Shed Building 101
Building your shed can be a very rewarding process. If you enjoy building things you will get a great sense of accomplishment out of your new building. For those of you with little building experience, taking on a shed building project is a very good idea. Generally speaking, since a shed is a very simple structure it makes a great place to cut your teeth.
Where should you start? Plan, plan, plan! Don’t just go to the store and pick up some nails and a few boards and start putting things together. You will have a frustrating time and will not enjoy your project. Here are the steps you should take.
- Design or buy a set of plans
- Generate a materials list
- Shop around, take your materials list to several suppliers and get the best price. Often they will compete for your business, especially with the economy like it is.
- Pick and prepare your location. Depending on the function of your shed you will want it placed differently. Make sure that you will have easy access and that it doesn’t look out of place. Often you won’t need a foundation. If properly built, your shed can be leveled on several blocks and simply be free standing. Check your local building codes.
- Get your materials or have them delivered.
- Follow your plan and build.
- Use and enjoy your shed for many years to come.
This is a basic overview of the steps you should take when building a shed or outbuilding of any kind. I will pick some different aspects of this process and post about them as time goes on.
