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Thread: A Shed in Perth
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10th August 2007, 05:19 PM #1
A Shed in Perth
I need to buy a small shed. Who is the most reliable, cost-effective company to contact?
The shed will need to be custom made as it is not a standard size. It will be 3.5m x 2.0m and with a double door to one side.
Into this will go all the garden equipment, bikes, windsurfers and other family toys that clutter up the garage/workshop. Actually, this is as much wanted by others, who complain that all their gear is constantly covered in sawdust
I would prefer a wooden shed, but the one company that I did contact has closed down. Any contacts recommended? Otherwise I will go for colourbond.
What flooring would you recommend? Do I need to lay down a solid slab or are pavers acceptable (no machinery going in there)?
Regards from Perth
DerekVisit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
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10th August 2007, 05:29 PM #2
Derek, I'd use a slab as pavers will allow moisture to seep up into the shed. It's also easier to broom out. Can't help with a company.
cheers.
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10th August 2007, 06:55 PM #3
Agree with Groggy about the slab Derek... and being so small it shouldnt cost an arm and a leg either... get a load of yellow sand in and one of blue metal hire or borrow a mixer and make your own... 1 day... put shed up and fill it with garden crud... 1 day... all done in one weekend!!!
As to a wooden shed... dont know of any in Perth that do wooden sheds... but I do know this bloke thats a whiz with timber and tools who could if he put his noggin to it design AND build one in no time flat... want to take a punt at his name?
oh a hint he has a massive collection of planes... another? hes a manic sharpening fanatic... go on mate guess!!Believe me there IS life beyond marriage!!! Relax breathe and smile learn to laugh again from the heart so it reaches the eyes!!
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10th August 2007, 08:29 PM #4
sorry Derek,
but cost-effective non-standard is an oxymoron
The last shed I helped to assemble came from Bunnings. Apart from two goes to get a box with all the bits, no real hassle.
An impact screw driver (corded or cordless) makes it a doodle.
If the shed has to be a custom size I'd look for the next larger standard size and shorten the width.
I'd errect it on a 4" concrete slab (use mini-mix)
If this is not an option, I suggest your best option is a light timber frame, braced on the insides with wind bracing ply with Colour bond on teh outside.
ian
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12th August 2007, 12:43 PM #5
Hi Ian,
Having been through this very exercise, I had a false start with #1 supplier and ended up with Spic and Span Sales (Your Aussie Mate) who were most accomodating.
http://www.youraussiemate.com.au/
Cheers...Damon
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20th August 2007, 05:59 PM #6
rob
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Hi Derek
i used a company in osbourne park . i think they are called the shed guy but that was a few years ago .
As for the slab if you are going to use a slab there is a company called concrete taxi and you tell then how much you need and when and they deliver it . i'm going to use them for me bathroom floor.
i can email you the price structure if you like .
rob
(i and not affiliated with this company )Last edited by RETIRED; 15th June 2013 at 11:54 PM.
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20th August 2007, 06:50 PM #7
Boy mud is sure dear over there, $200 a 25mpa cube here.
For 1/2 a cube its probably not worth them doing it, so they must charge more I suppose?....................................................................
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