Looking for feedback before I get started
Hi Shedditors,
Long time listener first time caller. I’m in the very early stages of building a shed/home office in the backyard, but my design plan is a little unique. I’m relatively handy (installed fences, replace light fixtures, installed new outlets fixtures, redid my whole basement from nothing into a speak easy bar with a secret passage, installed flooring, helped build a garage, etc). I also have a brother in law that lives a few miles away that is a licensed electrician, so I have that part covered in spades.
I’m looking for some insight on my plan as I’m seeking to make this very nice but it’s a full DIY build in a unique layout.
Current render of the plan (using ChatGPT - this is purely for concept snd the measurement and scale are off).
Overall plan:
- 6 inch gravel foundation
- power run to shed from breaker
- shed/office will be 8x15
- hot tub area will be 10x10 (open so it gains space from boundary line offset)
- lean to design with at least 12 inches of clearance in the back onto the gravel foundation.
- aluminum roof
- mini split for heating and cooling
- also replacing the shitty old fence
Anything I’m missing or mistakes I should watch out for?
One question I have that I can’t find good guidance on. Should I build the office/shed portion and then do the hot tub overhang separately? Or do a continuous line? I can’t seem to find a good method spelled out on how to extend a roof like this in the most effective way.
Thanks in advance!