Francie, 2,749 Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, mC HULL said: if you have vapour barried it which you have then any insulation is ok mate even rockwool which is what i’d use have used mate you don’t need an air gap on walls and the plastic cladding is great but the thin stuff is hard to put up flat if there isn’t board behind i Nb mc,the plastic is thick enough mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mC HULL 15,538 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Francie, said: Nb mc,the plastic is thick enough mate ye sound mate sounded thick 12mm like general purpose board lol normally 1 or 2 mill and it sags if no boarding behind Edited January 31 by mC HULL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie, 2,749 Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 4 minutes ago, mC HULL said: ye sound mate sounded thick 12mm like general purpose board lol normally 1 or 2 mill and it sags if no boarding behind Lol was gona go with ply,but I think the plastic will be more manageable with cleaning an stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mC HULL 15,538 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Francie, said: Lol was gona go with ply,but I think the plastic will be more manageable with cleaning an stuff plastic is great mate hygienic cladding sealed uo easy to clean ish still takes some scrubbing but my shed in it i’ll take pic later i never plyed behind 2mm plastic so it sags i’ll have to sort it this summer Edited January 31 by mC HULL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 10,060 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 1 hour ago, mC HULL said: plastic is great mate hygienic cladding sealed uo easy to clean ish still takes some scrubbing but my shed in it i’ll take pic later i never plyed behind 2mm plastic so it sags i’ll have to sort it this summer A cabin I done a couple of months ago with pvc, fitted with a 2 part epoxy on to ply, nice clean finish. 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mC HULL 15,538 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 5 minutes ago, dogmandont said: A cabin I done a couple of months ago with pvc, fitted with a 2 part epoxy on to ply, nice clean finish. that’s it mate i tried going to battens at the sides save boarding bad idea lol i’ve used it loads gone up last few year price wise some jobs you have to bend it and weld joints faffing but good stuff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mC HULL 15,538 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 same with the other plastic mate i do me bathroom out in it and easy to put up clean and when you want to swap re decorate easy as out lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 10,060 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 9 minutes ago, mC HULL said: that’s it mate i tried going to battens at the sides save boarding bad idea lol i’ve used it loads gone up last few year price wise some jobs you have to bend it and weld joints faffing but good stuff It needs expansion joints to allow for movement. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 31,212 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 19 hours ago, Francie, said: So does yous not reckon to keep the sides of the shed air tight between shed wall insulation then plywood,or is just the roof to leave a gap? I think air flow is more important than the insulation you use to be honest modern houses and building techniques breed damp and mould through an obsession to be airtight were as old gaffs had very little damp due to masses of drafts and open fires 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mC HULL 15,538 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 31 minutes ago, dogmandont said: It needs expansion joints to allow for movement. i’ve done it loads mate for a mate he has a company never been back had issues some jobs won’t let you use jointers has to be welded corners bent etc never one issue i understand out in the sun on soffit say you would only glue one side etc but welded loads of the 2mm 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mC HULL 15,538 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 again @TOMOmy knowledge lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mC HULL 15,538 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 27 minutes ago, Greyman said: I think air flow is more important than the insulation you use to be honest modern houses and building techniques breed damp and mould through an obsession to be airtight were as old gaffs had very little damp due to masses of drafts and open fires hot fire and rooms vented your away 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 28,361 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 6 hours ago, mC HULL said: again @TOMOmy knowledge lol Riveting...lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 31,212 Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 On 29/01/2025 at 22:40, Francie, said: I'm insulating my shed,an I was wondering shall I go Kingsland sheet or spray foam? 2 inch gap which will be boarded over Any suggestions? Just saw this and thought of your post 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,986 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 If you don't mind abit more work go to your local fish shop or fish mongers and ask for poly boxes. They'll have hundreds they don't want and they'll be free Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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