .they were 45 foot 9 inch logs and a tad heavy
We had no scaffolding either just wobbly barrels and planks
So yes you can build a shed on your own |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My new shed got delive_ed today. 12x10. Its friggin huge. How difficult can it be to erect ? One or two man job ?"
It's not as tricky as putting up a curtain pole, just ask Granny. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You'll need 2 for the roof. Everything else is easy. But bear in mind i also build aircraft... However they are fairy straight forward. I wouldn't go with a nail gun but i would recommend an impact screwdriver. My biggest tip.... Do you have a 12ft beam in the roof, or 3 4ft sections? |
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"Cheers. I've got the gear..just no idea !
I would say ask Mr G, but my shed has been waiting to be erected for weeks! I might start doing it myself - me with a hammer or nail gun - that might spur him into action.....
Sarah (("
If you want a hand let me know maybe could pop up and help erect it for him. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Rules for shed building
No 1- throw away the instructions
No 2- have some beer
No 3- hide the box with all the spare parts so nobody see's
No 4- have more beer and admire your handy work
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"My new shed got delive_ed today. 12x10. Its friggin huge. How difficult can it be to erect ? One or two man job ?"
. I have put in two and it is definitely a two person job especially for s twelve by ten
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By (user no longer on site)
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Is said shed going to be your new sex den? Kitted out accordingly ....... From the outside its an ordinary potting shed. Inside ......... There's a wooden cross, sex swing etc .......
Sarah
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Is said shed going to be your new sex den? Kitted out accordingly ....... From the outside its an ordinary potting shed. Inside ......... There's a wooden cross, sex swing etc .......
Sarah
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Yes ! Plus the wheelbarrow , lawnmower and muddy wellies. Hey who says im not into BDSM !  |
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"Is said shed going to be your new sex den? Kitted out accordingly ....... From the outside its an ordinary potting shed. Inside ......... There's a wooden cross, sex swing etc .......
Sarah
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Haha |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My new shed got delive_ed today. 12x10. Its friggin huge. How difficult can it be to erect ? One or two man job ?"
Its a two man job and do not use a nail gun as screws far more secure........I'm a Carpenter so I do know
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Better with 2 to ensure components are square and vertical before they are joined together. but it is possible with just 1, especially if it is all prefabricated. I designed and build a 6x4x9ft one and a half storey playhouse from scratch by myself (it was my biggest erection). |
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Buy yourself 4 12 foot lengths of 3"x 2" and 8 62 nails before you start erecting your shed.
Fix 1 nail an inch or so from the end of each bit of 3x2 and the 2nd nail 3" or 4" further down the batton.
Use these to prop up sides and ends while fixing them to floor and each other (nails will sit either side of panel tops and help stop them moving).
hope this tip helps. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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The shed is up ! Took 5 hours. Myself and my son. Looks great. Tomorrow it's getting a coat or two of some liquid stuff to give it a green tinge. Chuffed !
But now it is time for a pint or two down the pub ! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Getting a bar fitted into the shed ! Roll on those long summer evenings
Did you ever answer my question about the roof beam?"
I got 4 steel trusses made. 4 feet apart. Nice and solid. Put the electrics in today. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Getting a bar fitted into the shed ! Roll on those long summer evenings
Did you ever answer my question about the roof beam?
I got 4 steel trusses made. 4 feet apart. Nice and solid. Put the electrics in today. "
Good luck. I ended up with a bowing roof so had to retro fit a 12ft 3x2 beam. Wasn't the easiest job ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Try sculpting one out of cast Weetabix!
Mine was fantastic until it rained.
Said shed on profile photo. Bar going in next week "
Psssst! You have to be in the pic and the rabbit/pig can't be in it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Getting a bar fitted into the shed ! Roll on those long summer evenings
Did you ever answer my question about the roof beam?
I got 4 steel trusses made. 4 feet apart. Nice and solid. Put the electrics in today.
Good luck. I ended up with a bowing roof so had to retro fit a 12ft 3x2 beam. Wasn't the easiest job !"
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I've found the best solution is to make your roof as light as possible with thin sheets like 9mm ply then fibreglass it for waterproofing.
Fibreglass is very light and very strong, I had over a foot of snow on mine in the bad winter we had and it only bowed about 25mm! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Try sculpting one out of cast Weetabix!
Mine was fantastic until it rained.
Said shed on profile photo. Bar going in next week
Psssst! You have to be in the pic and the rabbit/pig can't be in it "
That's Peanut my granddaughters rabbit |
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