Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Sep 03, 2016 1:55 pm I have a dilemma.. Should I build a larger shed say 9x4m rather than a small storage shed? or Add space to the house by adding an extra 5x4m room and additional space elsewhere. The space is required for an indoor gym so both would accommodate the size needed. The shed will cost well over 12k after concrete, insulation and electrical. The house addition would be less than that although is already 40sq at present which would add to heating / cooling etc.. Any thoughts? Re: Larger Shed vs Extra room in house? Which to choose... 3Sep 03, 2016 7:02 pm arcachon If you're a bloke its a no brainer. Bigger shed. Make sure you get it insulated and well ventilated. What is the best way to do insulation without spending 5k? They offered glareshield, a window and a whirlybird as well as vermaseel at the bottom. You can have glareshield on the roof or roof and walls. Re: Larger Shed vs Extra room in house? Which to choose... 4Sep 03, 2016 8:09 pm sMy shed quotes didn't have insulation itemised so can't say what he cost is. Entire kit for a 6x9 shed was $9k which included roof and wall insulation, 2 x window, access door and 2 x whirlybirds. I would guess that the insulation was about $1500 of the total.
As I'm intending to use the shed as living space like you (gym, games room etc) I think the insulation is critical to make it usable. Re: Larger Shed vs Extra room in house? Which to choose... 5Sep 03, 2016 8:16 pm I would do a shed, but would spec it up to have a simple wash room in it. then later it can be repurposed once your shoulders and knees pack in from weights. Re: Larger Shed vs Extra room in house? Which to choose... 6Sep 03, 2016 10:50 pm AussieMark I would do a shed, but would spec it up to have a simple wash room in it. then later it can be repurposed once your shoulders and knees pack in from weights. My house has a plumbing point to connect to the shed. Do you know how much adding a toilet / sink room would cost to the shed? This will obviously have to be setup before the slab - not possible later down the track? Re: Larger Shed vs Extra room in house? Which to choose... 7Sep 03, 2016 11:57 pm I am not sure of the cost. if it is not in your plan you may have to resubmit as well. There will more than likely be others that know the answers. Good luck. Anthony Firstly, wow you have put a lot of work into your list of questions! Great job and they are mostly valid questions that a builder should be able to answer. As… 14 10659 Hey, I am wanting to add a second toilet to my house, bit we have limited room. There is a hallway/entry that is never used, so was thinking this could be an option. Only… 0 4672 |