"Yorkshire" boarding or vented sheets

j6891 · Jan 12, 2015

Got a apex of a shed that's in a fairly inaccessible location. Half the boards have blown out in the recent gales so looking to replace. Not easy to get to so thinking maybe a better way to replace them with tin sheets so don't have to do it again. Any advice? Cattle shed so don't wanna jeopardise ventilation and cause issues.

Agri Design · Jan 12, 2015

Yorkshire boarding is generally better for ventilation but if you are relying on the gable to get the ventilation working there is possibly a bigger issue.

What type of ridge is it? what cladding is on the rest of the shed? Also what size of shed and number of stock. If you would like further advice or an idea of the other information required to make an informed decision about this see here.

Regards
David

Muddy Boots · Jan 12, 2015

Our builder recommended tin with slits. It's very good but do have 13ft above the wall. He put up shed for himself for barley bulls with slit tin and didn't have enough ventilation in the summer. Going to go back to space boarding for next shed I build as it will be used most of the year fo fat cattle.

j6891 · Jan 13, 2015

It's open ridge with tin sheets most the way round. Was just wondering how much difference the boarding as opposed to tin sheets would make. Like I say it is just because it's not easy to get to or else I'd replace like for like.

roscoe erf · Jan 13, 2015

I can't see why one would be easier than the other unless you mean less looking after

Forever Fendt · Jan 13, 2015

boards blown off that's a new one on me were thy fixed on correct ie 65mm galv clout nails 2 in each board on all rails and rails max crs 1.5 meters

Jock · Jan 13, 2015

How do you bed your sheds?
If they are in an inaccessible place and you use a bedding machine best to steer clear of the vented tin. Slots in them not long in getting choked up with bits of straw and dust.

j6891 · Jan 13, 2015

Forever Fendt said:
boards blown off that's a new one on me where thy fixed on correct ie 65mm galv clout nails 2 in each board on all rails and rails max crs 1.5 meters

More old age rather than bad fixing. Just wanna do it once and guessing vented sheets haven't been available that long so wondered what ppl prefer

Forever Fendt · Jan 13, 2015

j6891 said:
More old age rather than bad fixing. Just wanna do it once and guessing vented sheets haven't been available that long so wondered what ppl prefer

a friend had them on cubicle shed with tank under and they soon rusted on the louvers as they leave a raw edge when made so boards would be best

Poorbuthappy · Jan 14, 2015

This stuff takes some beating for ventilation.

http://www.unitedroofingproducts.com/highlight/

Not ideal if facing prevailing wind however as it will let driving rain through.

neilo · Jan 14, 2015

Agri Design said:
Yorkshire boarding is generally better for ventilation

I was led to believe that VentAir sheeting allowed more airflow than Yorkshire Boarding. I know it lets less rain in when it's driving horizontally, but supposed to let more air through IIRC. Is that not right?

Agri Design · Jan 14, 2015

neilo said:
I was led to believe that VentAir sheeting allowed more airflow than Yorkshire Boarding. I know it lets less rain in when it's driving horizontally, but supposed to let more air through IIRC. Is that not right?

Yorkshire boarding lets more air through quite considerably more, although some of the sheeting suppliers do state the opposite.

David

D C · Jan 14, 2015

neilo said:
I was led to believe that VentAir sheeting allowed more airflow than Yorkshire Boarding. I know it lets less rain in when it's driving horizontally, but supposed to let more air through IIRC. Is that not right?

Depends how fat your thumb is for spacing the boards

King Rollo · Jul 5, 2015

What would be the ideal size of thumb to use for setting the space between boards?

YorkshireAndrew · Jul 5, 2015

King Rollo said:
What would be the ideal size of thumb to use for setting the space between boards?

I can hire my thumb out @ £20/ hr & it's 100% Yorkshire . [emoji6][emoji41]

RWG Contracts · Jul 6, 2015

King Rollo said:
What would be the ideal size of thumb to use for setting the space between boards?

Depends where your building is, what it's for ect. I've done buildings with 1/2" gap, 1" gap, 1 1/2" gap and 2" gap. Tue most common is 1" thickness of a board. I'd recommend if you have a side that's sheltered, ie up against another building open your gaps up, get as much air through as you can whilst keeping rain out

roscoe erf · Jul 6, 2015

King Rollo said:
What would be the ideal size of thumb to use for setting the space between boards?

one thats been hit with a hammer

King Rollo · Jul 6, 2015

£20/hr sounds reasonable, but I'm not prepared to pay postage...

Failing that - the side of a 22mm board wouldn't be far wrong then?
- building is for calves/youngstock, straw bedded, facing prevailing wind but some protection by trees.

RWG Contracts · Jul 6, 2015

King Rollo said:
£20/hr sounds reasonable, but I'm not prepared to pay postage...

Failing that - the side of a 22mm board wouldn't be far wrong then?
- building is for calves/youngstock, straw bedded, facing prevailing wind but some protection by trees.

How high are the walls? Don't want a draft blowing onto calves?

King Rollo · Jul 6, 2015

The walls are 6'6" high and at its worst the bedding is no more than 2' high, so should be no problem with draughts. I'm more worried about driving rain causing the straw to get wet. it's a concrete floor and the bedding can be difficult to keep dry.

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