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Looking at making unused drying area to a weatherproof storage area on the side of house by extending fence and roofing using polycarbonate panel. Is it possible or waste of time/ money ?
Hello @Chris00
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about creating a storage area at the side of your home.
Before you make any plans, I suggest doing a bit of research and finding out from your local council the rules and regulations of building a structure on your fence line. It's best to get the details first so that you'll know if it is worth investing in.
While you are investigating the rules, I also suggest looking into the possibility of installing a shed, which is my second suggestion. This is on the condition that building on your fence line is not a viable option.
Let me call on our experienced members @Nailbag and @Dave-1 for their recommendation.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Afternoon @Chris00
Mmmm How far apart is the fence fro the side of your house? Another question is where does the existing water run to from the concreted area?
Most council rulings dont allow you to build up to the fenceline, A lean to or carport maybe not so much so? 
My main concern is where would the rain water go from your suggested polycarbonette roofing and how would you make sur ethe gutters are clean to keep the water from overflowing to your neighbours.
Would you consider some outside storage boxes, maybe even two on shelving next to your house?
I like @EricL's suggestion of a shed, especially so because the roof will be within your yard. Also justrealised there is a window on the wall that would be covered up, I dont think you can cover windows as they are needed for potentailly exiting houses in case of emergency? A low shed or large storage box may be a way around that issue?
Dave
