Tuff Shed installed

[roll_the_dice]

I got my 10x12 Tuff Shed installed Monday. It is going to be used for dirty work...ie media blasting, powder coating, a little woodworking, and I am going to build a small paint booth also, etc... I am sure space will run out quickly. i am supposed to meet with the electrician later today for power couple of 230v connections for air compressor and powder coating oven and 5-6 regular outlets on the walls and ceiling as well as lighting. Going to have a breaker box in the shed for ease of use.

It was fun watching them put it together...like large legos...here are a few of the process.

Since I live in a hurricane zone, there are 3 foot auger bolts in each corner and attached through the shed. They are supposed to withstand 150 MPH winds...the roof won't but the entire building won't become a projectile.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Looks great! Cost?

 

[ducksface]

Code violation of electrical in the shed?

 

[roll_the_dice]

Thanks, I love it so far...stoked to get power to it so I can start using it. I upgraded to 8' walls, double doors, the transom lights above the doors, 3x3 windows, radiant barrier roof decking, and 6/12 pitch roof.

I bought it through Home Depot last month around Memorial Day. They were having a sale and I got it for $4800 installed with 24 months 0% financing. Love using other people's money for free!

 

[roll_the_dice]

Code violation of electrical in the shed?

Not here...we can have power to sheds. I am having a certified electrician do everything since I know squat about electricity. My wife is the planning, zoning, and codes enforcement director in a neighboring city, so she made sure everything is up to code and getting permits if needed.

 

[ducksface]

Not here...we can have power to sheds. I am having a certified electrician do everything since I know squat about electricity. My wife is the planning, zoning, and codes enforcement director in a neighboring city, so she made sure everything is up to code and getting permits if needed.

Good for you.
Most here hear what they want to.
Someone will read yours and insist it applies to them.
The tale isn't that it's legal. The tale is you did a valid check of what is legal.

The tie downs are a good, easily executed idea.

 

[roll_the_dice]

Good for you.
Most here hear what they want to.
Someone will read yours and insist it applies to them.
The tale isn't that it's legal. The tale is you did a valid check of what is legal.

The tie downs are a good, easily executed idea.

Thanks, and agreed, most people, in general, hear what they want to hear. We did not need a permit for the shed...anything under 200 sq feet doesn't need one. We adhered to the offset regulations for the property lines...4 feet. We will need a permit for the electricity and an inspection.

I liked the tie downs as well...simple idea, but nice to have just in case.

 

[D45]

They were having a sale and I got it for $4800 installed

Jesus, I built my 10x12 for around $1,500

 

[kTHREE]

Jesus, I built my 10x12 for around $1,500

Ohh like that door, where'd you get it?

 

[roll_the_dice]

Jesus, I built my 10x12 for around $1,500

That's why I shouldn't have listed price...no matter what I said, someone would say I built mine cheaper. The base price was $3600...I had about $1200+ in upgrades. When I got pricing to have one stick built, it was over $7k. Prices are different no matter what part of the country we live in. Yes, I could have built it with a friend cheaper, but I have too much going on to DIY right now...work and restoring a 1965 Chevy C10 and have rental properties that keep me hopping. I am happy...so that is all the matters.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

That's why I shouldn't have listed price...no matter what I said, someone would say I built mine cheaper. The base price was $3600...I had about $1200+ in upgrades. When I got pricing to have one stick built, it was over $7k. Prices are different no matter what part of the country we live in. Yes, I could have built it with a friend cheaper, but I have too much going on to DIY right now...work and restoring a 1965 Chevy C10 and have rental properties that keep me hopping. I am happy...so that is all the matters.

Hey man, you paid what you felt was a good price, so you got a good deal! The galvanized frame and extra windows add a ton to the cost.

Awesome work.

 

[D45]

Ohh like that door, where'd you get it?

Ideal rollup door from Menards......$199

Installed in 20 minutes

 

[ducksface]

Around here it would be cheaper to buy than build by a long shot when you consider effort and discontent and the time for trips for supplies. Mundane tasks are paid for around here.

