Recent content by andrew978

I have about 5 sheets of Advantech OSB left over from setting my roof, and I was wondering if I could use them on the interior? Reason I ask is that we're in a cold climate and while its OSB on one side, the other side is red which you use the ZIP tape to cover. I've already used regular OSB...

Coming along fine. Got all the shingles on today and will finish up the wrap on Monday. Next on to bevel board and windows.

Hey thanks for the replies. Yeah the "garden shed" is 14' wide, but the span is 7'. And yes, I'm totally overbuilding it in part because the neighbors shed last year collapsed from the snow and the shed is directly in the path of a major wind channel in our area and we see 40-50mph gusts over...

Last year we had 5' of snow on our roofs so when designing my shed, I upgraded the rafters. At some point I will get a PE stamp but I'm curious if I could at least get a ball park for now on what snow depth my roof can hold? All the calculators online give you the max span. I guess as long as...

Sorry that was an older photo. Updated photo: thanks for the help. With a 7ft span headers weren't necessary. I still may add them not sure since alot of people are asking why they are not there. All of the rafters are installed and not only over-nailed by an over zealous nail gun...

I'm knee deep, 8 days in on getting my shed done and have run into a little issue. I'm off about 1/2 on the rafter spacing on the right side of the shed. The left side is ok and runs clean 16" OC. Since I am doing this alone, I'd rather not have to drop a chalk line and cut these roof boards...

Update on this:

Final stages of getting the roof squared away for my new shed. Overall its 14x20 and here is what the current plan calls for on the truss design: What I would like to do is maximize storage and open space. I know I know. A contradiction. Storage is only boxes, light things and XMAS...

I'm not sure on the spacing of the runners, but this seems the most simple to me. I could also use 5 of them instead of three but damn that seems like a lot. Not too keen on lapping the 4x4 together to get the 20' length so I'll see what the maximum length they go to around here. With the...

Hey thanks John. That was my next question. For a 14x20 shed you are thinking 10 4x4's? I'm glad I'm on this forum because at 3 I was way off. The shed will have a decent table saw and drill press so I need it beefy. I was thinking 2x8's for the floor joists restingbon that 4x4 for the...

Closer to the design I'm trying to get done.

Yeah I'm 50/50 on the stairs and agree they would take too much room. I think code wise as well that sets off alarm bells as its an "official" second floor instead of a loft. Its just getting large boxes up there with a ladder (and back down) makes it tricky. Plans for heat was to get a space...

So after reviewing some local shops and online, I figure at this point I know enough to at least give this a shot. Zero carpentry skills but the bench here with this group seems good enough that I might get this done. Also for me this is kind of personal because my father built our garage when...

New shed for the yard is in the works and after sampling a lot of designs, a few quotes and two visits to local dealers ( Reeds Ferry and Post Woodworking ) I've decided that I have to do this myself. So, for today after reviewing some flooring options I came across this site and it seems to...