Putting up the Shed

Today was the day I've been waiting for.  It was the day that I could finally get my birthday present up and (almost) being used. 

3 of us went down to the allotment to get the shed up - it was a 6x4 Shire shed.  Now I had hoped that it would go facing the allotment but unfortunately, the concrete base which was already down meant that it would have to be side on.  Which will be ok as I can put some water butts behind the shed and have an 'out of site' storage area to keep it looking tidy

The shed went up pretty easily really, after we had managed to get the hinges on the wrong way and had to take them off again!  Electric drills are great!  The shed itself was fine, although some of the wood needed a little sawing in order to fit it together properly.  The sides went up ok and fitted well and the roof was fine, although we added extra supports and screws to make sure that it all stayed together.  The two pics above showed where we got to by lunch time. 

 

 After lunch we put the felt on the roof, did all the finishing touches and made sure that it was all screwed into the wooden base.  When the power returns to my drill I will drill it into the concrete base.  The window pane still needs to be inserted and the shed needs some preserving paint to ensure that it survives.

All in all I am very happy with what it looks like.  There is more work to do around the shed - will want to get a lean-to / shelter on the front for a bit of shade and want to sort out the area next to the shed with some weed suppressing fabric, gravel and a few small paving slabs.  However, that is another day.  This evening I am going to bask in the success of the shed.  And look forward to using it and spending more time down at the allotment!  Bring on next year!