Garden room / posh shed /workshop build log

Buffman · Sunday at 20:30

Garden room / posh shed build

At the end of my fairly long garden I want to replace my current shed similar to @dlockers doing it in the method from here https://www.oakwoodgardenrooms.com/

Overall build size is gonna be circa 7m by 3.5m in plan. Height is gonna be maybe a touch over the 2.5m threshold (the leylandii at the back is a touch over 3m.

Main challenge will be getting materials in as my garden is circa 40m long, has no side access and I'll be bringing it all thru the house.

Some pictures below.

Need to remove these 2 trees in the back and making some room.... I had help with the branches..

New mini chainsaw/pruner

Had to empty the current shed and move it.... Pretty much managed to shift it myself but had my nephew in to help

This shed will be getting skipped afterwards.

Welshman · Sunday at 20:43

Good size garden that, on par with mine..but im lucky to have a side entrance down the side of my property.

dlockers · Sunday at 20:46

Brilliant - that is a clever way to move the shed!!

john_smith · Sunday at 20:46

Your grass is looking great, mine's yellow.

GL with the build. I built a similar sized room a few years back.

Buffman · Sunday at 22:42

john_smith said:
Your grass is looking great, mine's yellow.

GL with the build. I built a similar sized room a few years back.

It gets watered an looked after but lots of dog ruined bits! Got pics of yours?

john_smith · Monday at 05:23

Buffman said:
It gets watered an looked after but lots of dog ruined bits! Got pics of yours?

A couple….

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aVdub · Monday at 07:41

Is that a monster Eucalyptus tree to the left of the old shed?

Buffman · Monday at 07:46

aVdub said:
Is that a monster Eucalyptus tree to the left of the old shed?

It was previously a lot bigger! Just been cut. Was about 20m tall or so. (In background here

aVdub · Monday at 07:52

Buffman said:
It was previously a lot bigger! Just been cut. Was about 20m tall or so. (In background here

Beautiful looking tree and one that wouldn't look out of place in a park garden.
Is it also going?

Buffman · Monday at 09:49

aVdub said:
Beautiful looking tree and one that wouldn't look out of place in park garden.
Is it also going?

Nah its being kept, its just had a good haircut and now shooting new leaves

Welshman · Monday at 10:13

Good to see your making a start. I wont be starting mine until around august/september. i have to move the solar ground mount first, which will go above the current shed. then remove old mount and greenhouse. Then start the shed build. Mine will be 7.5mtrs x 2.4mtrs and will include a greenhouse. Then put new solar panels on the roof.

Mysterae_ · Monday at 23:50

Yay, another build I can watch on with envious eyes

!

If you can flat pack your old shed I'm sure someone would buy it from you, looks in good shape.

You should tighten the chain a little on that mini chainsaw, looks a bit too loose for me. If a branch gets between the chain and the bar the chain could come off.

Buffman · 2024-07-02T04:34:08+0100

Mysterae_ said:
Yay, another build I can watch on with envious eyes !

If you can flat pack your old shed I'm sure someone would buy it from you, looks in good shape.

You should tighten the chain a little on that mini chainsaw, looks a bit too loose for me. If a branch gets between the chain and the bar the chain could come off.

Can't get the shed out, no access to side of house as has a side extension over the boundary. I agree otherwise it would probably last a while.

Just gonna have to destroy it I'm afraid

You're right about the chain it slipped after this pic /came off... I now know how to remove /tighten at least!

sparton_SPA · 2024-07-02T09:17:06+0100

Good work and good idea.
Looking forward to this progressing.

964rs · 2024-07-02T09:28:01+0100

Just in case you missed it on the other thread this is the oregon replacement chain for your chainsaw

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Buffman · 2024-07-02T15:12:51+0100

964rs said:
Just in case you missed it on the other thread this is the oregon replacement chain for your chainsaw

Oregon 80TXL032E / 80TXL032X / 80TXL032 SpeedCut Nano Chainsaw Chain -

Oregon 80TXL032E / 80TXL032X / 80TXL032 SpeedCut Nano Chainsaw Chain - 32 Drive Links Pitch: .325" Low Profile, Gauge: .043" Expanded Top-Plate Filing Indicators and depth gauge filing indicators area make accurate sharpening easier Blued Cutters deliver high-quality protection against corrosion...

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Cheers fella, ordered 2! (as well as 2 ebay specials.... Let's hope it's not wish.com /temu tier :X).

I also sharpened the chainsaw today semi properly and does seem to get it working but its a lot of effort/getting blunt fairly quick so figure best to replace

Buffman · 2024-07-02T16:44:25+0100

Did you say that you found a cheaper steel supplier? @dlockers Im only going to go for 1.9m wide French doors but happy to pay for steel if required..

dlockers · 2024-07-02T17:54:24+0100

Buffman said:
Did you say that you found a cheaper steel supplier? @dlockers Im only going to go for 1.9m wide French doors but happy to pay for steel if required..

I didn't find one I was just told I'd been ripped off lol. I think at 1.9m wide I'd be doing a doubled up 5x2 or something. Might be worth asking on the FB group?

aVdub · 2024-07-02T18:50:24+0100

dlockers said:
I didn't find one I was just told I'd been ripped off lol. I think at 1.9m wide I'd be doing a doubled up 5x2 or something. Might be worth asking on the FB group?

Parker Steel I recommended no good then?

Buffman · 2024-07-02T21:04:12+0100

dlockers said:
I didn't find one I was just told I'd been ripped off lol. I think at 1.9m wide I'd be doing a doubled up 5x2 or something. Might be worth asking on the FB group?

Aye ive seen mixed reviews/comments on that Facebook group. Probably would be OK with a 5*2or 6*2 but ack well if the steel delivery price here ain't too bad should be ok

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