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You can build one yourself using traditional framing methods, or you can purchase one in kit form. I've done several that way, and it offers the option of upgrading certain items, such as thicker roof sheathing, a pressure treated floor, adding aluminum edging to the roof, and so forth. 84 Lumber has a variety of kits which go up quickly, as they all use prefab combination wall/roof trusses which are set on 24" centers. One skilled carpenter with a helper can have the entire shell erected and under roof in a day. One insider tip-unless you're in an area that never sees rain, take the extra time to prime and topcoat all sides of trim, including the cut ends. That will make the difference between something that looks nice for a few years, and something requiring rot repairs after a few years. P.S.-Paint the inside, too. Carpenter bees and other wood eating critters tend to leave painted wood alone-not so with unpainted. Good luck.
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