Using CLS timber for shed

[Jupiter01]

Would it be okay to use these battens for a shed?
The shed will be lined with ply board and membrane.

There is an option to buy treated timbers but they are twice the price.

Can you please advise. Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

If you're lining the shed with a board and a membrane and isolating the ends of the suds from the damp from the ground you'll be OK. Generally timber frame houses are built with treated timber because they may be exposed to the elements for some time during their construction but if you can mitigate that too you'll be OK.

 

[Jupiter01]

My only concern is whether it will be out in the elements whilst I am building it. It will take a me a few weeks to water-tight everything.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Yes, well there is that, a tarpaulin over it all would prevent the worst of things but even then if it dries out it'll be OK, it's a shed not a house.

 

[Jupiter01]

I will need to buy the roof membrane to wrap the whole thing anyway. Could use some of that to keep it dry whilst being constructed. On balance, I think it would be preferable to use CLS rather than treated timber, I think. Please shout if you disagree.
Appreciate your advice with this.