runtuff

Just bought a new house that has a 10 by 10 foot foundation already poured on it. I'd like to build a small utility shed to store stuff in. Anyone have any plans they have used that create a nice shed that is easy to build??

Thanks in advance.

SCrubjay

Sorry, can't help on the plans, but a neighbor just had one of these installed and I am VERY impressed withthe quality. http://www.tuffshed.com/FLASHindex.htm

runtuff

nice web site, but i want to build my own, thanks though.

j8ear

I hate to say this, but if you need plans to frame, sheath, side, and shingle a 10'x10' shed, on an existing pad you probably shouldn't be building one (unless this is for permit purposes ).

None-the-less, here's something that looks pretty decent. Dimensions are a little shy but you could easily adapt them to your requirements:

http://www.wolmanizedwood.com/shed.gif

-bear

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runtuff

Thanks Googled up those plans already. I guess I'm looking for ideas more than anything else, I have a simple shed idea that I can build already thought out. Just thought others might have something more interesting than a 10 by 10 gable roofed shed.

j8ear

If it were me, I'd go with the gable roofed shed simplicity but customize it with an extended ridge beam to allow for an exterior hoist in front of the entry way.

Also, in my 'hood, sheds can be as high as 15 feet, which could allow for some interesting storage options above eye level inside the structure.

-bear

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runtuff

Now there's a good idea that i had not thought of, extending the ridge pole. Thanks

kazoo

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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Janey

STrange as it may seem, I had job one summer during university as a framer. So I just finished building my own 8x10 shed (after seeing the prohibitive cost of home depots cheaply built sheds). Even tho i put the floor on gravel, and patio stones, I built (of course my bf helped) 16 " on centre frame, with two windows (one side - the 10' length is the front - and one front, with a barn style door in front. I put OSB up all around, and then even built my own roof trusses. the calculation of those were the hardest part.

On the front of the roof, I put on cedar shakes, really nice (but expensive about $75 a bundle). on the back roof, that faces the neighbour yard, i put on cedar shims (cheap - $6 bundle).

I sided the shed in cottage grade v-channel pine 6" tongue and groove , horizontally placed, so it looks nice, with the v channel facing out. I framed the widows and door with 1x3 pine cut at angles reminiscent of a pagoda style.

the windows are plexiglass, and I used fence rails (1x1 cedar) to simulate window panes. the whole thinkg is stained in cedar from Lansing. I love it. total cost $1100 and change plus i got to use a hammer a lot.

Charlatan

Sounds great... can you come over to my place and build me one? I think I live about 10 minutes from you...

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runtuff

Lets have a shed party! We can go house to house and build sheds. LOL

iamnormal

This site may help with ideas and has info that may be usefull.
http://countryplans.com/

Daval

Could you post pictures of the shed you built? Sounds intruiging.

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