Some here call an enclosed shed a finished garage and swear they built a finished garage for $17psft
Some here get 26mpg on the same vehicle I get 16.2mpg
Some here make 32% on their 401k that they'll never have to pay taxes on.
My wife is never as pretty, nor fat, nor mean.

No matter the situation on GJ, I am not up to snuff.
You Mr OP, who furnished valuable knowledge and did it all correctly, should be no different than I.

 

[roll_the_dice]

Around here it would be cheaper to buy than build by a long shot when you consider effort and discontent and the time for trips for supplies. Mundane tasks are paid for around here.

Some here call an enclosed shed a finished garage and swear they built a finished garage for $17psft
Some here get 26mpg on the same vehicle I get 16.2mpg
Some here make 32% on their 401k that they'll never have to pay taxes on.
My wife is never as pretty, nor fat, nor mean.

No matter the situation on GJ, I am not up to snuff.
You Mr OP, who furnished valuable knowledge and did it all correctly, should be no different than I.

Thanks, I only wanted to do it once and didn't have 6+ months to build it myself with 100 trips to HD or Lowes, especially with my truck being restored. I also didn't realize this was someone else's build thread? No need for pictures of someone else's build when a link or PM to his own build thread would suffice. No matter what, some rather put someone down or rain on their parade, when a "great job", would suffice. Oh well, I am happy with my work shop and I sleep well at night.

This will take some time...no need to take tons of time on the workshop...

 

[roll_the_dice]

Hey man, you paid what you felt was a good price, so you got a good deal! The galvanized frame and extra windows add a ton to the cost.

Awesome work.

Thank you sir...that is one of the things that sold me on this build was the galvanized frame.

 

[Eslader]

I did the same thing you did, OP. I work on cars. I'm not a gifted woodworker. When I build things out of wood they tend to be serviceable but... Imperfect. I wanted a good looking shed that would last and that I didn't have to trust myself to get right. I also didn't feel like spending a month of weekends building the thing.

I paid pretty close to what you paid to have a 12x16 barn style shed with two rooms, two entrances, and 4 windows put up. They showed up as I was leaving for work, and were shingling the roof when I got home. The shed looks great, it's very durable (it just came through a hailstorm that creamed my roof and siding with no damage whatsoever to any part of the shed), and best of all, rather than spending that weekend laying out supplies and gazing unhappily at all the work ahead of me I spent it loading things into the shed.

 

[Bronson]

Very nice!
My 10x12 kit that I built in 88 is getting rather worn, I need to do as you did.

 

[sawduststeve]

Evening Mate,

I like that a lot, I think it looks great, I always prefer traditional doors, a roll up door wouldn't suit the style.
In kit form is a good idea and I reckon supplied and fitted here the cost would be very similar.

Good work fella.
Regards
Steve.

 

[roll_the_dice]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the kind words. I met with the electrician and we are going to install the following:

1 breaker box
2-3 110v wall outlets on each side of the workshop
2 220v for oven and air compressor
1 110v ceiling outlet
2 ceiling T8 fixtures
stubbed for a ceiling fan
stubbed for an outside light (vintage gas station light)

I am just waiting for the estimate.

I also moved my media blast cabinet and dust collection in the shop...going to buy a parts washer from HF tomorrow. Also trying to figure out which air compressor to upgrade to...I want it to be American made and this is what I am considering my forever compressor. I have it narrowed down Quincy, Champion or Saylor Beall. I want as quiet as possible...I may build a compressor "shed" outside the workshop. That one I will do myself.

 

[roll_the_dice]

Power starts getting installed today! Met with the electrician last week...he gave me a quote and he is starting today. Glad he is a friends son in law...but still doing everything correctly with permits and inspection.

Can't wait to start using it as my shop!

 

[sean Buick 76]

Very cool nice shed I like it!

 

[Waterh20]

Very nice

 

[mike93lx]

Jesus, I built my 10x12 for around $1,500

And you spent 6 months building it... What's that worth?

I bet the OP didn't even get through a 3rd beer while watching it be built.

 

[D45]

It was my excuse to drink 300 beers and save thousands

 

[joseywales]

That's why I shouldn't have listed price...no matter what I said, someone would say I built mine cheaper. The base price was $3600...I had about $1200+ in upgrades. When I got pricing to have one stick built, it was over $7k. Prices are different no matter what part of the country we live in. Yes, I could have built it with a friend cheaper, but I have too much going on to DIY right now...work and restoring a 1965 Chevy C10 and have rental properties that keep me hopping. I am happy...so that is all the matters.

