Metal Shed

**allotmentlady** · 15-01-2009, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by dipseydiva View Post

Hi all,

I am thinking of buying a metal shed for my allotment. Does anyone out there have one? The one I was thinking about does not have a base and being on a budget I did not want to pay extra for one. Could I just put it on the earth and if so how would I anchor it or should I think about concrete or slabs and again how would I anchor it. I would appreciate any advise on this as I would like to get everything sorted before I go to any expense. Thanks in advance.

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you might get a free shed off of here!!! wood sheds, good for sheltering in, having a brew in, metal always sounds so cold.......

**jackie j** · 15-01-2009, 08:08 PM

One of the plots on our site have a metal shed the chap made it from sort of corregated sheets no windows, it looks ok but I wouldnt like it.

**jacob marley** · 15-01-2009, 08:31 PM

Don't fancy metal shed's to much condensation is the problem every thing go's rusty..

..jacob

**lottie dolly** · 15-01-2009, 10:07 PM

i would not have a metal one either,freezer in winter,kiln in summer,also one with no floor,mmm,would be all to easy for a would be help yourself body to get access,and what about the strong winds we get.

**Stacey Steve** · 16-01-2009, 05:14 AM

They are really noisy inside if it rains and deafening in hail. They are also very prone to condesation.

But so saying, I've got a 15'x10' one at the lotties waiting to be put up. I'll be insulating it for the noise etc. (Says he, it's been waiting a year now waiting for me to erect it)

**FROSTYFRECKLE** · 16-01-2009, 09:36 AM

I've put one of these horrors up

They leak like a colander (sp?) Had to try and reseal using gaffer tape, "no more nails" and silicon bathroom sealant. Put it up for a friend, she now wisely has a wooden shed. The metal shed was anchored using massive screws and a masonary drill. Screwed straight into slabs.

**SlugLobber** · 16-01-2009, 10:31 AM

If it's one from Homebase or similar, forget it. I bought one for storage at my field, years ago. Because they're displayed high up, I couldn't actually examine it properly until it arrived and I was appalled at the flimsiness - no way would it have held up in a windy plot/garden. There were bits missing, too (the assembly instructions, for one!). Homebase tried to say it was a non-returnable item and I ended up going through Trading Standards to get my money back. They STILL gave me hassle at the store and I've never shopped at that store since!

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