| So you want to build a saltbox storage shed? | | | | the cut charts down to the local lumber yard, you |
| Great decision! I'll tell you now that building this | | | | can have the pieces cut for you to exactly the |
| type of shed was one of the most awesome | | | | right size so that all you have to do is to fit the |
| decisions I ever made for my outdoor living | | | | pieces together like a big puzzle! No chance of |
| space. You probably know that this type of shed | | | | wasting money on scrap lumber form measuring |
| gets it's name from the New England colonial | | | | mistakes! |
| structures and has a totally unique asymmetric | | | | 2. Materials List |
| structure. There are two stories to the front | | | | A good set of saltbox storage shed plans will |
| because of the short steep slope of the roof at | | | | come with a materials lit right down to how many |
| the front and one story to the back because of | | | | nails you will need! This means that you can take |
| the long sloping aspect of the roof to the rear. | | | | the list to various suppliers an get the best deal |
| The double doors at the front mean that I can | | | | on the lumber and you'll know up front what it's all |
| store really large items such as my snow mobile | | | | going to cost you! No nasty surprises. |
| or any of my personal watercraft items. | | | | 3. Check First |
| It's true. This shed has a lot of character and all | | | | Check with your local building department to |
| my neighbours envy me but it can be challenging | | | | make sure that building a saltbox shed on your |
| to build. Here are 3 reasons why I'm glad I had a | | | | property is acceptable. You may need a building |
| good set of saltbox storage shed plans to help | | | | permit if you have permanent foundations or |
| me get my saltbox storage shed right first time! | | | | your shed is over a certain square footage. Often |
| Detailed Instructions | | | | neighbourhoods have a set of rules and |
| 1. Saltbox storage shed plans have step by step | | | | regulations that you have to adhere to and there |
| instructions. This really is essential for the | | | | may be certain restrictions on your shed design, |
| complicated, sloping roof structure. None of the | | | | color or placement. Make sure that you are in |
| friends or neighbours who came to help me had | | | | compliance. You can be sure that a good set of |
| never built a roof like it before so I'm glad I was | | | | saltbox storage shed plans will conform to building |
| taking the advice of a professional who had done | | | | codes. |
| this sort of thing over and over again. If you take | | | | |