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Planning Shomera
The idea of a DIY Shomera was born from Pinterest inspired images and plans published to build it myself. It did not originate from a single plane, but rather from a collection of ideas I stumbled upon while browsing Pinterest. (Yes I am ashamed! )
So the basic ideas that came from the online research and the core ideas are:
- You can build with and seal OSB as long as the right grades(OSB3) are selected.
- It can be plastered with cement with the right preparation.
- The base needs to be secured on concrete pillars for stability and seasonal movement.
- Proper insulation using Polyurethane foam.
- The right tools for the job.
Tools
That I need to get
That I already have
- Cordless drill/screwdriver
- Circular saw
- Jig saw
- Table saw
- Router
- Trowels
- Staple guns
BOM
Wood and Sheet Material
- Floor 16'x 10'
- Side panels
- 2 x 12'x 8'
- 2 x 10'x 8'
- Partitioning 10'x 8'
- Roof
- Door
- Windows
Frame and Cladding
Product Name | Unit Price | Qty | Subtotal |
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WHITEWOOD TANALITH 22 X 50 X 4.8M (2×1) 16’ | €3.60 | 10 | €36.04 |
WHITEWOOD TANALITH 22 X 225 X 4.8M (9×1) 16’ | €9.50 | 10 | €94.96 |
WHITEWOOD TANALITH 35 X 50 X 4.8M (2×1.5) 16’ | €6.52 | 10 | €65.19 |
WHITEWOOD TANALITH 44 X 50 X 4.8M (2×2) 16’ | €7.49 | 10 | €74.90 |
Rough White Deal 150 X 22 X 4.8 (6 X 1)-16’ | €5.76 | 20 | €115.13 |
18MM OSB 3 CONDITIONED SHEET CE2 8×4 | €19.68 | 6 | €118.08 |
11MM OSB 3 CONDITIONED SHEET CE2 8×4 | €13.91 | 14 | €194.76 |
1 TONNE BAG BUILDING / MORTAR SAND | €50.97 | 1 | €50.97 |
CEMENT - 25KG | €4.99 | 10 | €49.94 |
POST SQUARE TREATED 3” X 3” X 8FT | €8.24 | 10 | €82.41 |
50mm Ballytherm Insulated Plasterboard 2400mm x 1200mm | €29.77 | 14 | €416.72 |
Subtotal | €1,056.18 | ||
VAT | €242.92 | ||
Grand Total | €1,299.10 |
Roofing
Material Description | Unit price | Quantity | £ | € |
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Ondula classic red | £10.30 | 16 | £168 | €200 |
Other
Material Description | Quantity | Unit Cost | Total |
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Polyurethane Foam | 50kg | £189 | €223 |
Nails | €60 | ||
Total | €283 |
Note: In hindsight I discovered that this price excludes shipping and VAT and cannot ship to Ireland, so had to find another local supplier that can ship to Dublin.
Calculations
My hand calculation references and notes taken during “research” and design.
Roof Angle
The objective is to maintain a roof angle of more than 20 degrees for the roof tiles and weather proofing criteria.
The rafter design has a 2ft middle beam across the side areas of 8ft or 10th width. The final design will be 10ft wide.
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Roof Area
Hover over the calculations for comments.
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