Build a Shed from Storage Shed Plans
Written by Post on November 25th, 2009 in Home Improvement.
These are a few easy tips for building a storage shed and remember, you need no special skills to build one of these sheds. But you will need good-quality storage shed plans or there is a good chance you will end up wasting much time and money and have a ramshackle building as well.
Consider, firstly, where you want to build your storage shed. For instance, you will need good access for any large equipment such as a tractor that will be kept in the shed. The size of the storage shed is very important, and it is better to err on the generous side – you will invariably find some big items that need to go in the shed, and that you had previously overlooked when you bought your storage shed plans!
Secondly, make a list of the larger items to be kept in the shed, and allocate a space for them. For example,will there be enough space for that tractor? will there be places to store all your tools tidily? Will you need to store items like paint out of sunlight? If you think that a small 6 x 6 ft storage shed will be enough, go for the next size up. You will be glad later.
Your storage shed plans will give you many combinations of shape, size and construction. Apex, pent or Dutch style roof? Wooden, metal or plastic construction? It is really easy to adapt your storage shed to be exactly the way you want, and our recommended source
of storage shed plans will include complete lists of materials and tools required for assembly.
You could decide to construct your storage shed from metal or plastic, but wood is the preferred option for most sheds because it is a renewable resource, it is easy to use and it blends in well on any site. It should be treated with chemical preserving agents or, even better, be pressure-treated during final production.
Your final decision is the type of foundation or base you require. Many storage shed plans call for a wooden floor, made from exterior-grade ply or tongue-and-groove planks, and this will be satisfactory for light traffic. They are not strong enough for storing heavy items, oil products or corrosive liquids. A concrete base is much better. It needs to be at least 4 inches deep and 2 or 3 inches wider than the shed external dimensions. This will cost a bit more (perhaps $200 more than the wooden alternative, depending on the size) but will last the life of the shed, be immensely hard-wearing and be maintenance-free.
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