Building a shepherd hut

[purplethumb]

Where is the best place to get indepth help on building a shepherds hut that will last a long time in all weather.

 

I'm planning on building one from scratch as have the time and tools to do so. But want to make it tough as old boots and warm as a floozies... bed.

[SteamyTea]

8 minutes ago, purplethumb said:

Where is the best place to get indepth help on building a shepherds hut that will last a long time in all weather.

 

I'm planning on building one from scratch as have the time and tools to do so. But want to make it tough as old boots and warm as a floozies... bed.

Cheap, thin plywood, then sheath it in GRP.

Then add PU insulation externally, then 3 layers of 450gm/m² GRP. Then sand and paint.

Will last decades, and you could turn it upside down and use as a boat.

[joe90]

1 hour ago, purplethumb said:

Where is the best place to get indepth help on building a shepherds hut that will last a long time in all weather.

 

I'm planning on building one from scratch as have the time and tools to do so. But want to make it tough as old boots and warm as a floozies... bed.

Lots on help and plans etc on utube. I was going to build one but my plans changed (unfortunately). Lasting a long time will be dependant on quality of timber and the protection you give it (IMO). Keep us informed how it goes 👍