Guest Fluke Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I want a shed to house my ever increasing Astro gear. Would anyone advise against a metal one? JFT discount warehouse have got some 6x4ft metal ones for £99.99 - seems good value. It comes in green but I'd probably re-paint it white to reflect some of those rays. Obviously security would be a priority and I'd want to alarm it and make sure it gets covered on my house insurance. Cheers, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 You will find it might well create a lot of condensation. Just take a look at your scope on a cool night. Unless you line it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Might get a bit hot for astro gear methinks?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Might get a bit hot for astro gear methinks?? Thats what Im worried about Ron, however, if you google shed observatories they're are a few people who use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Wood absorbs the heat, I've a max/min thermometer in the obsy and over the last week its been only 22'C max and 13'C min, I think a metal shed would be much wider (ie much higher and much lower) Not sure if this helps Dan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thanks Ron - Defo a lot more research required before I take the plunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnC Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 We have a metal shed and it gets extremely hot in the day. I would not store my astro stuff in there. I have measured 40 degrees at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 We have a metal shed and it gets extremely hot in the day.I would not store my astro stuff in there. I have measured 40 degrees at times. Thanks John - that's made my mind up, I'll go for a timber one instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnC Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I think a wise decision. Another thing is that they are very noisy when opening and closing, ours has slide doors. Wood is much better i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I think a wise decision.Another thing is that they are very noisy when opening and closing, ours has slide doors. Wood is much better i think. Id not thought about noise from coming in/out at all hours - the neighbours wouldn't appreciate that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 CLANG..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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