4 Step Plan for Constructing a Shed
In many cases how you build your shed is determined by local building inspector.
I know at first you're probably thinking that's an infringement on my freedom.
Well don't worry.
If this happens to you, it is mainly because your town is trying to retain certain historical values which in turn keeps your property value high.
The construction techniques and plans that you use to build your shed is mostly up to you and what you're building the shed for.
For example you can choose to frame your walls out of 4X4 posts and beams instead of 2X4 studs, at the door you may build it with steps instead of ramp if you don't have a lawn mower, or you may build it with an entrance deck.
Shed construction plans - Foundation: On-grade foundations are typically well known they don't require any kind of digging and the expenses are fairly low, they are easier to build.
The components are small and so you don't have to do unnecessary heavy lifting.
The materials can be easily shifted around, which makes it simple to get everything level.
Frost-proof foundations on the other hand are more difficult to because it involves digging holes into the soil.
What makes these types of foundations even harder to construct is the fact that the ground can be very rocky or pack with hard-clay in which case you would bring in a backhoe.
Shed construction plans - How to frame shed's walls: For the wall framing you can use 3 distinct methods that works perfectly.
You have the option of using pole barn framing, first decide if you are going to be using round or square poles because the set up is a little different.
For example, round poles it is simpler to nail 2x6s in the horizontal position right across them, for square poles you can do the same or build frame sections out 2x4s.
You can use the post and beams methods which can be covered with plywood sheathing and siding just like any other building.
Or you can also use the stick built method, this one is being used more than the other methods because of its easiness to implement.
Shed construction plans - The floor of your shed: All you need to frame nearly any shed roof is a couple of rafters, and ridge board, in some cases, you may not even use the ridge board.
The usual way to frame a roof is by cutting and installing the rafter, ridge board, and ceiling joist each one by itself.
The benefit of doing it this way is that if you don't have a partner working with you you can still do it yourself.
The not so beneficial part of this is that you keep going up and down ladders, which can be very tiring and dangerous.
Another option is to assemble the roof trusses while on the ground, after that you can lift it up into place, with someone's helping you of course.
I know at first you're probably thinking that's an infringement on my freedom.
Well don't worry.
If this happens to you, it is mainly because your town is trying to retain certain historical values which in turn keeps your property value high.
The construction techniques and plans that you use to build your shed is mostly up to you and what you're building the shed for.
For example you can choose to frame your walls out of 4X4 posts and beams instead of 2X4 studs, at the door you may build it with steps instead of ramp if you don't have a lawn mower, or you may build it with an entrance deck.
Shed construction plans - Foundation: On-grade foundations are typically well known they don't require any kind of digging and the expenses are fairly low, they are easier to build.
The components are small and so you don't have to do unnecessary heavy lifting.
The materials can be easily shifted around, which makes it simple to get everything level.
Frost-proof foundations on the other hand are more difficult to because it involves digging holes into the soil.
What makes these types of foundations even harder to construct is the fact that the ground can be very rocky or pack with hard-clay in which case you would bring in a backhoe.
Shed construction plans - How to frame shed's walls: For the wall framing you can use 3 distinct methods that works perfectly.
You have the option of using pole barn framing, first decide if you are going to be using round or square poles because the set up is a little different.
For example, round poles it is simpler to nail 2x6s in the horizontal position right across them, for square poles you can do the same or build frame sections out 2x4s.
You can use the post and beams methods which can be covered with plywood sheathing and siding just like any other building.
Or you can also use the stick built method, this one is being used more than the other methods because of its easiness to implement.
Shed construction plans - The floor of your shed: All you need to frame nearly any shed roof is a couple of rafters, and ridge board, in some cases, you may not even use the ridge board.
The usual way to frame a roof is by cutting and installing the rafter, ridge board, and ceiling joist each one by itself.
The benefit of doing it this way is that if you don't have a partner working with you you can still do it yourself.
The not so beneficial part of this is that you keep going up and down ladders, which can be very tiring and dangerous.
Another option is to assemble the roof trusses while on the ground, after that you can lift it up into place, with someone's helping you of course.