Building a winterized "friggebod" and need tips on exterior cladding. For obvious reasons (15 sqm), I want to build as thin as possible, preferably with some vertical paneling. I checked out a construction shed that seemed to have a thin panel that looked like grooved MDF, but my building supply store had no idea what it could be.
Anyone on byggahus.se have tips on thin cladding?
Anyone on byggahus.se have tips on thin cladding?
Well, not for me, but if someone were to measure, there is a risk that the 15 sqm becomes something more, it's a centimeter hunt on the inside, every centimeter thicker wall reduces the usable floor area by 0.143 sqm.
So right now I prioritize insulation over thick paneling, of course, it depends on whether I can find a thin useful material.
So right now I prioritize insulation over thick paneling, of course, it depends on whether I can find a thin useful material.
Your arguments seem a bit silly.psamuels said:
Why not build with 0.7 sheet metal or roofing felt if you're so concerned about millimeters?
However, forgoing the covering strip/cap strip does save a couple of centimeters.
Z-paneling, preferably horizontal is simple, cheap, and technically correct.
Yes, I understand it was silly from your perspective. I apologize!psamuels said:"Your arguments seem a bit silly." - that was unnecessary
7 cm of wall approximately equals 1 square meter of floor area internally, so I'm chasing centimeters, not millimeters.
Definitely going to check out Z-panel, thanks for the tip!
If you want the absolute thinnest, it's probably grooved, tongue and groove plywood that's the way to go.
However, I do not know what it costs...
If you are saving centimeters, maybe you should also look at urethane insulation.
It insulates better, so it might be possible to reduce the wall thickness there as well.
Furthermore, all tongue and groove panels such as stock panels and mountain panels are thinner than lock panels.
But I wonder if the municipal officials really care about the battens if they decide to measure.
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Agree, it's probably a theoretical question since such a small deviation as panel thickness is not something that will cause issues if a control measurement is done. Unless you have a conflict with a neighbor who will perform such a control measurement.
Knockonwood - no worries, hence the smiley.
No conflicts with neighbors, but there are some nitpickers in the area who seem to be related to Jante.
I know there are some reports made in the area, so there's reason to be on guard.
The worst that could happen is perhaps that the municipality wants to issue a building permit and take building rights area.
Anyway, I thank you for the tips and will get back to you on what the exterior cladding will be.
No conflicts with neighbors, but there are some nitpickers in the area who seem to be related to Jante.
I know there are some reports made in the area, so there's reason to be on guard.
The worst that could happen is perhaps that the municipality wants to issue a building permit and take building rights area.
Anyway, I thank you for the tips and will get back to you on what the exterior cladding will be.
Should the friggebod be located in Norrland? I mean, I would have used thinner battens and paneling, but not made a poorly ventilated wall or used strange materials. Insulation - most of the heat escapes through the roof, so why not invest there instead (go for a low-pitched roof) and use 45x95 in the walls? Or 45x70 and then use plywood inside instead of particle board to make it a little stronger. Or more insulation in the floor. Up until the 1970s, most permanent houses had only 70-100 mm in the walls. You can manage the running costs by lowering the indoor temperature.
Have you really thought through whether you need those centimeters? Like special furniture or something. It depends on where the shed is located, but if it rains a lot, I would have prioritized a proper exterior wall.
/Anders
Have you really thought through whether you need those centimeters? Like special furniture or something. It depends on where the shed is located, but if it rains a lot, I would have prioritized a proper exterior wall.
/Anders
The shed is located in Stockholm, the frame will be 45x95 + 50mm foam (external insulation), and thin furring strips. 200mm insulation in the roof (flat). I am currently looking at a standing Z-panel or alternatively a plastic panel. As mentioned, I have seen construction sheds with grooved MDF, however, it is difficult to get hold of, I will have to check with the lumber yard once more.
Construction diary is here: http://pejeweb.wordpress.com/friggebod/#