Shed Plans

[StevePVB]

Lowe's has a material take-off book (free) at the pro desk. It has "plans" (actually pictures) plus material list for a number of different sheds, barns, etc.

[arcticfox46]

I can describe here how to do it.

I can show you pictures of my shed.

I can talk about it.

But the best thing I can tell you about building a shed is to go get a book.

Here is one on Amazon - used from $5.32. Add about $4.00 shipping and for about $10.00 you will get a book that will teach you step by step how to build a shed and why you are doing what you are doing.

It will walk you through materials, and planning

http://www.amazon.com/Building-Shed-...0655755&sr=8-1

[Cody Colston]

If you want to build the shed, want it to look nice and don't have any experience at building construction, I'd suggest the video and measured drawing from the New Yankee Workshop "Storage Shed" episode.
http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?0610

Norm gets beaucoup criticism (undeserved IMHO) for his woodworking techniques but his carpentry skills are beyond reproach. He's definitely a "master" of the craft.

You also get a material's list with the measured drawing so that you will know exactly what and how much to purchase. That will eliminate your having to determine live load and other structural requirements.

Note that this particular shed was constructed to be almost maintenance free and you can substitute other materials if that's not an issue.

Cody
Tyler, TX

He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep for that which he cannot lose.

[PastorPaul]

I've done a lot of looking at Ondura, and talked to a few people who have used it with great results. If I build my own shed, it will most likely be the roof I use. How it stands up will determine if Ondura will also become the next roof for my home.

Pastor Paul
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"If they don't have woodworking in heaven, I ain't going!!!"

[brent]

I did a 12x12 2 years ago at the old house. I was drawing up the floor and all the wood needed and a friend of mine said it would be just about as cheap to pour a slab. Hmmmm. Never done that before. So I set up some forms, and had them pour it. It turned out well and I was glad I did. Might be a consideration depending on your needs.
I cut rafters on mine and that worked well also. Again, I had never done that but always watched people do it. Got a book to make sure and went for it.
My neighbors put up one the year before that they got as a kit from Menard's. I wound up doing most of the work because they did not know how to build anything and it had turned out to be a lot harder then it should have. Looking back, I thought it was about as easy to frame it up like a house and do it right.
One other thing, I put a roll up door on it. That was kind of expensive, but at the time I thought we were going to stay there forever and in the long run it would be worth it. I had vinyl siding on it and so I hated to put a wood door on it that would need to be painted and such.
All in all it was a pretty fun project and when done, I thought it was a good looking functional addition to the house.

Edit: why did I not learn to spell?

[PastorPaul]

I bought my shed/garage plan book at the local borg about a year or two ago and have my plan picked out. Now I have to find the green to order the plans, so I can get the materials list, so I can find out how much green it is going to take to build. Being in tornado country, I'll probably increase my cost by using hurricane ties wherever I can.

Because of the spot where the shed would work best (gravel parking area along the alley), and building codes (minimum setback and permanent structure limitations), I have to build on skids (runners, ties, whatever); no foundation, no pilings. It has to be completely movable.

Due to the cost factor, I suspect that I'm at least three or four years away from construction... if I'm lucky! But when the day comes, it will be great fun to build something larger than a piece of furniture. Of course, with my health what it is, I'll have to get a lot of help with the heavy work. Don't want to make the neck and lower back damage worse... especially after surgery on one or both.

Of course, I'm still trying to convince one of the many shed dealers in about a 50 mile radius to put a 12x20 or 12x24 model on permanent display in my backyard. :D I'd even pay to have their company name and phone number on the 3 sides that will be easily visible from the street.

Pastor Paul
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"If they don't have woodworking in heaven, I ain't going!!!"

[I thought I unplugged it]

Here's mine.

I had some brick from an old patio that I used. Very easy to build. I still need a door. And of course there is the cleaning it out thing.

Carlos

[jeff233]

I know this is a pretty old thread, but I wanted to share this link to free shed plans over at Reddit... a pretty good find if I do say so myself.

Reddit - Free Shed Plans