It's always hard to pay for what you can do yourself, but sometimes it's just about how you want to spend that time. Sometimes when I pay someone to do something, I make it a point to be doing something else I needed to get done, or simply spend time with the family. As far as cost, whatever. I paid too much for a Veto pack yesterday, then bought an as new Harper hand truck today for $15. Life is like poker. You play long enough and you probably break even. Enjoy the new shed!

 

[TedU]

I want as quiet as possible...I may build a compressor "shed" outside the workshop. That one I will do myself.

Not just for noise, I have an 80 gallon IR compressor and when I'm blasting it puts out a significant amount of heat, so I would definitely pursue this if you can.

 

[roll_the_dice]

Very cool nice shed I like it!

Thanks!

Very nice

Thank you sir.

And you spent 6 months building it... What's that worth?

I bet the OP didn't even get through a 3rd beer while watching it be built.

If you take 6 months of weekends away plus an hourly wage for time working on the shed...it was well over what I paid. To each their own.

I took some photos and worked while it was being built. I fortunately work from home so I could "watch" the progress and make money at the same time. I also spent time with my family on the weekends and took a short weekend trip to watch my son play baseball on his travel team. Well worth the extra $ so I could spend time with the family.

It's always hard to pay for what you can do yourself, but sometimes it's just about how you want to spend that time. Sometimes when I pay someone to do something, I make it a point to be doing something else I needed to get done, or simply spend time with the family. As far as cost, whatever. I paid too much for a Veto pack yesterday, then bought an as new Harper hand truck today for $15. Life is like poker. You play long enough and you probably break even. Enjoy the new shed!

Thanks, I totally agree. Time is money and I prioritized it how I saw fit, just as we all do. Family is more important to me than money, so there you have it. Money well spent IMO.

Not just for noise, I have an 80 gallon IR compressor and when I'm blasting it puts out a significant amount of heat, so I would definitely pursue this if you can.

I didn't think of the heat. Good thinking!

 

[Ferrino]

Great stuff! I'd love to build my own shed and learn about the process, but I'm slowly accepting that I just don't have as much time as I used to and have to prioritize my hobbies. I'm therefore having a local company do my work.

How are you liking the shed so far? Any pics of the interior? Looking to have a couple of 10x12s built this Winter and am interested to hear if you would do anything differently?

One more question - it looks like your skids were leveled using blocks as opposed to gravel. Do you find that the floor is sturdy enough with this? I've calculated that I will need a ****-ton of gravel to fill a pad for two 10x12s, so I'm wondering if I can get away with blocks instead and still have a solid floor.

THANKS!

 

[Eslader]

I have blocks under my 12x16 shed. It's on a slope, so there are 3-block stacks at the bottom and only 1 at the top. Had it for 4 years now and it hasn't budged. One side has all the heavy equipment while the other has pottery stuff which is all very light, so if the blocks were going to be a stability or sinking problem it should be leaning by now, and it isn't. We dug a pit for each block and filled it with gravel, which we then compacted before putting the block in.

 

[Ferrino]

I have blocks under my 12x16 shed. It's on a slope, so there are 3-block stacks at the bottom and only 1 at the top. Had it for 4 years now and it hasn't budged. One side has all the heavy equipment while the other has pottery stuff which is all very light, so if the blocks were going to be a stability or sinking problem it should be leaning by now, and it isn't. We dug a pit for each block and filled it with gravel, which we then compacted before putting the block in.

So something like this?

At the risk of thread-jacking, what is the distance between your blocks?

 

[Eslader]

Exactly like that. There's also a row of blocks between the two in the picture (two high). So, 4 feet apart on the 12' side. I honestly don't 100% remember how many are on the long side because we've got plantings around the shed now and they aren't visible, but I'm pretty sure they're also every 4 feet.

Also, we did not do the asphalt shingle shim on the lower blocks. Instead we excavated the pit deep enough so that we could build the gravel base up to level.