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[mattt]

Shed to be converted. 3.6m wide x 6m long x 2-2.5 high. Pics are a bit average i need to hire dazza for some lessons.



Temporary home....

Edited by mattt, 28 June 2011 - 02:14 PM.

[Kieran]

I can totally see the fish side overtaking the storage side Nice starting point!

[dazzabozza]

Pics are a bit average i need to hire dazza for some lessons.

Help me finish my shed and I'll teach you how to take pics lol

Good to see there's another contender to try and beat me to the finish line!

What's growing up in the first tank?


Daz

[mattt]

Some red jewels, they breed like rabbits. I have pics somewhere of them laying while 100 fry dine on the new eggs being placed. kinda cool / not cool.

Picked up some poly sheets from austral.



May need more poly. will see.

Patent pending on that gravel washer...

[mattt]

Cleaned out shed.


Side entrance door needs replacing.

[dazzabozza]

Nice!

Is the poly going to sit away from the wall over the top of the support beams or will you cut to fit so it makes contact with the wall?


Daz

[mattt]

the beams are 55mm away from the corrugated walls. i was thinking of putting 55mm of poly and then just screwing 15 - 20mm mdf boards to the beams. basically sandwiching the poly between the two. good idea / bad idea?

[dazzabozza]

Sounds like a really good idea, will be nice and neat too!

[spite333]

the beams are 55mm away from the corrugated walls. i was thinking of putting 55mm of poly and then just screwing 15 - 20mm mdf boards to the beams. basically sandwiching the poly between the two. good idea / bad idea?

nice shed you got there, i think its a good idea, i was thinking maybe a villa board mite be better coz mdf board mite warp if it gets wet but all comes down to money!!! what sizes would you need im going to the hardware tomorrow ill get ya a price if ya want on the both??? pm me

Mike

[bradfitzy]

I think its a good idea.... now i see what you mean.
No need for mdf that thick , would be much cheaper/lighter and just as effective to use 9 or 12mm thick mdf .. that's what i used.
Also remember to keep the mdf slightly off the ground as any water it may come in contact with will swell the mdf.

Brad

[mattt]

Sure have a look, i'll probably go the 12mm.
Is villa board plasterboard?
Water resistance is a slight factor... not a huge one at the moment. I only expect to use the shed for 1.5 - 2yrs.

[mattt]

24 x 2'x1'x18" These are the 1st lot of tanks that will be going in.
2 - 3 more racks to be added eventually which will be 4ft+



I will be adding poly to walls this week... digital camera died! will have to see how iphone pics go i guess

[Fish Antics]

Looking good

If you need a hand give me a yell, if im not working!

Tony

[mattt]

Looking good

If you need a hand give me a yell, if im not working!

Tony

so 23/7 ?

[mattt]

wow cameras are cheap as heck now days
pics look a tad grainy from the massive downsizing i guess... will have to tell my helper to reduce the size while snapping pics.

Started adding foam to walls, 3 layers so 40 - 45mm total




I still need insulation for the roof, *wink anyone?

[Barf]

What size air con will you be putting in?

[mattt]

no aircon yet, will see how temps go. i have a couple freestanding aircon / heaters if needed. will think about reverse cycle down the track but i dont think i'll need one.

[spite333]

hey mate sorry it took so long to get back to you, to inso the shed it will cost you $90 a 15m roll and thats my at my prices, but i was thinking why couldnt you put that foam on the ceiling then line it with 6mm villa board.... i have all the gear to do it i dont mind coming and having a look if like? GOOD LUCK!

Cheers mike

[mattt]

I'm pretty far from Mount Nasura for a visit...

I was going to use the poly for ceiling but i'll need more. Didnt expect to use 3 sheets per wall. Its either another trip to austral or insu bats.

[mattt]

Tanks relocated to the gamesroom / bar......what effort! Had one escapee, jumped out of the bucket into another


Grabbed another batch of poly sheets, more than i will need so i dont have to go back... should have enough spare to underlay tanks, finish walls / ceiling and give some away.

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