Shed Build Construction

[D45]

Wall corner trim all done and caulked

Door entry trim and aluminum flashing all done and caulked

I used the matching LP Smartside trim........I will paint the trim in the spring


Tomorrow I will attempt the rollup door!

 

[D45]

Door is up....

Directions I think were poor, but the overall quality is great

Made in USA too!!

For $200, it was a great option

 

[D45]

 

[brass89]

Looks good, nice job on the door

 

[D45]

The shed is done, for now

I am pleased with how it turned out and love the storage space it created

In the Spring, I will build a front loft and probably paint the wall corner trim and install some vents on the front and back walls

 

[D45]

Anyone use outside/exterior solar powered LED lights?

I think it would be really cool to have two on the front and one on the back

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solar-Power...999?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8664c087

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Heavy-D...695?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ee823b1f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solar-Power...506?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f406c8562

 

[Beemer533]

Very nice! I do like the roll up door, it looks good.
I've used a couple of Solar floods in the past and they did work OK.
Definitely worth it if you aren't planning on running power..

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[brass89]

D45, yes as a matter of fact I have a solar led 'flood' light up right now. It depends what you're trying to achieve, how much light etc. The one I have is here http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2VMI7W/?tag=atomicindus08-20 , $40 - but I wouldn't recommend it.

It's like a glorified night light. Looking out the living room window I can hardly tell it's on unless I look right at it. When I'm outside there's a faint glow - just enough to keep from tripping over things I guess, similar to the light output of those solar driveway marker lights except in a flood pattern.

If it was for security, I might try to find a better one. I've only had maybe 1 or 2 times of bad weather where it ran the battery down from not enough sunlight to recharge it so no complaints there. If unobtrusive to neighbors is what you want, one of the more inexpensive ones like the one I linked to will do. Just be sure to read the lumen output and check it against some charts to get an idea so you know what you're getting. 120 lumens isn't much. Nothing like the old standard 100w incandescent flood lamps.

Best of luck and good job on the shed.

 

[xtremek]

Very nicely done. Since you're done with your's, that means you can come over and help me do one for my wife.

 

[D45]

Bumping this up..........the shed and roof held up great over the winter

I just built a front loft area, that is about 3 feet wide, running the entire 10 foot width of the shed. More great, usable to storage area of all my hunting tree stands and steps.

I need to built two ramps, for my riding mower............it is around 450 pounds and has 6" wide front tires and 8" wide rear tires

I was hoping to use a pressure treated 2x10 board and some "Z" channel ramp brackets

The 2x10s should be plenty strong,.......right?

 

[jonjon1]

Everyone is going to have a different way, I always did 2x4's 8" o/c with 4x4 pt skids going the opposite way 24"-36" o/c. All PT until the wall studs, you won't regret a 3/4 PT plywood on the floor, I would also glue and screw all the components of the floor. The Floor is the most important part of your build, on such a small building doing 2x4's 8 o/c with skids, and 3/4 floor all PT will only cost you a few bucks more...

With the floor this way I have parked my cat skid steer on it, and that thing is HEAVY, all the doors still open and shut..

 

[RickP]

For your ramps, the 2x10s should be plenty strong enough. They are a little bouncy, but you should be okay if the ramps are pretty short. I had a problem with traction on my ramps, but only when the tires were wet. Some non-skid tape or ridges attached to the ramp will fix it.

 

[D45]

Yeah, I also think 2x10s will be plenty good to go.........I won't tell you what I have been using!!! haha!!!

The boards will be short, which will help to their rigidity when loaded........maybe 3-1/2 feet long total

Thanks for the traction tape idea

 

[D45]

I bought a VERY nice Reese ramp bracket kit from Tractor Supply, for 2x12 boards

My tractor is 425 pounds dry, without anyone on it

Each of the Reese ramp brackets will support 700 pounds

I bought a 2x12x10 pressure treated board and cut it in half

Drill some holes and mounted the brackets up

I measured deflection with the mower on the ramps, not even 1/16" movement

It worked perfectly, and the ramps are removeable, so they do not hang far out in to the lawn and take up very little space inside the shed

VERY VERY pleased for a $45 investment

 

[RickP]

Nice. I'm definitely going to have to get one of those when I build my shed.

 

[D45]

I will get some pictures of the ramps, they are much much better than the 1x10 boards that I was just laying on the shed corner.........haha!!!

These will last forever......very pleased with them

 

[D45]

Rock solid ramps

 

[Beemer533]

Looks good. I like the idea of removable ramps...

