Had some heavy rains recently and hasn't gotten a chance to really look at this shed. It seems like it's got water damage and needs quite a bit of repair. Would it be worth repairing, or am I better off just getting a new shed?
I recently tore down my grandmothers rotten old shed and i am building the shed based on the stud design of the old shed, designa online and some alterations to fit in the garden corner neatly. I am using treated wood for the main beam and column parts but i am economising by reusing wood recovered from old projects. This is the standing frame. I intend to put in a lot of diagonals front and back to stop racking and even sheath with some ply we have before putting shiplap outside. This will be the most expensive cost.
I want to make a truss roof and put marine ply and nail on felt just for the challenge. I have two windows going in that are single pane and the door is already made.
Any comments or improvements?
I am moving back in with my parents, but the animals in the house cause my asthma to act up like crazy, so I need to be fully seperate from them. My dad wants a man cave eventually, as a shed. I offered that if they let me get a shed and live there, I will pay for all of it, and when I move out, my dad can use the shed without paying as much.
I need the shed to be barely livable at a minimum. I need a (stand up) shower, toilet, sink, AC/heat, some electricity. I think those are the bare minimums of what I need, obviously a bed and some decoration and lighting as well.
I am trying to keep this as cheap as possible while still being good enough. I will most likely need insulation as well. Is there anything I am missing and what do I need to do? What is a rough estimation on cost? All we have is a gravel foundation currently.
Any relevant advice welcome!
I’m going to reupholster the ottoman and make new curtains, but nearly all the books have been shelved. There’s a tea cart on the left.
I’m specifically curious about these gaps where siding meets trim.
Im in New England. It’s an Amish shed. I’m not insulating, just plugging big holes with foam, and sealing seams with caulk. Do these gaps need silicone?
Any advise?
Weekend laborer following along with progress shots since we finished out framing and passed our first government mandated inspection on the structure itself. Had a vacation and work travel sandwiched in between now and the last post.
Door should be installed next weekend as it's way too damn hot outside for working past 10AM. Past this point I'm subbing out the roofing and the siding installs and focusing my time and effort on the electrical and plumbing (and weed cleanup).
If you are planning on installing forcefield just pay the premium for the yellow tape. The grey tape is flimsy and just does not inspire any confidence.
I live in upstate NY and was planning on building a wooden frame/gravel for my sheds foundation. However I've seen some people mention because of the snow they have experienced rot with this type of set up. Curious to hear about the shed foundations others have in a similar climate?
I’m trying to build a gravel foundation for a 10’x16’ shed. I’ve never really done this before and am just trying to get it right.
I have an area dug out that is 12’x18.3’. I’ve had some issues with some of the particulars of this.
I’m using 4x6 ground contact boards for the frame that will contain the gravel. Should I be putting a layer of compacted gravel underneath the frame so there’s a buffer and it’s not directly contacting dirt? I’ve heard differing opinions.
I definitely dug the hole too deep. My photos are just to show how far I went with an extra piece of 4x6 in there for a visual…. The ground where this is going is higher on the back than on the front and things just got a little carried away while I was trying to dig relatively level….mistakes were made…maybe When I drop the boards in, the top is several inches below flush with the surrounding ground at the front and even more at the back. It seems my only options are to either backfill some of the dirt or leave it and just buy more gravel. My dad has a heavy skid steer loader and thinks he can just bring it over and backfill it and drive over it several times and that will be good enough…I feel like I should rent a compactor and make sure it’s more evenly compacted everywhere. Is any of this right?
Typically where should the 4x6’s sit relative to ground level at the end? I guess I got it in my head that the top of the frame should be somewhat flush or slightly above the surrounding ground. Again, I realize I dug too far since it’s actually several inches below but I thought I needed more gravel underneath than is probably necessary.
I mentioned the compactor already for the dirt, but I would like it also use it for the gravel. Is this overkill? It seems like a lot to tamp down by hand.
I appreciate anyone taking the time to help. I realize there are issues, so I don’t really need to hear about it. I just want to figure the best way to get this done from here. Shed will mainly be used for storage, nothing too overly heavy. Thanks.
