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[LXCHEV]

Hey guys,

 

I notice a lot of people do their slab first, whereas others do the structure first, and then lay the slab into it.

 

What are the pros and cons of each method? I can't decide how to attack mine (hopefully I will be contributing to this thread next year sometime).

 

Keep all the pics, sizes and info flowing!

[rodomo]

Mine has the slabs layed up to it. The shed is 20yrs old. The bottom of the gal sheet has rusted.

[dattoman]

Mine will have the shed up and the slab done later

Theoretically

 

I have an existing slab from the old shed in place though its not large enough

So they will build the shed around the slab and I fill in the leftovers

I won't be losing any height as my shed builder uses 3.1m sheets for a 3.0m wall

So nothings lost and council doesn't seem to mind

So they work to a 3.0m finished height above floor level not ground level

[LXCHEV]

I'll be cladding mine with weatherboards, so I'm thinking slab first may be easier for this method?

[rodomo]

I just need a good erection to get it up.......................Single phase, 2 poster $1880 delivered.

 

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[wot179]

fwooaaar.

[Mort]

Yeah baby, i want one.  

[j...]

Ok guys. i need you help. Time to build my shed. I know that the measurement are going to be 9000x6000(gable end) by 3000high (at the eaves). I am planning to have 2 roller doors in the 9000mm side with a 3 meter workshop. What I need from you experienced shed builder/buyers is some tips and recommendations on what to look for in a shed. I have done some quick quotes online. These surprisingly vary by upto $2000. I would like to know what questions I need to ask to compare the quality,functionaly and value of the shed. These are the areas I have though of so far:

Base Price

Delivery To home

PA Door Extra

Plans

Total Cost

  Roof TCT

Roof Profile

Walls TCT

Wall Profile

Gutter Type

Rafters

Mullions

Purlins

Wall Gurts

Residential Reg

Terraine catergory

Wind Catergory

 

I was hoping someone could explain the last 3 sections(Res Reg, Terraine And Wind Catergory) so I have an understanding of the implications of these. 

Maybe I am over analyzing some things, but I really enjoy understanding/learning about different things. Plus I just want to make sure i get the best bang for my buck! I am also very handing so I will be building this myself, but will be getting the concreting done. Is there any other things I need to think of Eg Power( I know a give) but other things like water connection(is it worth it?)

Edited by j..., 15 January 2014 - 07:29 PM.

[Ice]

Always good to have a wash trough to wash your hands
3 phase power is god to if you can afford it

Good to

[RallyRed]

Hi...as Geno says 3 phase power is good , if you need it for your equiptment.

 

However "these days" for somewhere around $400 you can get a 1 phase to 3 phase converter ( VVVF drive ).

 

For that sort of coin, you get a top name brand unit that can run stuff at whatever speed you like from virtually 0rpm to 10  times its normal speed ( should you be feeling brave). Reversing direction is easy as ,too.

 

If you just want a bit of 3 phase power, it can just be left set at 50 hertz ( as per what you get from the supply authority)

 

Like all this stuff, there is more to consider before you race out and get one, and wire it up.......however, for  say,  a 1.1kw 3 phase motor, you no longer actually need  a 3 phase supply at all.

 

Think of all those big heavy sliding steel gates in industrial areas...most are supplied from no more than a power point, but have a 3 phase motor attached to their gearbox. The VVVF drive converts the supply to 3 phase.

The speed is just tweaked by a keypad / or a  PC until you are happy.

[SSAid]

J...
Have a Look at Shedsafe.com.au this site will explain the Region, Terrain Cat among a lot of other stuff.
There are 4 Regions A B C D. They depend on where you live in Aus. Most in Land Aus can be Region A. Cat 3 is a lighter building Cat 2.5 medium Cat 2 is Stronger.

[MODNIZD]

So I'm almost done.

 

From shed up here is what has happened after that.

 

Removed the rear wall from the garage to give drive through access to the shed, I will probably put another rollerdoor on this when I get time.

 

 

11 full 6x4 trailers of brickies sand, compact and level to get ready for a 100mm slab. Then cut out sections for the hoists of 200mm. 

 

 

 

 

Then plastic and rio.

 

8 cubic meters of concrete, laid and finished.

 

 

Then the doors went on.

 

[MODNIZD]

I laid some slabs at the back of the shed, still need to cut some to finish.

 

Got ready for power. 500mm trentch between shed and patio, not a fun job!

 

Sparkie mate got into it.

 

 

 

[MODNIZD]

Power wise, I did the following:

• 8x Double GPOs on 2 circuits.
• 2x 15 Amp GPOs on separate circuits (Welder and Compressor) with the compressor GPO in the back corner but a switch on the door frame too.
• 2x Hoist separate circuits
• 10x Double Fluros (4 in each bay and 2 above the Workshop area) Will add another 2 once mezzanine is in.
• 3x exterior LED down lights out front
• 1x 150W Halogen on the side of shed lighting up grass area 

 

Now I need to seal and paint the floor, then put up the hoist and I can move in! Plan to build some shelving out of steel and also a mezzanine above the workshop area.

 

Slab - DONE

Power and lighting - DONE

Network Cable - Sleeve run between house and shed, wire to come.

CCTV - Needs the Network cables

Alarm - Will be ordering in the next day or so.

Aircon (Planned on Evap but told it might not be a good idea.) - Not sure what to do yet

Car 2 post Hoist - About to order

Possibly insulate walls and plasterboard - Later

Storage

Large TV

[RallyRed]

nice job mate.

[Ice]

Phil i got two mates with big sheds one is 200 sqm and he has evap works a treat has the doors open all day on a hot day and its cool inside
reverse cycle would mean doors have to be closed
by the way cool shed bud but i think you need more lights lol

[kiwi-lilj]

I just bought a new house and it came with this shed.

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[RIM-010]

I've got my shed mostly up now... 9x7, 2 roller doors and a closed bay along the long side. Just need to get the doors up, the gutters etc on and the slab down and I can finally bring the LJ home!

[MODNIZD]

Phil i got two mates with big sheds one is 200 sqm and he has evap works a treat has the doors open all day on a hot day and its cool inside

reverse cycle would mean doors have to be closed

by the way cool shed bud but i think you need more lights lol

Can never have enough lights

[Statler]

Yah! I can almost comment in this thread now.

 

[N/A-PWR]

You just did Col,

Must be Proud