Building a storage shed is a fantastic project to undertake for any stage of experience whether you are just a beginner or if you are the ultimate wood worker alike.
Sheds are pretty basic and self explanatory projects and can be constructed within a matter of days.
Sheds can range in size from as small as a 2ft.
x 4ft.
and can be as large as a 16ft.
x 20ft.
Anything larger than that and you start getting in the realm of barns, but if that is what you are looking to create than congratulations I know you can do it.
However, for the sake of this article we are simply discussing the standard sized shed.
What you will need.
Sheds can be made of pretty much any material of your choosing that is sturdy, ranging from metal to plywood.
Each material will obviously give your shed a distinctive look and feel.
I suggest going down to your local hardware store and taking a look at all the options they have to offer.
Get a good look and feel for the textures and thicknesses of each material; in addition to this their support staff can also go over the pros and cons each of the materials has to offer.
This should simplify your material choice immensely.
Once you have established the material you have chosen to work with, we can move on to the next stage which is exterior and interior design.
In order to do this you must establish what the purpose of your shed will be.
If the purpose of the shed is purely for tool storage, you will end up with an internal structuring of many shelving units and drawers.
If the purpose of your shed is an off site spa oasis you will have a completely different set up that would focus more on clean solid manicured walls and flooring.
Whatever your need may be it is always best to do a preliminary drawing of what you are going to create.
You don't have to be a super artist or anything; it just has to be legible enough to know what you want.
The process of drawing it out also helps solidify the mental image of your space which will speed things along as you get into construction.
Organization is key, everything that is meant to be contained within the shed should have a home.
You will want your storables to be displayed perfectly within reach and clean and clear of all clutter.
The above steps are the absolute most important steps when planning a shed's construction, however, they are the most tempting to pass over in exchange for an expedient ground breaking, but I assure you it will save you time in the end.
Now it is time to acquire a shed plan.
A shed plan is like a recipe; if you were planning on cooking a very complex dish, you will definitely need a well read recipe to make sure the dish is executed properly.
The same is true for shed plans.
Your plan should include a scaled out drawing with dimensions and a step by step guide for perfect execution.
Sheds are pretty basic and self explanatory projects and can be constructed within a matter of days.
Sheds can range in size from as small as a 2ft.
x 4ft.
and can be as large as a 16ft.
x 20ft.
Anything larger than that and you start getting in the realm of barns, but if that is what you are looking to create than congratulations I know you can do it.
However, for the sake of this article we are simply discussing the standard sized shed.
What you will need.
Sheds can be made of pretty much any material of your choosing that is sturdy, ranging from metal to plywood.
Each material will obviously give your shed a distinctive look and feel.
I suggest going down to your local hardware store and taking a look at all the options they have to offer.
Get a good look and feel for the textures and thicknesses of each material; in addition to this their support staff can also go over the pros and cons each of the materials has to offer.
This should simplify your material choice immensely.
Once you have established the material you have chosen to work with, we can move on to the next stage which is exterior and interior design.
In order to do this you must establish what the purpose of your shed will be.
If the purpose of the shed is purely for tool storage, you will end up with an internal structuring of many shelving units and drawers.
If the purpose of your shed is an off site spa oasis you will have a completely different set up that would focus more on clean solid manicured walls and flooring.
Whatever your need may be it is always best to do a preliminary drawing of what you are going to create.
You don't have to be a super artist or anything; it just has to be legible enough to know what you want.
The process of drawing it out also helps solidify the mental image of your space which will speed things along as you get into construction.
Organization is key, everything that is meant to be contained within the shed should have a home.
You will want your storables to be displayed perfectly within reach and clean and clear of all clutter.
The above steps are the absolute most important steps when planning a shed's construction, however, they are the most tempting to pass over in exchange for an expedient ground breaking, but I assure you it will save you time in the end.
Now it is time to acquire a shed plan.
A shed plan is like a recipe; if you were planning on cooking a very complex dish, you will definitely need a well read recipe to make sure the dish is executed properly.
The same is true for shed plans.
Your plan should include a scaled out drawing with dimensions and a step by step guide for perfect execution.
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