Does your shed get damp?

DynaMight · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

I have a huge handbuilt shed (It takes 2 bikes, fridge, dumbledryer, worktop with ease) but I've noticed that sometimes it gets quite damp in there (tumble dryer hasnt been used in days btw)

All my tools/bikes/minimoto etc are covered in damp water now, I know it's been near freezing the last few days and today it's wet and warm but should it still get damp in the shed?

Got any tips to keep the dampness away?
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

What's your shed built out of?

Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

If it's a metal shed it will always get damp.

Get yourself a dehumidifier, it will take all themoisture from the air.
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DynaMight · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

It's a wooden shed, very well built.
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Knowlsey · Scooby Slapper Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

is it lined on the inside with viscrene, both my wooden sheds are lined with thick black viscreen and i have never had damp in iether of them, if it is lined and is fairly air tight, you need to create some air circulation somewhere with a grill on the side that they put on extractor fans

romperstomper... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Karma :

Mine stays dry even though I keep all my wet diving gear in their !

Did you lay the shed on raised platforms ?
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flat spot · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Karma :

It's not damp so much as condensation. Air vents are the only way to go so it's the same temp inside as out.

xploitation · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 29 Sep 2005 Karma :

our shed gets damp, but that cos the roof blew off in heavy winds!! Laughing

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Kram · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

mine is a really cheap oven.

Never gets damp, and built out of a bigger shed.
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vfr800 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Karma :

If you've got power in the shed fit a small tube heater or green house heater with a thermostat on it. Thumbs Up

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MikeH · Brolly Dolly Joined: 10 Dec 2005 Karma :

Line it with polystyrene tiles.
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NSR Mick · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Karma :

it'll be the fridge that does it as it'll warm up the shed slightly

DynaMight · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

I've been thinking about the fridge/freezer. It's always got condensation on it.

Mabe I need a VERY cheap form of heater in there to keep the temp up slightly. Something with a thermostat.

Any suggestions?
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ISLAND GIRL · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

Knock it down, build a new shed rather like a house, damp proof, full insulation, heating and ventilation Laughing

Of course I dont expect you to really do that.....just cause my OH is in the process of doing just that for the babies and crap that goes with them, who knows, he may even move in!

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