Following on from the mens shed thread its inspired me to build a good man space in my yard.
Only thing is when it comes to DIY i am crap.
So how difficult is it, i reckon i'm good to follow instructions and put the colourbond structure up just worried about doing the slab.
Anyone got advice, warnings or experience?
Depending on the shed size go for concrete 400 mm x 400 mm pavers, easy to lay even if you are like me (useless at paving and concreting) and that would be good for a small shed like 10 ft x 10 ft .If you plan to go bigger it may pay to get a poured concrete pad.......... now there get help from someone that know what he is doing.... would be easier and cheaper than having to brake it to remove it after you found that it is not flat and that the shed looks funny and the door doesn't close
I would go the concrete slab if I were you, it's not rocket science. Pavers are a nuisance and are just as much work as building the formwork for the slab.
A few bit's of wood and a long clear hosepipe as a water level is about all the gear you need. Get a concrete taxi or similar, bugger mixing it yourself.
. It's like boy heaven in there. Plus we have a 3m x 3m garden shed, a double colourbond garage, a single brick garage and a 3 car car port. Spoilt for choice I reckon 
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In theory, councils do prefer you get a planning permit, and building permit.... generally speaking....
The tin shed does heat up a bit, and cool down..., radiant heat off the roof... So it is not perfect for storing boards up close to the hot tin.... But better than direct sunlight!
The effort on the concrete is worth it.
Search You Tube, and you'll probably find a DIY Concrete video to help you out..... (???)....
You can probably make a garden bed, and/or vege garden with you excavated material.
Recently put up a small shed 3m by 3m. Was hesitant about laying a slab so built a treated pine deck to go under it. Not so much wet concrete to go off all in the one hit. Standard deck footings, bearers etc from the DIY book on decks and patios at Bunnings. Cost probably comparable for small sheds, but slabs might win on cost for larger sheds.
Advantages . That homely shearing shed ambience, you've got underneath to store old sailing gear and provide a home for small critters.
Disadvantages - you can't park the car in it or install heavy workshop gear.
Free beers at Rellie's new shed!! 
Got a shiny new(ish) kite pump you might wanna put in that shed. 
BTW - have heaps of concrete slabs if you want em.
Timber floor would be the go - as long as it can handle a good workbench and tools.
Also put at least two locks on the door and hide the keys!
Made the fatal mistake of "allowing" the Mrs to put some of her stuff in the (my) shed. Now I can hardly get in there and am getting questions about when am I going to get rid of my stuff (boards, wetsuits, tools, camping gear) so she can put more of her stuff in.
councils have an exempt development, within policy for some structures. In NSW most councils included sheds within this code, under 20m2. Which means you dont need their permission. I'm not sure what the regulations are in Chad, but maybe you could check it out. A 50mm to 75mm slab is all you will need for a small shed. not to hard to do. My first slab i did was perfect for a water tank.
Give it ago, not too hard. Even Bunnings have basic info on slab pouring for paths.
Goodluck KR
Just finished a limesone retainer today looks shmick and is solid.
I'm feeling adventurous and manly.
think i might give the slab a go.
I'm only going to put a small shed on this one 3x3 but will be for keeping toys in bikes, kites boards, etc etc so want it dry and safe.
I've got room at the back of the yard for a proper shed where men can make stuff, drink beer and watch footy - it means cutting down an old black boy which pains me a bit so i will contemplate it for a while.
Thanks for the advice all and thanks for the offer of slabs funkster
you know the drill PR...... photos ....or a "limesone retainer" is really just a double gin with slice of lime in a fancy glass
Is that video above a joke? Reo in the dirt, timber expansion joint no idea how to use a screeed or how to scrreed haha
Ideally buy a framed shed ,so you have something solid to bolt the extensions to, site it 2m from a fence , so you have a extra wall for one of the extensions
make sure you extend your slab outside for the metalworking area
do try to get 15amp power points and lights inside.
that is the key to maximum use of the shed
the timber expansion joint runnin parrellel with the brickwork is doing absoulutely nothing goin up against the other concrete?
And when ur doing a control joint best to use ur longest screed as a straight edge not to do it free hand so if it does crack u cant cut a square bit of concrete out instead of curvey one.
Apart from all that concrete is pretty simple just a fancy version of mud jsut make it wet so u can play with it longer and people can write there name it! and the longer it takes to dry the stronger it is!
why is everyone going on about the slab. that can be done last your uprights can be secured by using half cut 44 gallon drums uprights set in bricks rocks and concrete. This would be your first step. They dont require bolting into a pad.
Secondly you may need a crane or cherry picker to lift the archways to the uprights.
You can even fabricate it all yourself but its cheaper getting the Chinese to do it.
Im no ERECTION engineer but it will be able to withstand winds of up to 300 kph
ok mabe down grade the half 44 gallon drums to ice cream containers.
