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Workshop / Shed Size?
Craizeehair:
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--- Quote from: mickwinf on August 04, 2023, 01:22:18 PM ---whatever size you get you will fill it up! I have a 26 x 10 and its full. 12 x 8 would be ok as a dedicated workshop.
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Thanks, that’s good to know as it could be a dedicated workshop as I do have the garage attached to the house for other ‘stuff’
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Then buy a a big shed and empty to stuff from the garage and use the garage ;)
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That would be ideal but the garage is quite slim and shelved out down one side with the wife’s stuff, with a ramp up, there would be no route through and that’s one battle I don’t need to have, I’ve had enough green lights for bikes and sheds lately to take my wins
flatfour:
My bike garage is 20' by 10' and I find it enough for a workbench and two bikes. There is enough space to work on a single bike easily, and store all of the motorcycle related tools etc.
I don't know whether you've spoken to insurers if you plan to keep your bike(s) in there? Mine were happy to accept my "Cedar Garage" after reading the manufacturer's literature, however they said that even in this rural postcode, anything described as a shed would be deemed unacceptable.
The floor loading for mine is two tonnes, however as a precaution I asked for a double floor to be installed.
Oddjob:
You need to consider where the door will be and if it's a single or double door. A double is best IMO as it gives you more room for wing mirrors and such, a shed with the door in the long side is also better IMO, they are normally called reverse apex roofs unless of course you go for the flat sloping roof.
With a ramp, roof height is critical, measure the bike from the floor to the top of it's mirrors and add on around 3ft for the ramp and you'll know how high it has to be to clear.
I'm also looking for a decent sized shed which is how all this stuff is logged in my mind at present. With a ramp, concrete floor is a must IMO. Better to have it rawl bolted into the floor than risk it tipping over.
I plan to install my ramp right in the middle of the double doors, that gives me enough room to walk either side to get to benches and cupboards etc. If possible try to fit any tool chests or roll cabinets etc at the head of the ramp, accessible from both sides of the bench that way without having to walk round all the time. Plan it all out on paper first before buying so you buy the right one and if you have the money always buy the bigger of the 2 options you think are best.
Johnny4428:
Greg, it will never be too big! IMO
Matt_Harrington:
Like most are saying, erect the biggest shed you can live with. You need space for the comfy chair and tea making facilities as well!!
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