Shed Build Construction

[D45]

For residential code yes..... I'm aware

 

[Mandres]

What I don't understand is why you need to build another floor on top of the crushed stone floor you already built? Why not just use PT sills and frame the walls right on top of the foundation, as if it were a concrete slab?

 

[D45]

I wanted some air flown and air movement under the shed

Plus, as it stated earlier..... sitting the base on 4x4s will get the structure up off the ground, away from snow and moisture

 

[allinon72]

What I don't understand is why you need to build another floor on top of the crushed stone floor you already built? Why not just use PT sills and frame the walls right on top of the foundation, as if it were a concrete slab?

That won't fly in Indiana weather, even with PT sills. I put my shed on deck pylons.

 

[msgross]

If you aren't insulating then I don't see why 24" OC wouldn't work. It's enough for truss' on a normal house.

 

[D45]

Definitely not insulating the walls

I'd love to save some wood and cash by spreading out the wall studs a tad more

 

[D45]

I am just going to go with 16" OC studs

 

[TLCObsession]

There is a simple technique called advanced framing that allows you to build on 24" centers. Easy, simple and no problems if you did want to insulate.

 

[D45]

There is a simple technique called advanced framing that allows you to build on 24" centers. Easy, simple and no problems if you did want to insulate.

Care to explain

 

[D45]

I bought a boat load of 2x4s tonight, from 12' lengths, some 10' lengths and a **** load of per cut studs

Wall construction starts this week

 

[Micscience]

Nice build I like it a lot. I would like to extend my shed one day or just build a new one even though mine is fine it is a bit to small for my needs. Good luck.

Can someone help explain with what Mandres mentioned about the pressure treated sills as the base for the floor I can't seem to picture it in my head.

 

[D45]

Any suggests on door size and options for entry?

I was thinking about having two doors side-by-side and built from scratch..... 3' wide each......

This way when they are both open, I would have a 6' wide opening.......maybe 7' tall?

I think a roll up garage door would be cool, but what is the cost?

 

[glider]

Menards sell roll ups under the name Ideal. Just ordered some 7' wide by 6' 6" tall for $249 each. Can be ordered in any color. Barn doors look good but don't hold there tolerances well.

 

[glider]

I would say about $100 more for the roll up after you buy all the hardware and material for barn doors. I save hours going with roll ups.

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[D45]

Thanks for the info on the roll ups

How well do they seal and keep the snow/rain and dirt out of inside the shed?

http://www.menards.com/main/doors-w...-model-200-roll-up-door/p-1312943-c-12358.htm

$250 would be nice and save a lot of construction time, for having to build two doors

How hard or easy are these to install?

Would a 4' wide door opening be too small?

Suggestions for openings?

 

[glider]

The seal is fair and could be improved on with your threshold. I use a piece of diamond plate. If you stack a strip of diamond plate under the seal it creates a dam. The installation takes about 20min. with two people. I believe there is a video on there web site. The opening can be set to your needs. The smaller the door you go with gains you corner space just inside of door. I have installed hundreds of these with no call backs.

 

[D45]

I have used a piece of 90 degree 1/8" aluminum angle channel before for my thresholds, just to help with wear and tear on the floor

 

[D45]

Install of the roll up door seems pretty easy, I am a fan

So, if I want a 4 foot wide door, do I need a stud to stud rough opening of exactly 4 feet?

 

[D45]

Nevermind.......found it

http://www.idealdoorgaragedoors.com/installation/how-to-measure/




MEASURE WIDTH & HEIGHT

Measure existing door width and height in feet and inches. This determines the size of door needed. The rough opening should be the same size as the door.

 

[D45]

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2 Side Walls Are Done......12 Foot Long sections

 

[D45]

I am going to work on the front and back walls tonight and tomorrow

Hopefully have all four walls built, raised and installed this weekend

Just need to decide what size door opening I want

4' wide x 7' tall

6' wide x 7' tall

 

[D45]

What should OC roof truss spacing be at, for a gambrel roof?

