12x24' Shed build---

bigblue02hd · Mar 30, 2010

After moving into our house in 2006 and trying to store most of our "lawn" related items in the 1 car house garage I decided we needed a shed. So I started planning on the construction of a 12x24' shed. This is the progress:

Ground breaking, Fall 2006-

Framing floor joists (2x4 TYP on 12" centers)-

Plywood subfloor (3/4")-

Walls starting to go up (2x4's on 16" centers)-

Smartside sheathing and roof rafters-

Roofing and Doors, 36" walk-in, 8'x7' Garage, January 2007-

Trim-

Ramp built, Summer 2008-

The pic above was the final pic I had saved on the computer and it is from the Summer 2008. I'll get some updated shots now as its all landscaped.

rockchucker · Mar 30, 2010

Looks great! Just curious though...Why not pour a pad? Are you planning on moving it at some point in time? You might want to tie your Truss System together also. You will lose a little height in the Peak but it will help over time to not push the sides of your building out.

3cyltrbo · Mar 30, 2010

agree with tying the trusses together, (trusses rarely fail vertically, they usuallly fail horizontally)

nice build

hoping to do the exact same thing in my backyard.

W

RbrtAWhyt · Mar 30, 2010

Man, thats awesome. Great size for a garden shed. Thats a project I'm going to tackle this summer. Did you wire it for lights?

51rider · Mar 30, 2010

That shed will be about the same size as my final garage space :shocking:

You guys are so lucky to have the space available to build decent 'shops & garages.

rieferman · Mar 30, 2010

Did you buy plans, or just sort of figure it out on your own? Looks really professional, nice work!

bigblue02hd · Mar 31, 2010

Thanks everyone!

You can't see it in the pics because the angle of the shot, but before the roof sheathing went on I did collar ties on the rafters. I agree and wouldn't do it without them!

The reason I didn't pour a pad was b/c I may have to move it someday. Its close to property line on that side of my yard. My dad currently owns the adjoining property and someday, unfortunately, it might come up that it would be too close.

Finally, just this past winter I ran conduit out there and wired it. I only have a few receptacles and two flourescent lights, but it'll do!

I just built the shed from scratch. I'm a self employed general contractor and love doing these sort of projects.

Thanks again for the compliments!!!

jwhcars · Mar 31, 2010

You did a nice job and the color on the shed matches the inside of the garage.

bigblue02hd · Mar 31, 2010

Yep.. haha.. you noticed!

I kinda have a "theme" going on, huh?

sgarver · Apr 4, 2010

Looks pretty good from here!
What do you think it cost you to build it?
I was just looking for a spot in my yard to do the same thing.
also looking for some plans as i am not a contractor.
your descriptions as you go are almost enough to build from
thanks for your pictures and information

nate379 · Apr 4, 2010

Do you think 2x4s are going to be enough? I am planning on using 2x8s for my 16x20 shed, supporting it in on the edges and in the center, so roughly an 8ft span

rockchucker · Apr 4, 2010

bigblue02hd said:
Thanks everyone!

You can't see it in the pics because the angle of the shot, but before the roof sheathing went on I did collar ties on the rafters. I agree and wouldn't do it without them!

Good show! I figured you would with the rest of the project looking spot on just making sure though!

bigblue02hd said:
The reason I didn't pour a pad was b/c I may have to move it someday. Its close to property line on that side of my yard. My dad currently owns the adjoining property and someday, unfortunately, it might come up that it would be too close.

Thanks again for the compliments!!!

Very good reason to not pour a Pad! Excellent work man.

bigblue02hd · Apr 5, 2010

sgarver said:
Looks pretty good from here!
What do you think it cost you to build it?
I was just looking for a spot in my yard to do the same thing.
also looking for some plans as i am not a contractor.
your descriptions as you go are almost enough to build from
thanks for your pictures and information

Thanks. I remember adding up receipts at one time and coming to around $2500.00. I can't find that list/paper now, of course. Glad I could help and give you visual assistance.

nate379 said:
Do you think 2x4s are going to be enough? I am planning on using 2x8s for my 16x20 shed, supporting it in on the edges and in the center, so roughly an 8ft span

Mine 12' wide, with 2x4's on 12" centers. They are supported on each end, a quarter, half, and three-quarters of the way throughout. It is definitely enough. And I've used 3/4" plywood for the flooring. It doesn't give at all and is very sturdy.

