Build Your Own Sheds & Outdoor Projects Manual, Sixth Edition E-Book

Design America Inc.

• Herausgeber: Creative Homeowner
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

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From basic storage sheds to playhouses, gazebos, home offices, workshops, and so much more, build the outdoor structure of your dreams and learn how to do all or part of the work yourself with this essential DIY guide! Build Your Own Shed & Outdoor Projects Manual, 6th Edition features all of the techniques and tips you need to know, as well as the latest in shed construction and every step of the process in detail. Select from a catalog of more than 100 expertly prepared plans – including more than 60 all-new designs for this updated edition – for building a wide range of outdoor structures, from simple utility sheds to elegant cabanas, cottages, greenhouses, and more. Whether you're looking to build the ideal pavilion, potting shed, patio furniture, arbor, trellis, or other outdoor structure, you're sure to find it here. Easy-to-follow construction blueprints and materials lists are also available for each project to ensure success.

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Build Your Own Sheds & Outdoor Projects Manual, Sixth Edition

ISBN: 978-1-58011-570-4eISBN: 978-1-63741-113-1

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021950250

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Note: The projects as shown in the photographs and renderings in this book may differ from the actual blueprints. When studying the house of your choice, please check the floor plans carefully. All plans appearing in this publication are protected under copyright law.

Reproduction of the illustrations or working drawings by any means is strictly prohibited. The right of building only one structure from the plans purchased is licensed exclusively to the buyer and the plans may not be resold unless by express written authorization.

The structures on the cover are: Top left: Plan #F55-002D-4206 here; Top right: Plan #F55-002D-4520 here; Bottom left: Plan #F55-002D-3000 here; Bottom right: Plan #F55-066D-0022 here.

Plan featured on page 1 is Plan #F55-002D-4206 here.

For a printable PDF of the patterns used in this book, please contact Fox Chapel Publishing at [email protected], with 9781580115704 Build Your Own Sheds & Outdoor Projects Manual, Sixth Edition in the subject line.

The cost of labor and materials is constantly rising. People are turning to do-it-yourself projects as a means of completing additions and renovations to their houses. If you are a homeowner, a shed significantly increases the value of your property. You will also appreciate the additional storage space that your new shed, or outbuilding will provide. This book will enable you to make a new shed, something larger than a shed, and other outdoor projects a reality if you follow the instructions carefully. Should you ever decide to sell your home, a carefully planned and constructed shed will add considerably to your home’s resale value.

Build Your Own Sheds & Outdoor Projects Manual is a unique guide that concentrates on the process of building rather than designing the shed. Certainly all of the elements of design and proper plan detailing are considered, but this is foremost a book that graphically demonstrates the latest in shed construction techniques. Each step of the construction process is illustrated in detail making the construction of your shed simple and easy. Plus, several shed plans are available to order.

A Glossary of Construction Terms is provided here to explain unfamiliar terms as you read through the instructions. Study the cutaway drawings and captions shown here to help you to envision your shed constructed. Then, select from the wide range of pre-designed shed plans available in this book for ordering at any time.

Every effort has been made at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. However, the reader should check for his or her own assurance and must be responsible for design, selection and use of suppliers, materials and actual construction. Happy shed building!

Table of Contents

Build Your Own Shed?

Planning Your Shed

Typical Gable Roof Shed

Typical Gambrel Roof Shed

Choosing the Right Location

Laying Out the Shed Site

Staking Out the Shed

Wood Skid and Wood Floor Foundation

Concrete Pier and Wood Floor Foundation

Concrete Slab Foundation

Pouring the Concrete Slab

Choosing Lumber for Your Shed

Ordering Shed Materials

Sample Material List

Nails and Fasteners

Framing with Metal Fasteners

Typical Shed Floor Plan

Typical Wall and Roof Framing Plan

Constructing the Basic Wall Frame

Door and Window Framing

Diagonal Bracing

Raising the Walls

Leveling and Corner Details

Roof Framing

Applying Vertical Panel Siding

Applying Horizontal Hardboard Siding

Building Paper

Overhang Details

Corner Trim Details

Window & Door Details

Roof Shingles

Installing Electrical Wiring

Finishing the Inside of Your Shed

Adding a Ramp to Your Shed

For Notes and Layout Purposes

Glossary

Ready to Start Some Serious Planning?

Example of a Typical Project Plan Sheet

Project Plans

Shed Plans

Larger Shed Plans

Cabana Plans

Playhouse Plans

Outdoor Project Plans

Gazebo Plans

Plan Index

What Kind of Plan Package Do You Need?