Glad to hear everything worked out this winter!

 

[D45]

I need some loft venting, it gets very HOT inside

The main level is fine, just the front and back loft areas need some air flow

 

[zcar751]

Look at cabinet screws they tend to have a flat wide head. Personally I would look for stainless steel pan head screws so they won't start rusting and stain the alluminum. ACE stores tend to have a large hardware sellection.

 

[PT Doc]

Nice. That horizontal seem at the front above the door is begging for some trim.

How much time do you think you have in this build? What is your estimated cost? This is good info for the next guy that is considering buying vs. building.

Good job.

 

[D45]

Look at cabinet screws they tend to have a flat wide head.

For what?

 

[D45]

Nice. That horizontal seem at the front above the door is begging for some trim.

How much time do you think you have in this build? What is your estimated cost? This is good info for the next guy that is considering buying vs. building.

Good job.

Yeah I could throw some trim there, but its the brown aluminum Z channel

I easily spent 5 months working only a few days a month on the shed.........around $1,600

 

[engineer2]

Thanks for the great build thread!
I'm planning a shed, but I am concerned with keeping raccoons and skunks from taking up residence underneath. Any opinions on insulating the shed?

 

[D45]

You (or I) could easily put in a front filler board so that the 4x4 posts are not visible, or that there was not the gap

I am definitely not concerned or interested in insulating the walls, but I am sure you could for a very reasonable cost

 

[engineer2]

I was thinking with the wild temperature/humidity swings we get in the upper Midwest I need to keep condensation to a minimum so tools don't rust. There has to be a magical combination of ventilation, insulation and solar gain.

 

[D45]

I am in NW Indiana, about 45 min from Chicago

I have built sheds before, and never had a rust issue

 

[Beemer533]

No insulation here and we generally have fairly high humidity in the summer. I don't have any rust issues with my stuff in the shed.

I do have Ridge and soffit vents.

Unless you are going all out and insulating the floor, walls, roof and using insulated doors, I would think it would be sort of a waste of time.

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[Sal Bandini]

Lifelong Chicago-area resident and I've never had rusting issues with tools in detached non-insulated garage.

 

[engineer2]

Good to know. The rusty tools I've seen must have been from leaky sheds.
I was concerned because last week my garage floor was damp with humidity after I opened the door on our first warm and humid day. It does that a few times a year after cool days are followed by warm and humid days.

 

[D45]

What are some decent wall mounted vents?

I need to add some air flow to cool the front and back loft areas

 

[D45]

These are nice and cheap, I could do a total of 4, two on the front and two on the back

http://www.menards.com/main/buildin...aluminum-undereave-vent/p-1697313-c-13256.htm

 

[ymurf]

Nice shed.I have been wanting to build one myself to get some stuff out of the garage. How much was the total cost?

 

[JACDes]

This is your best advise. The majority of money is spent on labor for any project. If you are building it yourself you can afford to build it properly. 2x6 and 2 layers of 5/8 plywood staggered seems. Make for a solid floor.

4" of concrete would be even better, and the floor will never rot out.
You can even re-use the 2x4 forms for the wall framing.

 

[D45]

Nice shed.I have been wanting to build one myself to get some stuff out of the garage. How much was the total cost?

I'd say around $1500

 

[G20-Budo]

D45,

I just finished looking through your entire thread, very cool shed build! I'm considering a backyard shed and yours look like it would be great for my uses. I want to clear the clutter/lawn tools, etc from the garage and the yard, and a shed like this I think would workout great for me.

Though I live in the phoenix, az area..so I'm not sure how a wood shed like this would hold up to the crazy heat in the summers. What kind of maintenance do you expect a wood shed like this would require in the heat here in AZ?

Again, GREAT shed!

 

[D45]

Thanks for the great build thread!
I'm planning a shed, but I am concerned with keeping raccoons and skunks from taking up residence underneath. Any opinions on insulating the shed?

Never had an issue with critters under there

I like it raised up off the ground, for moisture control (snow) and also so that there is some air flow underneath to help keep the floor dry

Not worth it for me to insulate, since it is closed up during the cold months

 

[D45]

I would just add in a front and rear vent or a roof vent, to help with heat build up inside the shed

No reason why this shed would not last for a long time, regardless of the temps

 

[4thesporty]

I registered here to research my upcoming shed build, recognized your user name from other forums and read your thread in one sitting.

As with your other projects I enjoyed reading a well detailed and organized build thread here. Thanks, and good job on this shed.

 

[crooklyn]

Great build nice details