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Thanks JayJay That is really helpful – nothing like doing it to find out the pitfalls. Especially about the side vents. I did wonder if it may be better to have double width sliding doors so I could just have one or all doors open with a drop down fly screen, turning a door sideways if it was a bit inclement to stop the cold air running it – it did occur to me that being low down the ventilation may let more cold in than I would like?

I could get a 10 foot on my existing plot but think I may wait and see if I am offered an additional half plot reasonably close before I order as one plot is just not enough! (it would also allow me to store more manure and compost). But I would not be able to get on the plot until may – having said that I can see advantages to building it in good weather.
Jan