I Want This Shed.....But it's Too Expensive
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How handy at DIY are you?
I reckon you could easily knock something up similar for well under quarter of the price.
I'd suspect the framework would be a small portion of the cost, and the roofing is probably adding to the cost, so you could look at cheaper alternatives.
I reckon you could easily knock something up similar for well under quarter of the price.
I'd suspect the framework would be a small portion of the cost, and the roofing is probably adding to the cost, so you could look at cheaper alternatives.
Soldato
Its rather unique.
Is that a "porch" at the far left?
Noticed semple posted, I was going to say, probs 2k or so for the timber.
Something that big is better built in place rather than joining panels anyway.
Is that a "porch" at the far left?
Noticed semple posted, I was going to say, probs 2k or so for the timber.
Something that big is better built in place rather than joining panels anyway.
Soldato
Thinking about it, for the price i would buy a log cabin. We bought from these guys last year. They are better than a shed and they do even do custom cabins, no idea how expensive mind.
https://www.tuin.co.uk/Bespoke-Log-Cabin.html
Something like this is similar size and would make a damn nice workshop
https://www.tuin.co.uk/Chloe-Log-Cabin-4-x-3m.html
https://www.tuin.co.uk/Bespoke-Log-Cabin.html
Something like this is similar size and would make a damn nice workshop
https://www.tuin.co.uk/Chloe-Log-Cabin-4-x-3m.html
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£7.5k!... for a shed with featheredge cladding?
Cedar shingles can be expensive depending on the grade used but that price is crazy.
I would buy a log cabin as suggested above if your looking at this sort of money, if your handy with DIY you could build something to a higher spec for significantly less cost but I suppose that goes for most things.
Cedar shingles can be expensive depending on the grade used but that price is crazy.
I would buy a log cabin as suggested above if your looking at this sort of money, if your handy with DIY you could build something to a higher spec for significantly less cost but I suppose that goes for most things.
I only wanted to spend £2-2.5k!
I'm reasonably handy but just don't have the time to undertake something like this as I've got a few other things on the go at the moment.
It's a side store, so just a bolt on shed to the side where you can put garden equipment in.
I'm reasonably handy but just don't have the time to undertake something like this as I've got a few other things on the go at the moment.
It's a side store, so just a bolt on shed to the side where you can put garden equipment in.
Soldato
Thinking about your predicament, I shed a tear.
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DIY - I recon you could build something like that for under 1K! Find free flag stones to put down and build the shed on top. Pay someone you know who is good with wood to set it up.
If I was local I would have knocked you something up like that.
I assume the cost includes them delivering and constructing on site including setting up the base, etc. ?
Someone could knock something like that up sub 1K probably but it wouldn't have the engineering that one appears to have despite looking like something simpler and rustic it seems to be engineered to a far higher level than those kind of sheds would originally have been built to.
Someone could knock something like that up sub 1K probably but it wouldn't have the engineering that one appears to have despite looking like something simpler and rustic it seems to be engineered to a far higher level than those kind of sheds would originally have been built to.
Soldato
Ah ok, you can get cabins that have that as well.
Honestly a cabin is a step up from a shed. As its all constructional, where as the sheds only the framing is as such.
Soldato
Yeah that price is mental, i got a 6mx7m steel workshop/garage for about the same price..
Soldato
What are you actually looking for? What's the intended use and size?
I don't understand why a shed would have a side store.
I don't understand why a shed would have a side store.
Caporegime
The cost of the wood is in excess of 1k.
Soldato
Do you mean a log cabin as in a proper cabin made from tree trunks or this modern-day fancy shed masquerading as a log cabin?
Cedar is expensive, you can use normal pine shingles for the same look and give them a good coat of clear varnish. Cedar is a great wood as it doesn't rot but it ain't cheap.
Soldato
Cedar shingles arent expensive online. Relatively yes, but absolutely no.
2nd best grade can be purchased for £56 for 2.5sqm (fitted so overlapped already)
Whilst I kind of agree the modern day log cabins are not tree trunks they are arguably better, They lock in place and are practically windproof from the thinest. IF you go up to the thickest they are really substantial and probably far stronger than something constructed from logs.
Yes they are a posh shed, but they are a significantly better structure than a shed.
2nd best grade can be purchased for £56 for 2.5sqm (fitted so overlapped already)
Whilst I kind of agree the modern day log cabins are not tree trunks they are arguably better, They lock in place and are practically windproof from the thinest. IF you go up to the thickest they are really substantial and probably far stronger than something constructed from logs.
Yes they are a posh shed, but they are a significantly better structure than a shed.
They use loglap cladding rather than proper logs.
Soldato
Was going to say about a grand for materials too. Looks very nice, especially if you're in a conservation area.
Caporegime
Yea look at log cabins e.g. https://dunsterhouse.co.uk/missionpunchforce-log-cabin-w5-0m-x-d4-4m
45mm thick.
45mm thick.
Soldato
£7.5k for that shed? 
I'd love to know if anyone has actually bought one.
The Tiger sheds elite pressure treated sheds are worth a look, but they are probably smaller than you're looking for. They do come with 16mm pressure treated cladding, decent sized framing timbers and the windows and doors are proper mortise and tenoned jobbies. FAR cheaper than that shed as well, even if they aren't quite as fancy.
I'd love to know if anyone has actually bought one. The Tiger sheds elite pressure treated sheds are worth a look, but they are probably smaller than you're looking for. They do come with 16mm pressure treated cladding, decent sized framing timbers and the windows and doors are proper mortise and tenoned jobbies. FAR cheaper than that shed as well, even if they aren't quite as fancy.