| So you've decided to build a shed yourself instead | | | | anything like me, you'll probably end up putting |
| of getting one of the expensive prebuilt ones in | | | | more than you thought in it. Measure the area |
| the stores? Great idea. You will save a ton of | | | | accurately. |
| money and just imagine how good it's going to be | | | | Ask permission |
| to have all that extra storage. As you probably | | | | 4. Check with your local building department to |
| know there are a few things you're going to have | | | | make sure that building a shed on your property |
| to consider before you even lift a hammer. | | | | is acceptable. You may need a building permit if |
| Here are my top 5 factors for successful shed | | | | you have permanant foundations or your shed is |
| construction: | | | | over a certain square footage. Often |
| Location of your shed | | | | neighbourhoods have a set of rules and |
| 1. There are a few considerations here like | | | | regulations that you have to adhere to and there |
| location of a utility line, the direction of sunlight, | | | | may be certain restrictions on your shed design, |
| the angling of the roof and what styled of shed | | | | color or placement. Make sure that you are in |
| will suit the location you have chosen. What sort | | | | compliance. |
| of weather do you get? If it gets really hot | | | | Get a Good Set of Plans |
| you're going to have to get vents in the roof as | | | | 5.The web offers an amazing selection of shed |
| heat can damage what is inside. Cold, snowy | | | | construction plans you can download at a |
| weather needs a sturdier shed with a sloping roof. | | | | reasonable price. Getting a plan designed by a |
| How many doors and windows do you want? | | | | professional who has designed a structure that is |
| Foundation | | | | both sound and functional and is engineered to |
| 2. If you want your shed to last you must have a | | | | meet local building codes will save you so much |
| foundation. A rock-based foundation with concrete | | | | time and money in the long run. You will get a |
| poured over it will last a lifetime but your shed | | | | materials list that you can take along to suppliers |
| can sit on levelled blocks or a gravel base too. | | | | to get the best price and buy everything you |
| The ground where the shed is to be constructed | | | | need at the one time. Together with step by step |
| must be level before laying the foundations. | | | | instructions and clear illustrations, you also get a |
| Size of your shed | | | | chart on how to cut your wood, the sizes of all |
| 3 How big does the shed need to be? Do you | | | | the pieces. Ever heard the phrase "measure |
| want to store your leafblower, edger and | | | | twice, cut once"? How good will you feel when all |
| lawnmower inside? Make sure you build a slightly | | | | the measuring 's been done for you?! No worries |
| bigger shed than you need to because if you're | | | | there! |