Looking to build a small shed just for 3 bicycles and one walking lawn mower. I don’t have a lot of room in the yard. I’m looking for ideas nothing over fence height
We moved our shed to the side of the house with the mistake of not installing gutters prior to moving. The shed sits about 5 inches away from the side of my house.
Looking for advice on installing gutters now or if other options would be better.
Just realized I’ve installed my underlayment upside down. What should I do?
Hi everyone. Apologies in advance if any of these questions are stupid, I’m learning. My wife and I moved into our house last fall. And as we’re getting used to the space we are realizing that having our treadmill, weights, etc in the spare room we have really doesn’t work well for us. Our house isn’t huge and it takes up valuable space that could be used for other things. We’ve been considering whether we could build a small backyard gym to get house space back.
I’m trying to understand whether having Tuff Shed or a similar company come build one for us would work for our purposes, or if there something better that would better meet our needs while keeping costs reasonable. Needs we have are:
Ability to accommodate a treadmill for running with a 300lb runner
Space for free weights (no squat rack setup though)
Space for yoga and ballet
Finished space that is climate controlled, with electricity
Under 200sq ft (anything more than that requires a permit in our city).
My main questions are:
I’m 300lbs and I run on our treadmill, do we need to put the structure on a concrete pad?
If something like a tuff shed is feasible, can you finish out and not have it be like working out in a sauna? Would you just finish it with insulation and drywall like a normal room?
What flooring do people commonly install for a build like this?
How do you ensure proper airflow and make sure you don’t run into any moisture issues?
We’re trying build a nice, comfortable space but I’m not sure what type of structure we really need. Would a shed-like structure meet our needs, or should we be considering some other type of structure/build? Again, sorry if any of these are horribly stupid questions. Thanks for your advice.
I would love some input or help with fixing a shed that's in rough shape. It's been in place for probably fifteen plus years and has held up relatively well. I'm debating whether I tear it down or fix it and replace the rotting wood. It sits against a tree that has had some dirt come up against the side so the one side has a lot of rotting boards, including the frame.
I'm hoping the attached pictures will help. My thoughts are to just kind of do a quick fix and put some new plywood along the whole floor and shore up the framing and call it a day. Would love to see if anyone has any other insightful ideas because it's definitely not my strong suit
Hi All,
I am looking to build a shed at the base of my garden. It's got a bit of a slope. Digging all out and leveling it is a bit of a work. If I start that I don't think I will be able to complete it. I asked around for a concrete base and the quotes were pretty high. I am in England and the avg was £2000.
I am looking for ideas if anyone has built a shed base on a slope. Any ideas is appreciated.
I got a quote to build a simple 10x16 shed and they want $11K. 🤣 They want $900 to paint it. I can buy the prefinished siding for $400. That price doesn't include the pad BTW.
I'm familiar with stud walls and hanging doors, although doors are not my strong suit. I've never built a roof though. I spent the afternoon arguing with Google over placement of rafter ties vs blocking. I know I don't want trusses and it may not have a ridge, but I likely want to add solar panels at some point, so a ridge may be necessary. I'll be using 2x6 rafters and ties and the pitch will be 9/22.
I'm sitting here looking up at my deck roof, 14x14, which has a double ridge beam, no blocking, no birdsmouth notching and a 'post' sitting on an end beam supporting the ridge. I assume the rafters are just toenailed to the triple 2x12 beams supporting the roof. The rafter ties also rest on the beams and are fastened to the rafters at the beam. There is also a brace sitting on the rafter ties running the length of the deck. I appreciate the simplicity of no birdsmouth notching, but I'm wondering how they lined it all up to nail it. Maybe there's some strong ties i can't see because of the multiple coats of stain.
I'd like some advice for a simple roof that may eventually have to support 12 solar panels on my 10x16 shed. We do get some snow, but no hurricanes or tornados. Yes, i have tools BTW.
Built this shed for a client a few years ago
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!
No prefab, no premade plans, just picking up lumber and designing from scratch