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    Forum: Australian GardeningReplies: 7, Views: 53
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    AdamBorzy
    QLD
    Australia

    October 19, 2012 11:34 PM

    Post #9310250

    G'day all,

    I need help please.

    I am looking at setting up a small garden shed at the back of my block of land.
    I have looked at this:
    http://www.cheapsheds.com.au/product/533/yardmate-vinyl-shed... in the smooth cream colour.

    They have a flooring frame that goes with it that I can use but thought it would be nice to buy ply wood locally so I can use it as a floor. BTW, the area I am looking at is sloping down. I'm also considering If I’d have to use a brick or concrete to level it out.

    What do you guys think? Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

    All the best.
    g_whizz
    rosetta TASMANIA
    Australia

    October 21, 2012 2:50 AM

    Post #9311015

    If Its a sloping block, dig it in about 6 inches, then put about 3-4 inches of concrete in , for a floor and make sure you put pins in through the sides into the concrete,.[remember, its what holds it down that matters], not what holds it up,.,.Have fun !!!
    tropicbreeze
    noonamah
    Australia

    October 22, 2012 3:40 AM

    Post #9311898

    If you're in a cyclone prone area then it will have to be coded. Check what the requirements are with your council.
    AdamBorzy
    QLD
    Australia

    October 29, 2012 11:27 PM

    Post #9319784

    Thoughts appreciated guys. Yes, you're right > "It's what holds it down that matters" :-)
    No one told me that. BTW, I thought getting a permit won’t really be necessary since it will only be a
    small portion of my lot that needs to be constructed but will still check about it just to make sure. Thanks a lot.

    tropicbreeze
    noonamah
    Australia

    October 30, 2012 12:03 AM

    Post #9319788

    The way the authorities are these days you just about have to get an engineers report to put a nail in the wall.
    g_whizz
    rosetta TASMANIA
    Australia

    October 30, 2012 2:20 AM

    Post #9319810

    A small garden shed??? Cyclones- Codes--Permits????.,.,Just erect a shadehouse and wear a plastic coat when it rains!
    AdamBorzy
    QLD
    Australia

    November 7, 2012 5:39 AM

    Post #9326761

    You bet tropicbreeze. Sometimes have to think twice if I really own the place or the other way around. LOL. A plastic coat would be nice but need some sort of a storage than the shed. ;-)
    NatalieWitt
    Maidstone
    Australia

    December 13, 2012 9:58 PM

    Post #9357781

    where you from Adam..? you might need council approval for your shed.

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