Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Sep 15, 2014 12:26 pm Hi, we have a block in New Gisborne in Vic and we are about to start the house which is though a builder and he is doing all the works but I'm looking at OB the shed which will be supplied through Aussie made garages. I've looked at the online forms regarding the OB information and it seems pretty straight forward. I was just wondering if anyone could give me any feedback on the process Basically I'm looking at getting a subbie to do all the earthworks and concreting. Aussie made will supply the shed and have subbies they recommend/use for installation. I will obviously get the building permit before any of this takes place. For anyone's information the shed is 20m x 9m x 4.5m. Any feedback is appreciated Re: OB for a new shed 2Sep 15, 2014 1:52 pm A couple of options to consider. Ground preparation: Consider getting the shed site levelled and then covered in quarry rubble. This will provide a flat, clean work site. Also put down some quarry rubble where the driveway to the shed will be. This will provide all weather access for steel and concrete deliveries. Foundations: My preference is for bored pier foundations under each column. These columns need to be supplied over length to allow for the concrete pier to finish below floor level. This concrete pier could be the responsibility of the shed erector as it does not need a high quality finish. All that is required is a laser level to ensure that all the tops of the concrete piers are filled to the same level. Shed Erectors: Try and get quotes from some local shed erectors. There are always shed erectors in rural locations. The height of the shed means that a scissor lift is required to work safely. Ensure that the quote allows for this. Prefabricated steel work: Some kit sheds are supplied with basic stock lengths of steel that are connected together on site using special brackets. Some steel may need to be cut to length and drilled on site. This increases the onsite erection costs. The alternative is to get a steel fabricator to manufacture the shed with factory welded, predrilled brackets that only need to be bolted together on site reducing on-site costs and time. Concrete Floor: My preference is that the concrete floor is poured after the walls have been clad. This provides a vermin proof shed as the concrete is poured against the cladding. It also overcomes any problems if the shed is not perfectly square. This internal slab can be poured in any weather including during hot weather. Doors: Consider excluding the main vehicle door/s from the shed erectors quote and instead buy the doors direct from the door manufacture as supply and install. This way you will be covered by manufacture's warrantee. The shed erectors may not be "approved door installers" and you may not be covered by manufactures warrantee. Here is a photo of my OB shed under construction. Re: OB for a new shed 3Sep 28, 2014 8:37 pm Hey Beetaloo, your shed is identical to one my husband is putting up himself on our block in the mid north. I think it's around 5 metres to the apex. He laid the slab himself, did everything himself actually! I nearly had a heart attack watching him stand on the roof of his truck and a ladder on his truck overreaching to put the C columns together. My brother and I helped him 'lift' the apexes up with rope. I just did as I was told as he was pretty sure he knew what he's doing. I wish he would get help in but he won't have it. I know you're doing your house yourself. Are you doing your shed solo too? It's looking great!
Here he is at work on the shed ... http://youtu.be/eP-SPOhYAr4 And this is how we got sections up. Once I had loosely tied down the section that they 'lifted' up, both my brother and husband lifted their column (one at a time) over the hold down bolt that was poking out of the slab. http://youtu.be/TbDo454f16E Re: OB for a new shed 4Sep 28, 2014 9:44 pm Quote: Are you doing your shed solo too? No. The shed is now finished. I got a local shed builder to put up the steel frame and external cladding. I did everything else including insulating and lining the walls with plasterboard, installed a mezzanine floor, made the stairs, installed a slow combustion heater, build internal rooms and made a makeshift kitchen. Re: OB for a new shed 5Sep 28, 2014 9:52 pm Excellent. I just added two videos to my post above (edited) ^ showing him working on it. Husband is now looking to buy insulation. What did you use (for insulation) and where did you get it? He's going to insulate one side to use as a workshop. Thanks! Re: OB for a new shed 6Sep 28, 2014 10:35 pm Quote: What did you use (for insulation) I used 75mm medium duty roofing blanket. I sits well between the 64mm girts, the foil backing provides a vapour barrier and it was easy to install. It stayed in position whilst I fixed the wall sheets. Initially I bought the insulation in Adelaide & had it trucked up to site. The freight cost was significant so for subsequent orders I bought "locally" from Bentleys Steel Supplies in Port Pirie. I could also have got it from Buildlogic in Moonta. Re: OB for a new shed 7Sep 29, 2014 12:10 am Great, thank you. Your 'shed' looks fantastic!! Love the pitch fork on the mezzanine Re: OB for a new shed 8Sep 29, 2014 7:30 pm Watching the video of your portals frames being pulled up reminded me of my last minute decision to get a shed builder (who had the proper lifting equipment) to erect the steelwork for my American Barn. We did mix all the concrete for the foundations (piers) on site. As I did not have any water, my task was to go to my neighbour (about 400m each way) with a sack truck and fill 4x20litre containers & bring them back to where we were mixing the concrete. I was just able to keep up with the two labourers mixing the concrete. Is it possible to render an old corrugated iron shed.I have heard that it can be done if it is covered with chicken wire first.Not sure of the ratio of the render mix and… 0 4948 Thanks. Yeh ideally that would have been good, but have progressed too far now. Hoping some well placed internal walls fixed up into the battens will provide some… 2 5484 Hi, I am sheeting the inside of a 5.7 x 8m shed with gyprock. Unfortunately the shed wasn't designed for internal cladding but I have been framing it up as strongly as… 0 3454 |