Doc Holliday Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Just had the new shed delivered. Turns out my base is approx. 50mm short along the width. 10' x 8' = 3.1m x 2.4m in my book. We've been using the decimal system fully since 1971 so how come sheds seems to be the exception to this rule? Cheeky ******* want to charge me £35 plus 10% of the shed cost to come back. Me thinks I'll be having a fight about this one but if anyone can shed (no pun intended) any light on the above then that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Surely 10' x 8' translates exactly as 3048mm x 2438mm, and isn't it usual to build bases bigger than the nominal size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Whoops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 +1 with amateur...just short in width...not length...no argument then....cant say its internal, external or whatever when one measurement is correct surely......fight ...fight....fight !!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 You made the 10 foot measurement slightly over. Then you made the 8 foot measurement slightly under. Only one person to blame ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 8ft is 2438.4mm that extra 38.4mm or inch and a half makes all the difference and often gets forgotten about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 What are the ACTUAL measurements of the shed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Does it matter? Thats one inch overhang at each end. Will that make a difference? I work with tolerances measured in feet whenever I do anything DIY. But I am a notorious bodger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Is your base concrete? Internal or external fixings to overhanging sides or gables may be a possibility if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Is your base concrete? Internal or external fixings to overhanging sides or gables may be a possibility if so. I think the OP means the wooden prefabricated base of the shed when he says base. If so sheds are usually constructed so that the upright sides fix onto the side of the base. Therefore the shed width would be width of base plus the thickness of the two sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 My thoughts as well TriBsa. They could also argue that the dimensions are based on the maximum size and includes the roof overhang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Did you get the your measuring instrument from £1 land by any chance, and maybe its out of calibration ? Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver90owner Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 The error is in the conversion from Imperial to metric. The suppliers are likely spot on. Suggest a length of suitable angle iron is affixed to one side of the base, or the shed is perched on some wide timber runners which can be fixed to the base. Another alternative, depending on the thickness of the timber cladding, might be to increase the effective size of the shed uprights which should be supporting the structure. The necessary fix will depend on the thickness and strength of the base. The alternative is stumping up for the restocking fee. That would include transport cost and checking for damage, before redirecting to another customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Did you get the your measuring instrument from £1 land by any chance, and maybe its out of calibration ? Just a thought No, I think it was his calculator that originated in POUNDLAND! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Surely 10' x 8' translates exactly as 3048mm x 2438mm, and isn't it usual to build bases bigger than the nominal size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 I think the OP means the wooden prefabricated base of the shed when he says base. If so sheds are usually constructed so that the upright sides fix onto the side of the base. Therefore the shed width would be width of base plus the thickness of the two sides. Ah, I see. My mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 1. Who built the base? 2. Who worked out the measurements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Its best to put the shed on some 4x2 or similar to help with air flow and avoid rot. I would have these made to the shed length and then have them overhang the base a small amount, probably the cheapest solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Run a course of bricks around the base or cut the shed to fit . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Measure twice... cut once ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Its best to put the shed on some 4x2 or similar to help with air flow and avoid rot. I would have these made to the shed length and then have them overhang the base a small amount, probably the cheapest solution. Sound advice Luke. I was just thinking about that whilst reading the posts. Measure twice... cut once ! Thank you FM. I fully accept that is was my faux pas in even daring to assume that people still went with actual imperial measurements. Where was me head? Don't answer that. Still, if nothing else it has bolstered one thing, assumptions still remain the mother of **** ups. A simple phone call to the supplier would have negated any ambiguity. It still doesn't answer why sheds are made to imperial measurements though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Sound advice Luke. I was just thinking about that whilst reading the posts. Thank you FM. I fully accept that is was my faux pas in even daring to assume that people still went with actual imperial measurements. Where was me head? Don't answer that. Still, if nothing else it has bolstered one thing, assumptions still remain the mother of **** ups. A simple phone call to the supplier would have negated any ambiguity. It still doesn't answer why sheds are made to imperial measurements though. Indeed, but frankly does it matter, it isn't difficult to convert! No doubt someone will correct me but I understand fence panels are still imperial, perhaps time for another thread....... ................. What is still sold in Imperial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 There's nothing wrong with proper Imperial Measurements. Metric measurements are for Johnny Foreigner! Now where's me 1/4" Whitworth spanner..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 ................. What is still sold in Imperial? Beer ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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