Workshopshed4
Building of the fourth Workshopshed. Inspired by a timber framed Suffolk barn, this build combines traditional woodworking with more modern materials.
June 8, 2026

Roof pitch, life expectancy and price all factored into the selection of the right tiles. Ease of installation was a bonus.
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Tags: roof, tiles
June 1, 2026

Earlier in the month when I had my strong helper, I commented that it was more important to get the boards on the roof than it was it get it perfect.
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Tags: membrane, roof, tiles
May 18, 2026

Progress on the new Workshopshed with posts, beams and roof trusses.
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May 6, 2026

Although some timber-framed buildings simply rest on their foundations, I wanted mine to be fixed down. We do get some very high winds around here and we’ve already lost a small greenhouse and I also don’t want the weather driving
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Tags: scarf joint, wood framing
April 27, 2026

Time for a new Workshopshed, a wooden workshop in the style of a Suffolk barn.
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Tags: Workshop