Once again, do I need 2x4s here or are 2x3 acceptable?

Lastly, what should I use for roof sheathing? OSB? Treated? What thickness?

 

[glider]

I do gusset both sides but single side the outside truss. If you are not going with a ridge beam you should go 16"oc. With a ridge beam you can do 24"oc.

I would go with 2x4s and 7/16 osb.

 

[tomshep]

I am digging that roll up door idea on a shed. Nice work.

Tom

 

[D45]

I like the roll up door also

For the price, it will save a lot of material costs and a lot of time building the two doors

 

[glider]

http://janusintl.com/ is the real manufacturer for Menards and a few other roll up door retailers.

 

[D45]

Two side walls and the back wall are up

 

[D45]

Going to start on the front entry wall this week

Still not sure on the 4' or 6' wide door

 

[jkeller]

If you put a 4' door in, guaranteed you will need to get something 4'3" through the door in a month or so.


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[tomsmith]

If you put a 4' door in, guaranteed you will need to get something 4'3" through the door in a month or so.

This!

 

[D45]

How wide is an average riding lawnmower?

I'd love to have more than 2' room for storage on each side of the door......with a 6' wide door that's all ill get

 

[PelicanPines]

My rider mower has a 48 inch deck. My shed has a 60 inch double door. I have to raise the rubber thrower chute before pulling in... If I had it to do again... I would have went with a wider set of doors.

 

[jasong70]

Just a couple of observations. You should double or triple the outside corner where the other wall butts up. If you're going to put sheathing on the inside, make sure you leave yourself a nailing edge.

Also, after you finish your front wall, be sure to add a second 2x around the perimeter, bridging the other 2x top plate. It'll make it solid.

For the door, a 5' door covers most bases. You can get an overhead garage door or a roller door like the mini storage -- that's what i use. If you go with a roller door, I recommend you put in a man door if you plan to go in and out allot.

Looks great so far.

 

[jethrodawg]

Go with a 60 inch door. Most riding lawners have 38-42 in decks (plus the chute).

You'll quickly realize how fast a small shed like that will get filled with stuff. Trust me

 

[D45]

Just a couple of observations. You should double or triple the outside corner where the other wall butts up. If you're going to put sheathing on the inside, make sure you leave yourself a nailing edge.

Also, after you finish your front wall, be sure to add a second 2x around the perimeter, bridging the other 2x top plate. It'll make it solid.

For the door, a 5' door covers most bases. You can get an overhead garage door or a roller door like the mini storage -- that's what i use. If you go with a roller door, I recommend you put in a man door if you plan to go in and out allot.

Looks great so far.

Thanks for the info.......I will not be sheathing the inside, just leaving it bare studs

Yes, the front wall will be built with a few more 2x4s for added strength

The rollup overhead garage doors like Glider and I have discussed only come in 4x7 or 6x7 sizes.........I really don't want a huge rollup door up front, because I don't want to loose the storage and I think it will look odd to have something wider than a 6' wide door, with a 10' wide shed

 

[D45]

Go with a 60 inch door. Most riding lawners have 38-42 in decks (plus the chute).

My choices are either 4' (48") or 6' (72")

Unless I build the doors from scratch and skip the metal roll up door

 

[D45]

I'm thinking about this for exterior paneling:


http://www.homedepot.com/p/SmartSid...00055901?N=5yc1vZaripZ2wi#product_description

For $25 a sheet, that's pretty cost effective

Any other products I should look at?

 

[glider]

I'm thinking about this for exterior paneling:


http://www.homedepot.com/p/SmartSid...00055901?N=5yc1vZaripZ2wi#product_description

For $25 a sheet, that's pretty cost effective

Any other products I should look at?

Good product that is ready for paint.

 

[Tripp2012]

Good product that is ready for paint.

Second this ready to paint easy to cut and hang.

 

[D45]

Question on hanging it.......screws or nails?