A Shed Obsession - part 2 - The Upcycle Shed Plan - Pallet Built

The inspiration for this pallet Shed came from here 
 http://ruralroutediaries.weebly.com/pallet-shed-building.html
and started with a simple  to do list...

• Check Friday-Ad / Gumtree / Freecycle / for Doors/Windows &

• Get Pallets from Brighton Wood recycling = £12 delivery

• 4  4x4 (100mmx100mm) of 2.4m length,  £60 at £15 each from B&Q http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/fencing-paving-decking/fencing/fence_posts/Blooma-Treated-Timber-Fence-Post-L-2-4m-x-W-100mm-x-D-100mm-11987793

• 4 concrete in posts for ground  £40 plus concrete & sand say £50

• 12 pallets, 6 per side wall 3m wide by 2.4m high for two rows of 3.

• 3 pallets for back wall 2.4m wide by 1m high then use 2x4 framing lumber for rest, inc window frame.

• 2 pallets for front wall 2m wide by 2.4m high then use 2x4 framing lumber for rest inc door frame

• Wall Breathable Membrane 30m2:

http://www.branz.co.nz/cms_show_download.php?id=eb8db874ba698df2552caa2cd854a56290656fd4
cheap = http://www.diy.com/nav/build/building-materials/bricks-blocks-lintels-damp-proofing/damp_proof_membranes/NDC-Vapour-Barrier-Roll-Green-9707871?skuId=10078608  £40 + tacks

• Wall cladding :

http://wenbantimbershop.co.uk/timber-cladding-sussex
http://www.englishwoodlandstimber.co.uk/products/cld-cladding/

• Internal walls - recycled plywood 2 walls @ 10m² plus 2 walls at 2.5x2.5 = 2 x 6.75m² = 13.5m²

• Roof - 6 2x4 sideways of  4m length : 3m long, .3m (1ft) high  for a min 6% angle on a flat roof

         - 10 2x4 flat of 3m length (1x4 if not going for green roof)
        -  plyboard 4m x 3m   =12m²
        - roofing felt 5m x 3.5m = 17.5m²

• Green Roof

http://www.redroseforest.co.uk/web/images/stories/downloads/Quick%20guide%20-%20Little%20Green%20Roof%20on%20pitched%20shed.pdf
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/gardenstructure_greenroof1.shtml

Door - You may use any size of door, but make sure it fits well in the frame. The trim size frame should be at least 10 mm (3/8") wider and 10 mm (3/8") higher than the overall size of the complete pre-hung door.
Window - The trim size of the frame should be at least 10 mm (3/8") wider and 10 mm (3/8") higher than the overall size of the whole window.

And a simple Schedule :

Preparation
Weekend 1  = 2 days - empty current shed (9th/10th August)
Weekend 2  =   1 day  - knockdown current shed & prepare groundwork, 1 day  - groundwork   (?16th/17th August?)
In-between - freecyle for windows/doors

Main Phase = 5 days Day (26th August - 30th August)
0 - Delivery of pallets, hard/plyboard, wood
1 - put up posts and secure, build roof rafters over the top
2 - fill in with pallets, prepare window & door frames
3 - hardboard/plyboard the roof, cover roof with waterproof.  Deliver external wall cladding.
4 - attach wall membrane to pallets, attach battens to membrane for external cladding
5 - put in the windows & doors, attach external wall cladding
---------------- Main Build Phase Complete --------------------------------------------------------------------
Secondary Phase
6 - stuff insulation (free/recycled) into pallet walls,  line the walls with hard/plyboard
7 - complete the green roof.  Ready for sedum delivery.
------------------------ Main build + 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal Phase
-- put in bike storage, organise work space