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Bondy2
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Bondy2
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May

Absco Garden shed kit. Do I have to set it on a concrete base? Would a gravel base or AstroTurf do? In which case, how do I anchor it?

Bondy2
Growing in Experience
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I'm fitting an external key safe. Should I drill the wall plugs into the mortar joints or into the red hollow brick?

Bondy2
Growing in Experience
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November 2022

I'm about to fix Silver sarking to the exterior of my shed timber frame (if rain stops). What is the best method of fixing? i.e staples, Clouts?

Bondy2
Growing in Experience
October 2022

Thanks Mitchell, I'm making slow progress in between rain showers. The concrete slab went down 2 days ago and I now have the roof on and starting on f ...

Bondy2
Growing in Experience
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I'm building a small shed, exterior walls are corrugated steel. I'm thinking of interior lining of 6mm OSB boards. Osb seems to be small bits of wood ...

Bondy2
Growing in Experience
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October 2022

Thanks Joe, I will use that product (when it stops raining). Just one question...As high temperatures here in Wagga are a problem, should I put that A ...

Bondy2
Growing in Experience
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October 2022

I will do that. I have yet to fix the corrugated steel to the exterior, so that's an easy fix. Thanks for the quick reply.

Bondy2
Growing in Experience
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Hi, I'm about to insulate my backyard shed. Is it ok to place Earthwool batts between the studs and against the corrugated steel walls or will this ca ...

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Bunnings Team Member EricL
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May

Hello @Bondy2 Absco sheds are very particular about the anchoring of their shed kits. According to the Absco website:Anchoring your garden shed to ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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October 2024

Hi @Bondy2, Wall plugs work by expanding. If they are used in the mortar joints, the mortar will crack and fall out. Definitely follow @Nailbag's ...

Nailbag
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October 2024

Definitely in to the brick and as many as possible @Bondy2 as this will provide the most secure fixture to the wall over mortar. Nailbag

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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November 2022

Hi @Bondy2, I'd suggest using Pryda Foil Fix - Strip of 10. They provide a larger surface area than clouts or staples to prevent tearing. Please ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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October 2022

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @arpad. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about installing insulation in ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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October 2022

Hello @Bondy2 Thank you for sharing your question about lining your shed with OSB board. I suggest putting builder's plastic on your shed walls befo ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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October 2022

Hi @Bondy2, Just so you're aware, the Ametalin 1370mm x 30m VapourTech Brane VHP Vapour Permeable Wall Insulation is a permeable vapour barrier and ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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October 2022

Hello @Bondy2 I'm afraid condensation will occur on the shed's metal walls with or without the insulation. To give the Earthwool a bit of protection ...

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Bondy2
Growing in Experience
October 2022

Thanks Mitchell, I'm making slow progress in between rain showers. The concrete slab went down 2 days ago and I now have the roof on and starting on f ...

Bondy2
Growing in Experience
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October 2022

I will do that. I have yet to fix the corrugated steel to the exterior, so that's an easy fix. Thanks for the quick reply.

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