gsummers 236 #1 Posted September 10, 2014 Revamped the old shed today, Jacked up the shed, placed 4x4s under the whole thing, cleaned out the inside, put down new treated stringers and placed a new deck in there, gotta give the Horse a nice dry stable for the winter. What a pain in the a$$ job that was. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #2 Posted September 10, 2014 Now some fresh shavings and you'll be good to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 301 #3 Posted September 10, 2014 Should have used marine plywood rather than that OSB. Better get some good paint on that stuff or it won't last long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #4 Posted September 10, 2014 Have you seen the price of Marine Grade Plywood? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #5 Posted September 10, 2014 Looks like a good job to me. Got any water seal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #6 Posted September 10, 2014 I'm sure it was a PITA but the end effect was excellent. Need a good stable for them horses. I just don't see a feed bin yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsummers 236 #7 Posted September 10, 2014 It is going to get a good soaking with sealent today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #8 Posted September 11, 2014 Is there any way you can get that shed up in the air by about 6 inches? There is no ventilation under it and it is really drawing moisture. I'm surprised it didn't draw termites. We have lifted whole sheds using timbers going through the bottom of the sheds. You'll have to dig it out but if it's sitting on blocks and off the ground, it will last a long long time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsummers 236 #9 Posted September 11, 2014 I did raise it some and placed treated 4x4s under it, all the floor joist are also treated, it should last as long as I need it. The shed is part of the property I rent so I didn`t want to put a whole lot into it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #10 Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) Should have used marine plywood rather than that OSB. Better get some good paint on that stuff or it won't last long. Got that right Lynn , about 30% more but upfront saves spending later. But anyways your shed will still be a lot better for what you need than it was before. Rick Edited September 12, 2014 by jackhammer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 301 #11 Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) I knew someone was going to say somethng about marine plywood but I've always overbuilt everything and longevity means more to me most of the time. Besides, how much will it cost to do it again in five years? I have never seem any OSB last very long and have never been a fan. You know what they say " Do it right the first time or don't complain when you have to do it again" Edited September 12, 2014 by 546cowboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #12 Posted September 12, 2014 On the other hand how much do you want to spend on something you don't own. I can see that point too. If the landlord would take the materials of the rent and you do the work I would make it a Horse Palace! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #13 Posted September 12, 2014 If you rent, your right doing it the way you did. Your not going to get your money back if you put a lot into it. Glad you explained that. It will last long enough for your intended purposes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #14 Posted September 13, 2014 I figured it to be an improvement to his property,, assumptions as they say.... I stand corrected. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
