How to build a timber bike shed?

adapants

I'm looking to further solidify my plans to build a bike shed.

I have had a look through a couple of other examples in the group, particularly your plans for the Pool Pump Cover which I've based my construction on. 

This has been my inspiration, I like that it opens up so wide for bike access and also allows for a handy shelf for helmets etc

Size will be approximately 2m long, 1m wide, 1.5m high. 

Framing - use treated pine 70 x 35 for studs and frame

H4 treated pine bearers for the base. It will sit on a gravel pad. What size bearers do you recommend? Was thinking 3 that run the length of the shed. 

Yellow tongue board for flooring (I know it is only water resistant, but it should be fairly well protected from the rain. 

Possibly Weathertex weathergroove panels for the cladding? 

Roofing - not sure about this, something that is flexible enough to only require 1 piece to avoid any joins? 

I really like the idea of a roof that opens like this, so you get easier access for your bikes. 

Thanks for your help, any advice appreciated 

JacobZ

Hi @adapants,

Using 70x35 for your framing should be perfect, just make sure it is H3 treated like this 70 x 35mm Outdoor Framing H3 Treated Pine.

As they would be sitting supported along the full length of the timber, the size doesn't really matter as long it creates a stable base. The easiest thing to use would be pine sleepers, although they are relatively tall, so unless they were ripped down or dug into the ground, it would raise the bike shed a fair bit. The alternative to this, as it would need to be H4 treated, is special ordering something like 70 x 45mm H4 Treated Outdoor Structural Radiata Pine. 

Yellow tongue should be fine as long as you are aware that it is only water-resistant and if left uncoated, it would eventually rot. Alternatively, you could use 90 x 22mm Decking H3 Treated Pine, which is going to be better suited to the outdoor application.

Weathertex Weathergroove would be a great option. It is weatherproof and would match the aesthetic well. Alternatively, any of James Hardies External Cladding Solutions would work and can be purchased or ordered through your local store.

It's not really designed for this purpose but something like this Ultimate Flooring Multi Purpose Rubber Mat would be flexible enough to allow the roof to open, while being resistant to water. The only other thing I could think of was CAgroup 1000mm x 20m Malthoid 2 Ply Bituminous Felt, but I'm not sure how well it would stand up to the movement at the hinge.

Allow me to tag our knowledgable members @Dave-1, @Nailbag and @AlanM52 to see what they think.

Jacob