Having decided to build a shed, every project needs a starting point. Even an experienced builder will get going by addressing some fundamental questions as a basis for making some decisions to frame a project properly. Then they will move onto the project with the right plans to work from. So as a starting place there are 7 basic questions that need answering first before we even turn the first sod of soil.
1.What is the purpose of the shed? For instance what type of shed is it going to be? A gardening shed for tools, supplies, equipment, storing and growing seedlings, or a tool shed, a lawn shed, or a storage shed? It is really worth getting clear about this first. Who else might have plans to use the shed in your family? Get clear about what you need it for and its purpose.
2.What size will the shed need to be? This will be determined by your need and the space available. Map it out, get items out that might go into the shed, think about its purpose and function as well. Is it just storage or will there be things you want to do in the shed like making things, growing things etc? Put some thought into future needs too.
3.Where is the best spot for the shed? Hopefully you have a location that will take the size shed you want. Think about height as well. Check for water and moisture in the ground. Proximity to what you need it for and does it work in with your yard or garden? Make sure you can get into and out of the shed easily.
4.What about weather considerations? Will the shed need insulating for heat or cold? What about waterproofing the foundation, flooring, the roofing and walls for rain or snow? Consider what sort of weather extremes the shed might have to endure.
5. Do local by laws require you to have building approval? It is worth checking out first. You don't want to build and find out you have to pull your shed down. Many places have building codes and require approval for dwellings of a certain size and nature. So, check it just to be sure.
6.What is your budget for your shed? It is a bit of a case of the cart before the horse here. Start with a general idea. Map things out and once you have some plans to work with you can do your costings to firm up your budget. A budget will help you decide on which shed plans to start looking at as well.
7.Where are you going to source your shed plans from? You have answered a few important questions. Like what you want the shed for, who will be using it, what size it needs to be and roughly how much you want to spend on it. Now you need to source your shed plans. Some places to consider are your local building supplies companies, your local hardware and building center and also look on the internet, There are some amazing resources available.
Learn more about building a shed. Stop by Roderick Fraser's site where you can find out all about finding the right shed plans for you.
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October 03 2011 | Home Improvement | No Comments »
I was assigned to do a review on these books recently and took the project on even though I'm in no way a builder, or even remotely familiar with the basics of building. I'll be honest, I tried to get out of it, but since I'm the person that isn't afraid to try new things, and the staff thought it would be a kick, I was nominated to do the review.
So my first step was a review of the actual ebook that you get from the site. This book has over twelve thousand plans. That was an impressive number, but did it have the kind of diagrams, schematics, etc., that a woodworker who knew what they were doing could follow. I took the book down to my neighbor contractor and asked him to take a look at it.
Well, what I found out was that the book has more detailed plans, diagrams, and schematics than are included in most projects and sure, a person who knows nothing about building will be able to use them. Okay, that sounded like a challenge! I picked out a small shed decided that I would find out if "anybody can do this" really meant that "anybody" could do it.
I have to admit that I employed the services of a helper who did the heavy lifting and had a swarthy "helper" look. Then I sat about following the directions for the small shed. All of the materials that I needed were listed on the recipe, er, directions. Taking my list to the lumber store I was soon loaded up with all of the two by somethings and eight by somethings that were needed for my project.
Now, I'm sure that anybody who knows anything about woodworking would be able to do their project way faster than I did. But, the point is that I was able to do it without any outside assistance, except for my helper. The directions were clear and easy to follow.
The Tips and Tricks book that is also included proved to be a great asset. I was able to use many of the tips during my building project and get things done much more smoothly. And, I was able to save a ton of money on the shed. But, most importantly the My Shed Plans Elite made it possible for somebody with absolutely no experience to build something that is functional!
According to my contractor friend the book is excellent for experienced builders who don't like to waste time with plans. According to me, this book is an invaluable tool for people who don't have a clue what they are doing but can follow directions. It doesn't matter what your skill level is, you will find that the books and bonuses you get are affordable and will be something you will continue to use. Now that I'm officially a "builder" I can say without a doubt that My Shed Plans Elite Review gets a thumbs up for an easy to use package for making stuff.
Check out My Shed Plans Elite website for 12,000 plans and woodworking patterns. You might also want to check out my website, BuildaShed.info for a lot of information on how to build a shed. You can get a unique content version of this article from the Uber Article Directory.
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