I have an old pergola next to the house that I want to convert into a combined wood shed, tool shed, and bike storage. The pergola has probably been there for quite a while: the plastic roof is deteriorating, and parts of the battens have rotted. But the frame itself is sound, so I thought I'd build on that.
Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture where I’m sitting now, but I made a very simple drawing. It really just consists of 6 posts on foundations with head beams resting on them. Between the posts are currently planks set horizontally. The distance between the middle post and the right one is considerably larger than to the left. At first, I intended it as a carport, but despite its small size, the back stuck out, and it was tricky to maneuver in there. So that idea was scrapped.
To the left will be the wood shed, in the middle an open bike storage, and to the left, my partner wants her tool shed with a workbench etc.
The whole structure is not very stable, but I assess it to be sufficient for the purpose.
My plan is to attach 3 horizontal studs all around, then standing panels. Since I want to have a ventilated part and a more enclosed one, I thought of making a batten panel solution but with a spacer batten in between. That way, it will be airy and hopefully keep some of the snowdrift out. In the enclosed part, I planned to use tar paper or board. Given that the panel will be very airy, maybe board would be better? I'll put on a plastic roof again for the sake of light. Maybe a window facing to the right.
For the front, I’ll craft some simple doors. The question is whether I can fit some kind of sill or supporting beam. There’s quite a distance between the posts, and I don’t know how to solve it with the doors and a small window.
Long and perhaps vague text, but does anyone have good tips?
Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture where I’m sitting now, but I made a very simple drawing. It really just consists of 6 posts on foundations with head beams resting on them. Between the posts are currently planks set horizontally. The distance between the middle post and the right one is considerably larger than to the left. At first, I intended it as a carport, but despite its small size, the back stuck out, and it was tricky to maneuver in there. So that idea was scrapped.
To the left will be the wood shed, in the middle an open bike storage, and to the left, my partner wants her tool shed with a workbench etc.
The whole structure is not very stable, but I assess it to be sufficient for the purpose.
My plan is to attach 3 horizontal studs all around, then standing panels. Since I want to have a ventilated part and a more enclosed one, I thought of making a batten panel solution but with a spacer batten in between. That way, it will be airy and hopefully keep some of the snowdrift out. In the enclosed part, I planned to use tar paper or board. Given that the panel will be very airy, maybe board would be better? I'll put on a plastic roof again for the sake of light. Maybe a window facing to the right.
For the front, I’ll craft some simple doors. The question is whether I can fit some kind of sill or supporting beam. There’s quite a distance between the posts, and I don’t know how to solve it with the doors and a small window.
Long and perhaps vague text, but does anyone have good tips?
