SHED

[Douglas2]

I would like to build my own shed...any advice for finding plans and the sort of materials to use? I would like to use at least 15mm (or 18mm) board if possible.

 

[big-all]

what size are you thinking off!!
my shed is 10x12ft internal

http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/bigall2005/?action=view&current=e1e47346.pbw

 

[Douglas2]

Thanks - happy to have it anywhere from 7x5 to 12x12 as we have plenty of space for it.

 

[ColJack]

it would depend on the type of shed you're after, what orientation, what roof style, where you want the windows and doors etc..

if you're quite handy with a saw and a hammer then it's just basic framing...

I like playing with sketchup at the minute, so if you give me a size you want, and a photo / sketch of the plot I can do you some plans..

 

[ColJack]

ok, so shed 101..

over engineered probably.. but it should last you a long time that way..

Base frame..

with no info to go on I've assumed a 12'x8' shed ( or 3660 x 2440 as I'm doing it in metric )

for the base frame you will need the following timber. ( prices + sizes from wickes online site.. )

6 off 2400 x 120 x 45 pressure treated ( prod. code: 166360 ) = £7.89ea
7 off 3600 x 120 x 45 pressure treated ( prod. code: 166362 ) = £10.99ea
3 off 2440 x 1220 x 18 exterior plywood ( prod. code: 110037 ) = £35.49ea

so for the floor alone you're looking at £230.74p at wickes prices.. ( will likely be cheaper if sourced from timber merchants.. ) and that's not including delivery or other things like nails, blocks ( to sit the frame on ), joist hangers, screws etc..


make up 3 frames using 120 x 45mm pressure treated using the dimensions shown ( if using timber sizes other than 120 x 45 then adjust the sizes as needed. ), using joist hangers if you want added strength.
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place these on the supporting blocks you've placed ( one at each corner and one mid span on the long sides, the middle blocks will support 2 frames.. ), and level them and screw , bolt them together.

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square them up using the corner to corner trick ( measure diagonally and adjust until both diagonals are the same. ), fix into position ( angle bracket to the blocks etc ) and then glue and screw the plywood floor down.

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you now have a sturdy floor to your shed..

I'll get to the walls later on.. need door locations etc..

 

[Graphite]

Thanks - happy to have it anywhere from 7x5 to 12x12 as we have plenty of space for it.

LOL

and

 

[joinerjohn]

The Sketchup Kid strikes again.

Only joking ColJack

 

[ColJack]

sketchup is extremely easy, especially if you've ever used things like unrealed or the half life editors..