Tractor shed

[Grandad Pig]

thinking of building a shed to keep “the baby” in. She is under a tarp at the moment, mainly to keep tree sap and bird droppings off her lovely paintwork. I live in a very exposed area and strong SW and E winds in the winter can make standing difficult. I once found a garden shed, complete with lawnmower in the wheat field behind the house.

Funds being tight, I am thinking of building my own but am worried about wind. Any thoughts on wall construction? I have seen photos of alternating planks on the walls to allow wind to blow through, but wouldn’t mind a bit of workshop space at one end so that might be a tad draughty. Something about 10’ x 20’ or 30’ and high enough not to have to remove the exhaust.

So, concrete base, single course of medium density blocks, wood 2” x 3” screwed to the blocks and a frame on top of that. Pent roof with Stirling board and felt or corrugated tin.

Any advice or tips much appreciated.

 

[Tomr10]

I know people that have bought pre fab garages.
How much can you do yourself to build a block shed

 

[Landy Nick]

I would make a pole barn, in your case a pole shed.
Four telegraph poles sunk wel into the ground for each corner, maybe another in the middle if a long shed and build a shed around them with good timbers and a lean too roof.

 

[Tomr10]

All ours are telegraph poles

 

[Kidds]

All ours are telegraph poles

I’m thinking to do similar Going to use 7x3 purlins, how far apart can I get away with do you think?
Was hoping to go 6’ apart based on existing prehistoric sheds knocking about the place.

 

[Grandad Pig]

Pole barn/shed. Interesting idea, will look into that. Not much of a carpenter, my mate calls my woodwork ‘wood butchery’, mind you it’s better than my brick laying ..

 

[Tomr10]

Shows the sizes