Garden sheds as larders

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Just wondered if anyone has converted a normal garden shed into a larder?
I have no external buildings but I have space for a shed.
My plan would be to insulate and ply line a shed.

Then install a drinks chiller inside the shed.
This should hopefully give me a cool larder for butchering and a chiller for hanging.

Has anyone got any experience on using garden sheds for this?
 
My set up is exactly that. Shed 10' x 8', 2 windows on the front, one full size and one half size door on the end allowing a bit more space to get larger items in. Had the power put out to it, a sink put in and a chiller, have a hanging beam on teh roof to take the weight of beasts. Also insulated and lined doors, wall and ceiling before covering with ply board. Whole inside was painted with a few coats of white external wood paint and a couple of blinds from dunelm mill to keep sun out. Works a treat.
 
david1976 said:
My set up is exactly that. Shed 10' x 8', 2 windows on the front, one full size and one half size door on the end allowing a bit more space to get larger items in. Had the power put out to it, a sink put in and a chiller, have a hanging beam on teh roof to take the weight of beasts. Also insulated and lined doors, wall and ceiling before covering with ply board. Whole inside was painted with a few coats of white external wood paint and a couple of blinds from dunelm mill to keep sun out. Works a treat.
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Nice! :thumb:

Thank you!
How warm is the shed part in the summer?
I had a thaught that if I insulate the shed that it would get hot rather than keep cool.
 
It is hot in the summer yes. I am considering purchasing a portable air cooler for next summer to keep the temperature down as they seem to be available for under £150 from northern tools and the likes. Insulation definitely worth it for the winter months though.
 
david1976 said:
My set up is exactly that. Shed 10' x 8', 2 windows on the front, one full size and one half size door on the end allowing a bit more space to get larger items in. Had the power put out to it, a sink put in and a chiller, have a hanging beam on teh roof to take the weight of beasts. Also insulated and lined doors, wall and ceiling before covering with ply board. Whole inside was painted with a few coats of white external wood paint and a couple of blinds from dunelm mill to keep sun out. Works a treat.
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Fine if its only for your own consumption, but if selling two things there should not be in a larder wood and paint.
 
bogtrotter said:
Fine if its only for your own consumption, but if selling two things there should not be in a larder wood and paint.
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Local Council passed it for a venison dealer license no problem which included a couple of site visits and all relevant forms, paperwork etc.
 
I suppose worst case scenario is that it could be lined with that pvc stuff they use in kitchens.

Do you have potable water and connected waste mains?
 
david1976 said:
Local Council passed it for a venison dealer license no problem which included a couple of site visits and all relevant forms, paperwork etc.
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Man thats crazy,estate I worked on spent £70,000 on larder and still not passed as fit we had a venison dealers license to sell carcases in skin prior to refurb, after refurb and inspection deemed still not fit for processing, we gave up dealers license as there is no great demand for complete carcases in skin and it was was going to cost a fortune reach the standard they were insisting on ,separate cutting rooms etc etc.


We were inspected for and were awarded quality assurance status , but local authority would not pass us to be able to skin a beast.
 
I think it depends on the amount you are likley to process.
I know of people with nothing more than their kitchen and a drinks chiller all passed.
 
I used a composite cladding on my shed and whilst it was not as effective as traditional insulation, it certainly warmed things up inside. If you can combine the two, I have no doubt you will find that you can achieve sufficient warmth insider without any additional heating being necessary.

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maryjacksonuk1 said:
I used a composite cladding on my shed and whilst it was not as effective as traditional insulation, it certainly warmed things up inside. If you can combine the two, I have no doubt you will find that you can achieve sufficient warmth insider without any additional heating being necessary.

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You want it cool not warm... Any additional heat will impact the chiller unit as it will have to work harder to get down to the correct temp for hanging the carcass, or am I missing something?
 
I have a 12x12 stable building but with two barn type doors fitted which have proven to be very useful, so three things come to mind a) as large a door as is practical opening outwards and b) as many striplights as you can afford as there is nothing worse than working in your own shadow c) build in an overhead scaffold pole (in the ridge?) to attach a pulley/gambrel or an electric hoist if you are flush.

Willowbank
 
david1976 said:
Local Council passed it for a venison dealer license no problem which included a couple of site visits and all relevant forms, paperwork etc.
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Yup my local environmental heath officer said same with regards to wood surround my double sink drainers said she wanted a high gloss paint that would be wipeable.
The walls are lined with hygienic white wall paneling .
Bought here
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My set up in garage
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I basically need to repaint floor and get a blind in
I also have replacement strips lights with full covers I need to put up also ... Incase of a bulb going and shards dropping into meat etc if out .

If for yourself go for a high as standard as you can
I do it just for me and family but got environmental health round for advice
They were great


Paul
 
sauer said:
Yup my local environmental heath officer said same with regards to wood surround my double sink drainers said she wanted a high gloss paint that would be wipeable.
The walls are lined with hygienic white wall paneling .
Bought here
www.claddingwarehouse.co.uk

Hygienic PVC Wall Cladding

Cladding Warehouse hygienic pvc wall cladding range. Cladding Monkey. White wall PVC hygienic cladding sheets. Whiterock. White, pastel, colour and clear PVC range. Trade quality wall lining systems. Plastic wall cladding. Buy online today for UK nationwide delivery. reliable, best price and...
www.claddingwarehouse.co.uk www.claddingwarehouse.co.uk

My set up in garage
c4d64a438fff3d648af945f79926b8f9.jpg

45e2aa52a8d281f19711b2d35aec2dc7.jpg


I basically need to repaint floor and get a blind in
I also have replacement strips lights with full covers I need to put up also ... Incase of a bulb going and shards dropping into meat etc if out .

If for yourself go for a high as standard as you can
I do it just for me and family but got environmental health round for advice
They were great


Paul
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Very nice.... :british:

Tim.243
 
sauer said:
Yup my local environmental heath officer said same with regards to wood surround my double sink drainers said she wanted a high gloss paint that would be wipeable.
The walls are lined with hygienic white wall paneling .
Bought here
www.claddingwarehouse.co.uk

Hygienic PVC Wall Cladding

Cladding Warehouse hygienic pvc wall cladding range. Cladding Monkey. White wall PVC hygienic cladding sheets. Whiterock. White, pastel, colour and clear PVC range. Trade quality wall lining systems. Plastic wall cladding. Buy online today for UK nationwide delivery. reliable, best price and...
www.claddingwarehouse.co.uk www.claddingwarehouse.co.uk

My set up in garage
c4d64a438fff3d648af945f79926b8f9.jpg

45e2aa52a8d281f19711b2d35aec2dc7.jpg


I basically need to repaint floor and get a blind in
I also have replacement strips lights with full covers I need to put up also ... Incase of a bulb going and shards dropping into meat etc if out .

If for yourself go for a high as standard as you can
I do it just for me and family but got environmental health round for advice
They were great


Paul
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Swap your lights for LED batons instead. Far better light quality than tubes and no tube to break
 
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