Garden Sheds!

Hello everyone, I am new to this so be patient!
Just found this site and I hope someone may have an answer. I bought a new Kent shed in the summer from a reputable firm which has been selling since 1800's and it is terrible, we had many problems with it even the door doesn't open fully, (it hits the 1ft overhang)when I told them, I was told that it was designed like that! The roof is solid OSB resin bonded board (which I was not aware of)and now that we have had some very cold days the inside of the shed drips with condensation, I have never heard of or had this problem before...has anyone else? or does anyone have any bright ideas..except setting it alight!
Thanks

 

I take it the shed is made of timber, If so I cant understand why it should run with condensation. Does it have a floor?
Condensation is a sign of no insulation, not usually a problem if unheated and made of timber.
How about a photo, lets see the well designed door for instance. :D :eek:

 

Solid board prevents air circulation whereas traditional wooden feather board will allow a shed to breath. You could try cutting vents in the sides near the base and at both ends near the apex to encourage some airflow. If you do have condensation problems don't try to heat the shed with a parrafin (or calor) stove, it's equivalent to throwing water at the insides as the fuel burns!

 

Yes, it is timber T&G shiplap, I don't have a pic, tried to get one from the manufactures site but not sure how to transfer it here!www.waltons.co.uk/CountySheds, Kent Apex Shed has a great pic of it! :D (sorry!)Yes it has a floor and is on a 3in concrete base. I can't understand why it should condensate, if it was warmer inside than out then I would understand. I had an old shed for years and never had a problem, it must be this resin board...and I can see what you mean about the board not breathing..reckon thats a good point although I am a little reluctant to drill holes but that could be the answer...but can you believe having to do that! I don't think I would recommend buying this shed.
Thanks for your speedy replys...what a great site, so pleased I found you!

 

You could try lining the roof with expanded polystyrene foam sheeting if you do not want to drill holes.

 

Try leaving the window open a crack & maybe look into rehanging the door to open the other way. ( the window frame might need strengthening though).
Very poor piece of design. :(

 

Three years ago I had a summer house from Waltons (Coniston). In principle not so very different, a wooden structure but more glass on the front. I have been very pleased with it. I did have some condensation the first winter, but no problem since. It is possible that the moisture is coming out of the new wood and once that has finished you will not get a problem. It also depends what you have put in it. I overwintered plants and large pots. I am sure some of my moisture came from these as well. I have not had a problem since even though I still overwinter plants. As long as you have moisture, ventilation is the key.

 

Thankyou so much for your replies, I do feel a little more confident that I may be able to resolve this issue, interesting to hear from PeterS that you are happy with your shed now but I still find it odd that the door doesn't open fully, it would only take another 2-3ins height to resolve the problem!. I have a few plants overwintering but did find that they had frozen in there!...staying with the greenhouse for overwintering...thanks all