Cheap and affordable way to make buildings

[bigjack]

I needed some more buildings for a planned village, but kit building are priced in excess of £90, so to buy four building would have cost an awful lot of money. So a cheaper way of build was needed.

I visited B&Q and bought some cheap tongue and groove cladding. This is how I constructed the houses.

This is the wood Cost approx (sorry that the pic is the wrong way up) £5

Four pieces were cut 25cm long

Six pieces were cut 16cm long

Some wood was cut with my saw bench 15mm x 15mm

 

[bigjack]

The 25cm long wood was nailed with 15mm nails, I used my electric nailer for this.

The 16cm pieces were then nailed to make an oblong

Wood was then cut to shape to form the roof.

 

[bigjack]

The roof for these buildings will be completed during the week

So far, I made 4 houses and a bungalow from the wood that was bought.

Here they are in there intended place with there own station

 

[steinz]

Cracking idea - thanks for sharing with us ...
- really looking forward to see the completed items !

 

[The Devonian]

A good way to built strong, durable outdoor structures. I join the others in awaiting their completion.
I have used left over decking for some of my structures - quite heavy and strong winds have little effect upon them.. I have found that mock doors and windows are easier to make and have the advantage that small critters etc. cannot set up home inside the buildings.