Head buried in the sand

[Pengi]

I bought a small oil filled electric radiator, don't think I have had it above half way on 1 circuit as it gets too warm 

I'm interested in this - where did you get it from?

[Bigric]

Sorry didn't reply last night - early night last night & watched MOTD 2 !! Heater - yes , I leave it on at least low all winter , to stop the damp . I have a max/min thermometer in there , so I know what it gets down to in the shed overnight in the winter . It's set so that it doesn't go down below about 4 or 5  deg C . Ric

[anselm]

I use a 500w greenhouse heater on a thermostat.  It generally keeps the shed at around 5 or a little lower if it is especially cold.  I haven't insulated the roof yet - a project for later in the year.

I have a larger convector heater for when I am working out there.

Ian

[Lawrence]

I bought a small oil filled electric radiator, don't think I have had it above half way on 1 circuit as it gets too warm 

I'm interested in this - where did you get it from?

Think it was B&Q Jane, it was an ex display one, immaculate but no box so got it at half price, about £30 I think

[Bikeracer]

I don't have a layout in my shed it's in the spare bedroom.( the layout,not the shed)

I do however have a 12x8 shed that has a lathe and a mill in it and other assorted equipment, and for the last 13 years I've not had any rust problems.When I put the shed up in 1989 I insulated it and lined inside with hardboard.

I was given a small storage heater at the time and that's on a clock on economy seven.If you have anything likely to rust,heating it up from cold only when you go in can lead to a lot of condensation and rust problems.

Allan

[d-a-n]

I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune; I think it's good that you're seeing this as an opportunity to pick up the hobby again and start afresh. If you need a hand with sorting the shed I'm only down the road and would be happy to lend a hand lifting, cutting, drilling, ladder climbing etc (although being 6'4", ladders aren't always necessary!)

[Geoff]

I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune; I think it's good that you're seeing this as an opportunity to pick up the hobby again and start afresh. If you need a hand with sorting the shed I'm only down the road and would be happy to lend a hand lifting, cutting, drilling, ladder climbing etc (although being 6'4", ladders aren't always necessary!)

Thanks for the offer Dan but the roof of the shed is now fixed and my lads are giving me a hand to re spruce it up, but much respect for asking, oh boy this is one superb forum with folks who want to help.

[RussellH]

Hi Geoff

Sorry to hear of your problems.

Iv got a 16x8 shed and after having the felt ripped off by the wind twice and several small leaks developing all in 3 years I replaced the felt with steel cladding from here....
http://www.cladco.co.uk/34100.htm
No wet problems since. Now lined with aluminised bubble wrap under chipboard, floor beefed up with an extra layer of 12mm marine ply and heating by thermostat wall mounted heater. Stays around 8DegC and no damp issues at all.

Good luck with the rebuild.

Regards
Russ

[Geoff]

Hi Geoff

Sorry to hear of your problems.

Iv got a 16x8 shed and after having the felt ripped off by the wind twice and several small leaks developing all in 3 years I replaced the felt with steel cladding from here....
http://www.cladco.co.uk/34100.htm
No wet problems since. Now lined with aluminised bubble wrap under chipboard, floor beefed up with an extra layer of 12mm marine ply and heating by thermostat wall mounted heater. Stays around 8DegC and no damp issues at all.

Good luck with the rebuild.

Regards
Russ

I bet it pitter patters when it rains Russ, but hey that looks like a superb idea.

[RussellH]

Hi Geoff

It not too bad noise wise as its bolted on over the original OSB boards. Iv got the plastic coated stuff that's guaranteed for 25 years with an expected service life of 40 years it should see me out. Work out the cost of re-roofing's over that period and it cheaper. Made to length and they do all the necessary fittings, seals etc. Just need a decent drill/impact driver to drive the bolts in.

Regards
Russ

[Bealman]

Hi Geoff

Sorry to hear about the shed. My layout has seen considerable damage over the years also... it' s just a matter of not getting discouraged and having another go at it which you are obviously doing.

Cheers!