ᐅ Wooden Garden Shed: Roofing Felt Instead of Damp-Proof Membrane?

Created on: 14 Mar 2020 23:38
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Changeling
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Changeling
14 Mar 2020 23:38
I have a log cabin garden shed that I would like to set up spontaneously tomorrow. The foundation is made of patio slabs, and I do not want to install an additional floor, so I plan to place it directly on top.
I have read that in such a case, a damp-proof membrane should be laid down, and the first beams placed on it. The hardware store is now closed, though. Can I also use roofing felt? Is that equally suitable?
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Lumpi_LE
14 Mar 2020 23:41
That works fine for a garden shed; in the end, it’s the same thing.
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Changeling
14 Mar 2020 23:51
Great, thank you very much for the quick response.
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Changeling
31 Mar 2020 13:05
The wall moisture barrier is now slightly thicker than the wall, and when it rains, water collects on the barrier and can penetrate the wood even more. My plan is to fold the barrier back once and staple it to the house, then seal the edge with silicone. Something like this in the side view (right side is outside):


Eine braune Stütze/Säule ragt senkrecht aus grauem Boden.

Does this make sense?
Is there anything else to keep in mind that people often get wrong or overlook the first time when building a garden shed?
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hampshire
31 Mar 2020 13:09
In the resulting space, moisture might accumulate. Also, thin cardboard can be easily damaged under light mechanical stress. I would rather install a drip edge there.
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Lumpi_LE
31 Mar 2020 15:03
Look up cove molding. Your idea, as @hampshire says, tends to make it worse.