How can I clad my mimosa gazebo?

[Soulmonkey]

Hi, i have vacant land and want to build a shed. After some research I have decided to go with modifying the timber mimosa gazebo. I plan to prepare a concrete paver foundation and then anchor it and clad the outside with treated pine (200mm) slats set horizontal and maybe get a rollerdoor for the front? And want to get some guttering. Looking for views on this plan. To me it will be better quality and more versatile then regular aluminium shed. I have set the project to cost about $ 4,500. Are there any cost savings i could make with this plan? What would be the best way to anchor and still have the structure removable in future if I want to redeploy it elsewhere and what guttering would suit?

[EricL]

Hello @Soulmonkey 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about cladding your mimosa gazebo.

The Mimosa timber gazebo has been engineered to support its weight and the weight of the roofing frame and any accessories attached to it. I'm afraid there are no guides or references available in regards to cladding the gazebo closed. Your idea of installing a roller door sounds excellent, but I suspect an independent frame will need to be built for it as the gazebo posts will not be strong enough to carry all that extra weight. 

As an alternative, I suggest looking at the STILLA 2.53 x 2.45 x 2.55m Glendale Cedar Shed which still falls within your budget. The STILLA cedar shed range is constructed from 42 x 35mm termite resistant pine framing and 18mm thick Canadian Western Red Cedar VJ cladding with a Colorbond steel roof. It can accommodate a great deal of garden equipment along with the option of having part of the shed as a workshop. I've placed an image below to give you an idea of how it can be styled and assembled.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

*Please note that the double doors need to be purchased separately if you wish to have this feature.