Plans for Building a Storage Shed
Here are some simple pointers about how to build a storage shed from storage shed plans and remember, you do not need to be a professional or an expert to build a practical and good-looking shed. But you will need good-quality storage shed plans or you will most likely end up wasting lots of time and materials to make an unsatisfactory shed.
First, carefully choose the place where you will build your storage shed. For example, if it will store your ride-on mower, there should be easy access between the shed and the lawn. The size of the storage shed is very important, and it is wise to choose the next size up – you will invariably find things that you want to store in the shed after it has been built, 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 plan a space for them. For example,will you need an oversize door to get that tractor in? Will you be storing mainly small items that will need lots of shelves? 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 sufficient, go for the next size up. You will not regret it.
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 fashion your storage shed to be exactly the way you want, and those storage shed plans that we recommend will include complete lists of materials and tools required for assembly.
In deciding how to build a storage shed you could choose to construct it 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 manufacture.
Your final decision is the type of foundation or base you require. Many shed plans simply show a wooden floor, and this will be satisfactory for light use. They are not suitable for storing heavy items, oil products or corrosive liquids. A concrete foundation is the best solution. It needs to be at least 4 inches deep and 2 or 3 inches wider than the shed footprint. 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, take all the wear you can throw at it and be maintenance-free.
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