Most "store" bought buildings use much less material. Sometimes 2x4's on 16" centers and 1/2" or 5/8" plywood.

rockchucker said:
Good show! I figured you would with the rest of the project looking spot on just making sure though!

Very good reason to not pour a Pad! Excellent work man.

Thanks man!

BC iron works · Apr 5, 2010

ok ill ask how much to build
do you save a lot over buying one
and you did a great job

nate379 · Apr 5, 2010

Was wondering cause my Dad had a small shed, around 8x10 and it had a 2x4 floor. Was supported on teh sides and the middle and after a few years it was getting really flimsy. Pull the 4 wheeler in there and it would noticeably drop.

I figure the cost of a 2x8 vs a 2x4 isn't too much, I want to say around $5 vs $7 and replacing the floor means tearing the whole shed apart so may as well overkill it a bit.
I may even support mine every 4 ft instead of 8. The 4x6 beams are $40 for a 16fter though.

bigblue02hd said:
Thanks. I remember adding up receipts at one time and coming to around $2500.00. I can't find that list/paper now, of course. Glad I could help and give you visual assistance.

Mine 12' wide, with 2x4's on 12" centers. They are supported on each end, a quarter, half, and three-quarters of the way throughout. It is definitely enough. And I've used 3/4" plywood for the flooring. It doesn't give at all and is very sturdy.

Most "store" bought buildings use much less material. Sometimes 2x4's on 16" centers and 1/2" or 5/8" plywood.

Thanks man!

bigblue02hd · Apr 6, 2010

BC iron works said:
ok ill ask how much to build
do you save a lot over buying one
and you did a great job

Thanks... yeah like I said in the post above... I remember only spending around $2500 for all the materials. So it was definitely alot cheaper to build this one then buy one (in my area). Plus I know mine is better built compared to the "store" bought ones.

nate379 said:
Was wondering cause my Dad had a small shed, around 8x10 and it had a 2x4 floor. Was supported on teh sides and the middle and after a few years it was getting really flimsy. Pull the 4 wheeler in there and it would noticeably drop.

I figure the cost of a 2x8 vs a 2x4 isn't too much, I want to say around $5 vs $7 and replacing the floor means tearing the whole shed apart so may as well overkill it a bit.
I may even support mine every 4 ft instead of 8. The 4x6 beams are $40 for a 16fter though.

Yeah we typically build everything overkill.

So I'd go with the 2x8s if you can get them now. Better to build it overkill, then regret it later!

hicketts · Apr 6, 2010

Small world, are you from Landenberg. I went to Avon Grove and teach there now.

bigblue02hd · Apr 6, 2010

Yup... born and raised, and I'll probably die here too!!! lol....

Definitely a small world... my grandparents used to live right near Little Britain. They lived right off 272 near Little Britain Store.

nate379 · Apr 7, 2010

Dunno if 2x8s are overkill or not. Decks are normally framed with 2x8s so I figure if you go that large on just a deck I should as well on a shed that will have several thousand lbs in it. If I had my lawn tractor, an ATV and a snowmobile in there, that is roughly 1800lbs just in those machines.

I may even support it every 4 feet instead of 8.

PurdueSD · Apr 7, 2010

What is smartside siding??

Fiber cement?
Masonite?

Where did you buy it and how much?

Thx

hicketts · Apr 7, 2010

PurdueSD said:
What is smartside siding??

Fiber cement?
Masonite?

Where did you buy it and how much?

Thx

Around here you can buy it from the many Amish shed building firms, it is supposed to be rated for exterior use. It's not much more than regular T1-11, I think last project I used it for 5/8" was around $23 at Stolzfus in Atglen Pa.

hicketts · Apr 7, 2010

bigblue02hd said:
Yup... born and raised, and I'll probably die here too!!! lol....

Definitely a small world... my grandparents used to live right near Little Britain. They lived right off 272 near Little Britain Store.

I live right off Green Lane. If you don't mind me asking whats your name. I am Ricketts

bigblue02hd · Apr 8, 2010

Yeah, I've gotten that Smartside from Lowe's.... its about $20-$25 a sheet. It is OSB based with a wood-grain finish on the outside. Its primed (tan) already and is supposed to be resistant to bugs/rot.

Wow, I was gonna write that in my last post to you... but my grandparents (Griffith's) lived at 80 Green Lane. The lighter-colored brick rancher on the right after the new lane that goes back in there. My grandmother sold the house years ago and moved to a townhouse in Quarryville.

