Think I might go for Siberian Larch for the cladding. Hardest of the softwoods and very high in natural oils/resin so requires no protection.
Then again when I actually work out exactly what I need and get a quote I might change my mind!
Dan_2k_uk's super shed thread!
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dan_2k_uk
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Re: Dan_2k_uk's Shed Build
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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Jordi
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Re: Dan_2k_uk's Shed Build
When you work out the cost it'll be wickes best and creosote.
When i did all my floor boards and joists downstairs it was over a grand just in timber.
When i did all my floor boards and joists downstairs it was over a grand just in timber.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
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turbo-tom
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Re: Dan_2k_uk's Shed Build
if you do use creosote mix it with old engine oil as it lasts so much longer! 
Tom 
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dan_2k_uk
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Re: Dan_2k_uk's Shed Build
Got the base done earlier and rewarded myself with a boat cruise with a few ciders.
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Concretey!
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
Re: Dan_2k_uk's Shed Build
Nope the sheds not big enough! Mmoooaaaarrrr
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turbo-tom
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Lools good. Shame you can go any bigger. Looks good though. 
Tom
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dan_2k_uk
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Trust me its deceptively big!
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
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Re: Dan_2k_uk's Shed Build
Just cleaned off the overspill but its a bit dark for a photo and I'm knackered and need food!
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Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
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Re: Dan_2k_uk's Shed Build
Still need to have a good tidy up but the shuttering is off and its cured brilliantly.
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Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.