Source for Shed Plans and Instructions

[e rock]

The one I built at my last house was 8x12 and I figure I spent about $1200 in materials. But it was a 1x4 floor, 16"-centered walls, rough-cut cedar siding, and cedar shake roof. The only plywood/pressboard on the whole thing were the little triangle braces for the door frames. I built it by myself in a week of evenings after work (probably 8 hours just in nailing on the roofing). Due to permitting issues, I had to make it 'mobile' and I also had to keep it under 120ft2, which was tight with the roof overhangs. For mobility, I built it so that a forklift could pick it up and it just sat in 9 of those concrete pier blocks with a 3" piece of PT 4x4 sticking up to support the floor frame.


At this house, I'm going to pour a little slab on the side of the house and build a cheap half shed to store the mower and stuff. Since it's out of sight, I'm not going to get too excited about it.

 

[Wile E Coyote]

As far as the trusses are concerned, is it kosher to use OSB and not plywood for the gussets? I plan to build my trusses on a template on the finished floor, and lift each one up. No ridge board. If I can't score the extra help required, I'll go the other way.
I'd also like to use OSB or MDF for the flooring, but I'm not confident about the weatherability. I expect only a few inches of rain yearly.
The shed will surely see a few engine blocks rolled in/out, so ya think 2x6" joists, 16" OC, and 23/32" OSB or MDF would survive a good long time?
I'd like this shed to ADD a little to my property value, and not look like ass in a few years.

 

[firetruck41]

I wouldn't do an MDF floor, if it gets any moisture, it is going to warp, swell and weaken. OSB should be fine, I would think, OSB is used used as sub floors, exterior sheathing, and roof sheathing around here.

 

[e rock]

I wouldn't do an MDF floor, if it gets any moisture, it is going to warp, swell and weaken.

X2, even in Havasu.

 

[cardinal33]

Felix,

Congratulations on the house, six houses and ten years later and I can tell you that buying a house has caused my Cruiser hobby to take back a seat to fixing up old houses.

84 Lumber sells a prefabbed/pre-built truss that is wall and ceiling combined. Makes it a snap to build a shed. They come in a few sizes and you just buy as many as you need and sheath with OSB. Buy a Roybie Cordless Impact Screwgun and built it all with coated deck screws. Also, cough up the cash for a pre-hung exterior door - makes it easier to make the shed secure. You can special order an out swing door from 84 as well.

If you want to do it DIY, this is about as cheap and easy as it gets - they will deliver the materials as well:

http://www.84lumber.com/Projects/storagebuildings.asp



Cheapest to build the whole thing on precast concrete piers as a slab cost a few bucks in the DC area.

-Stumbaugh

Ah good old 84 lumber! I forgot about them

 

[bkfj40]

didja finish with the shed yet Felix?

cold weather is coming and it won't be much fun framing in the snow


bk

 

[Felix]

No, not yet. I was away for a couple weekends, then there was the rain. And I can't seem to get anything done during the week. Plus, I'm slow as hell.

My absolute, wife-imposed, deadline is Thanksgiving; her parents are coming. I've got two three-day weekends coming up, so I think it will get done. As of now, I've got the foundation, floor, and three walls built (one sheathed). Next step is to build the roof trusses, then erect the walls, build the 4th in place (double door), and put up the trusses and roof.

I realized weeks ago that it probably would have been a better move to have someone else build it or at least use a kit, but it's kinda fun. Plus, now I'll know how to build a shed.

 

[kulangot]

Felix,

You made a wise move. Now, you'll be able to tackle other projects around the house with the same tools and skills. I've never seen a pre-built shed that I thought was well made or was made with good materials. They are pretty flimsy.

Just try to go out there and get one thing done at a time, sooner or later it will be done.

In 2002, Josh Fleming and I built a 24'x47' "shed" in my back yard. I thought it would never get done but it did.

You'll also find the basic carpentry skills handy when you get into metal fab.

-Stumbaugh

 

[Felix]

Well, this past weekend I finally made myself a shed. I still have a little bit to do like paint, trim, and a small section of siding, but it's good enough that I'm storing stuff in it.

Huge thanks to Dan (Blue77FJ40) and my neighbor Pat (who will never read this). Without their help, I'd still be looking at a pile of wood.

As Dan said, inquiring minds want to know, so on with the pics with one extra for cruiser content -

 

[Blue77FJ40]

Well done! Congratulations on meeting your timeframe.

Now, all you'll need are the overhead ibeam for the engine hoist, the oil pit, the...

 

[Landpimp]

Sealand contaniers........I got a 22ft in my back yard, cant beat em.....and they are considered "portable" so most places wont give you crap about them, get a pair of them....space them apart and build a roof between the 2........storage and a carport

 

[bkfj40]

Nice job Felix...Dan definitely deserves some cruiser karma heading his way for helping out...


now to fill it with cruiser parts

bk

 

[Felix]

now to fill it with cruiser parts

bk

I'm halfway there already.

 

[fjman]

Shed looks great! i could definately use a shed if I had a yard.... it seems my roomate believes all of my personal belongings belong in a closet... 1 closet.....