Flooring options for a motorcycle shed

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Re: Flooring options for a motorcycle shed

17 Feb 2013 15:07
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Re: Flooring options for a motorcycle shed

17 Feb 2013 18:09
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You better put down a moisture barrier first. At least 2 layers, then use whatever floor you want. Personally, I lay down some sleepers and build a raised floor. On top of moisture barrier obviously.
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Re: Flooring options for a motorcycle shed

17 Feb 2013 20:32
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This is inside a shed with 6 foot walls. There won't be any raised floor unless I want to hunch over while I'm in there.

The shed is one of those pre-built jobs, designed to sit on skids on the ground if need be. At my site the shed sits on concrete block piers. I've added a little extra support to hold the weight of the bike.

When you say add a moisture barrier, you mean under the floor? Like between the shed floor and the ground?
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Re: Flooring options for a motorcycle shed

17 Feb 2013 21:00
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Yes, thick plastic sheet directly on top of the ground. Otherwise, you'll be cleaning up rust And oxidation constantly.
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Re: Flooring options for a motorcycle shed

17 Feb 2013 21:02
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Do you have the building anchored down really well? I'd just get a sheet of 3/4 treated, though it won't lay flat and would have to be star pattern screwed to the sub floor. Probably more permanent than what you're talking about.
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Re: Flooring options for a motorcycle shed

18 Feb 2013 04:06
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I laid thick polythene on the shed floor then fixed 3/4" stirling board on top. Stirling board is like shavings of wood held together with resin and is moisture resistant. That was 6 years ago and no damp problems as yet. I also insulated the walls with loft insulation in between the stud work and hardboard over the top.
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