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I’m about to start a project to line the inside of my shed with a frame so I can have either plywood or vj board walls.
While I’ve done quite a fair share of DIY jobs in the past, this will be quite a new and major project for me, but one that I’m ready to tackle.
My question is how I am best to secure the frame to the shed. I’ve assumed that I need to build my timber frame inside of the existing metal shed frame so that the timber is flush against the sheet metal wall, but now wondering if I would be better off building the timber frame on the outside of the metal frame (thus reducing the size of the room by the width of the timber frames)? Either way, I’m unsure of the best way to secure the timber frame. I’ve seen some examples where they are secured by screws from the outside of the shed?
here’s a couple of photos of the inside and current metal frame. Hopefully my question makes sense, but any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @LisaAndStu. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about lining a shed.
It would likely be easiest to add the vertical timber frame over the horizontal metal frame of the shed. This allows you to fix the timber securely by screwing through it into the metal structure, which will ensure a solid hold. Additionally, by adding the timber frame on the outside, you’ll create a cavity behind the panels, which is a great opportunity to install insulation if you wish. If you plan on spending significant time in the shed, installing insulation would be a wise decision, as it will help with temperature control.
If you do decide to install the timber frame flush with the metal frame, you could still use a thin layer of Foilboard between the timber and metal for some insulation, but keep in mind it won't be as effective as using fibreglass batts in a cavity.
You might also like to read through some of the many other discussions we've had on this topic. There's plenty of helpful advice in those that our members have provided.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
A note to our New Zealand members: The use of foil-based insulation products is prohibited.
Depending on your climate, that might be an issue @LisaAndStu. You could install a vapour barrier between the shed wall and the insulation to combat this. A gap if you can achieve it is always good as it thermally isolate the insulation from the hot/cold sheeting.
Mitchell
