Getting started with free
storage shed plans.
Anyone with a few basic carpentry skills
can build a simple storage shed in their backyard,
and there are lots of
free storage shed plans online to get you
started.
A free storage shed plan will include a list of
tools and materials, complete step-by-step
instructions, photographs and illustrations, and
plenty of handy tips.
You can also create your own storage shed plan
using a shed design software program, which is very
simple to use, and a lot of fun.
Three things to consider
before you plan and build your storage shed.
1. Materials
The type of timber you use to build your
storage shed will
determine the cost of the project, the look of your
shed when it’s finished, the amount of ongoing
maintenance the shed will require, and how long it
will last.
Natural timbers like red cedar have a magnificent
look, while wood composite materials are less
expensive and require less maintenance.
Storage sheds can also be built from aluminum and
PVC vinyl, which are very economical, durable, and
virtually maintenance-free. There are kits for
aluminum and vinyl storage sheds, which have all the
components of the shed ready to assemble.
2. Foundations
If the soil in your backyard is very soft or tends
to retain moisture, or if you tend to experience
strong winds, you would be wise to set a concrete slab
foundation.
The alternative is to buy a storage shed foundation
kit. This consists of a steel frame which you can fill
with concrete, or attach a piece of plywood over the
top. This will keep the base of the shed square, and
keep the floor elevated slightly from the ground.
3. Building Approval
Be sure to check that your storage shed plans
comply with local building codes before you begin
buying materials. In some areas, local authorities
will require you to obtain formal permission to build
even a small storage shed.
For more information on building your own garden
shed, pleas read this article on
free shed plans.
Follow this link to free storage shed plans on
the Internet:
how to build a storage shed.
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