SyTyJim · Apr 8, 2010

Nice build! I'm going to build one myself too this summer. Just curious what spacing are the rafters? 16" oc?

Jimmy

bigblue02hd · Apr 10, 2010

Thanks...

Yeah the roof rafters are 2x6's on 16" centers.

SyTyJim · Apr 11, 2010

bigblue02hd said:
Thanks...

Yeah the roof rafters are 2x6's on 16" centers.

Thanks!

Jimmy

hicketts · Apr 11, 2010

bigblue02hd said:
Yeah, I've gotten that Smartside from Lowe's.... its about $20-$25 a sheet. It is OSB based with a wood-grain finish on the outside. Its primed (tan) already and is supposed to be resistant to bugs/rot.

Wow, I was gonna write that in my last post to you... but my grandparents (Griffith's) lived at 80 Green Lane. The lighter-colored brick rancher on the right after the new lane that goes back in there. My grandmother sold the house years ago and moved to a townhouse in Quarryville.

I am neighbors with Grandparents old house. I am the house they built behind them through the pine trees, the yellow two story. Your grandparents old house now has a 30x40 metal building off the garage. Did you have a younger cousin that went to Avon Grove about two years ago, but he lived in Oxford. If so I had him as a student.

bigblue02hd · Apr 12, 2010

Wow... like you said small world!!! Yeah that would be my cousin probably... I have a bunch, haha!

bigblue02hd · Apr 16, 2010

Here are a couple more recent shots... Don't mind the mess, its driving me crazy!!! I'll get it all organized as the weather warms up here and get some new shots. I can't wait for things to "green" up around here:

collar ties & loft:

small bench:

outside:

Jack Olsen · Apr 16, 2010

That angled corner on the bench is one of those details that -- for me -- really elevates a basic piece of equipment.

thomask · Apr 16, 2010

bigblue:

A really nice build up there in PA.

Great idea to be able to move her if ever needed.

Did it require permits or was it considered a farm building?

I agree with Jack Olsen on that cool bench detail.

bigblue02hd · Apr 17, 2010

Thanks guys!

I did the same "clipped-corner" detail on my bench in my 6x12' enclosed trailer. Keeps you from bumping your hip on a sharp corner when moving around too.

The only thing they'd be picky about is how close it is to the property line, but currently its owned by family so there isn't an issue right now. Someday when we have a chance I'd like to buy alittle more property on the other side of the building from the family and then I wouldn't ever have to consider moving it.

57210 · Apr 18, 2010

Just curious, how tall are your walls? Good looking building

bigblue02hd · Apr 21, 2010

Thanks..

I can get you an exact measurement tomorrow in the daylight... but just looking back at the pictures I'm gonna say they are about 91" tall (stud, bottom plate, double top plate).

I didn't want to cut all the exterior wall sheathing down from 96". And, I wanted the sheathing to cover the end grain of the 3/4" plywood flooring and the 2x4 treated band boards. Plus it covers alittle bit of the 4x4 main flooring beams as shown in the siding pics on page 1.

jonlb · Apr 22, 2010

As far as sheds go this one is super nice.

SyTyJim · Apr 22, 2010

I have another quick question for ya!

Is the roof a "6-12" if not, could you tell me what it is.

Thanks again,
:bowdown:

Jimmy

bigblue02hd · May 11, 2010

Wow... slacking on my part! I haven't been on in awhile to update.

SyTyJim-- No problem. Yeah its a 6/12 pitch.

Finally got some of my wiring done inside the building. I recently just had the fluorescent light plugged into a wall outlet. So I finally cut a box into the gable wall so I could mount my motion detector and wired it up to a wall switch. And, while everything was out, it made sense to hard wire up the fluorescent light as well. I'm going to add another 4' light soon.

Also I got some exterior trim painting done and finally installed my garage door seals. It'll feel nice soon to have finally "finished" a project! Haha.

I'll post up some recent pics when I get a chance.

bigblue02hd · Sep 10, 2010

Wow.. forgot to update this...haha!

Outside:

Inside: (generally looks like this, except the bench is cleaned off now. And, the fourwheeler and dirtbike aren't in the pic)

RbrtAWhyt · Sep 10, 2010

Whats the red tractor in the back? It looks like a neat older unit...

bigblue02hd · Sep 13, 2010

Thanks...

1958 Farmall Cub Lo-boy

My dad and I have a few of them.... this one was my grandfathers and I still mow with occasionally.

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