Before You Order

Order Form

Plan #F55-066D-0023, here

Plan #F55-002D-4503, here

Plan #F55-002D-4506, here

Plan #F55-066D-0022, here

Plan #F55-002D-4515, here

Plan #F55-002D-4505, here

Plan #F55-102D-3000, here

Plan #F55-002D-4514, here.

Build Your Own Shed?

The answer is YES! By doing the planning and all or part of the work yourself, you can have the shed you might not otherwise be able to afford. By supplying the labor and buying materials yourself, construction costs can be cut significantly.

Framing out a shed is not difficult. Standardized materials and construction techniques make it relatively easy if you take time to plan and work carefully.

The key to successful shed construction is planning, planning, and more planning! Once you have begun construction of your shed, it is both costly and time-consuming to correct errors in shed placement, construction, or selection of materials. So the motto of the Do-It-Yourself shed builder must be PLAN AHEAD! Whether you choose to draw the plans for your shed following the guidelines in this manual or you decide to purchase a pre-drawn shed or outdoor project plan that is offered here, you must carefully plan all elements of your project.

Planning Your Shed

Here is a checklist of design information which you must gather before you begin to design your shed:

Local Building Requirements - Visit your local building department and determine how local building codes and zoning ordinances will influence your project. Be prepared to apply for a building permit once you have completed your design.

Deed Restrictions - Are there conditions in your property deed that restrict the type and location of your shed? Are you planning to place your shed over property controlled by an easement for right-of-way or utility access?

Climatic Factors - Evaluate the microclimate of your intended shed location. Microclimate includes the shading effect of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs, the angle of the sun in relation to nearby landscaping during different seasons, soil drainage conditions, and prevailing wind and temperature conditions. Remember that an enclosed shed without temperature regulation should be protected from the sun in the summer and exposed to any sun available in the winter.

Shed Functions - What purpose will your shed serve? Will you store gardening and lawn tools, or do you plan to use it to store household items? Do you want to supply it with electrical power? What type of storage or shelving units would you like to install in your completed shed? Will your shed include a workshop or hobby area? Careful planning regarding the functions of your shed will save you from costly changes after the project has been started.

Plan Carefully BEFORE You Begin - All of the techniques and tips you’ll need are in this book. Read it carefully before you begin construction. It will help you determine the work you can handle alone and also where expert help might be needed to do the job right. You can also learn many construction basics by studying existing sheds. Ask your neighbors if you can take a few minutes to examine their sheds before you begin planning your design.

Your Budget - You must determine an estimated dollar amount that you want to spend on your shed. Do you plan to construct it yourself, or will you subcontract with a professional to build the shed after you have purchased materials? Perhaps you want a contractor to complete your shed project in its entirety. It is helpful if you can set upper and lower spending limits so that you can consider options in the materials that you plan for your shed. If you decide to finance your shed project, don’t forget to include interest cost in the total cost amount.

Your Materials Source - After you have completed your design work and have settled on a bill of materials, you should remember that your local lumber yard, or home improvement store is an invaluable resource for the completion of your project. Consult with your local store to check for the materials you’ll need. If special ordering is necessary, determine lead times for the materials. Don’t underestimate the importance of a reputable resource like your local home improvement store in providing both quality materials and design knowledge.

The shed site plans on this page are included to exemplify how your shed can contribute valuable storage space to your home. Before you place your shed on your property, study traffic patterns in your backyard and how often you will use the building on a daily basis. Create a site plan of your property and draw arrows to illustrate the basic movements to and from your home. Establish priorities for storage locations and traffic to your proposed shed.

Be aware of problem areas that relate to shed placement. Will you need to build a ramp to move lawn mowers in and out of the building? Be certain that you have adequate clearances to move this equipment up and down the ramp. If your shed uses clerestory windows for example, to supplement or replace electrical lighting, remember that south-facing windows will provide the greatest amount of natural light.

Study the site plans shown in Figures 6A to 6D for ideas concerning shed placement. If you create a site plan of your own, remember that it is essential to locate exterior doors and windows on your plan. Try to include all exterior structures and landscaping in your plan. While a scale drawing is not essential, it is not difficult to create a site plan to scale with a ruler and pencil. Grid paper with ¼″ grids is perfect for drawing your preliminary site plan on a ¼″=1′-0″ scale.

These site plans are provided for illustration purposes only. You should sketch your own site plan first and make certain that your proposed shed addition conforms to all applicable building codes before you begin construction. A little time devoted to planning before you begin will save time and money during the construction of your project.

Figure 6A

Figure 6B

Figure 6C

Figure 6D

Typical Gable Roof Shed

Typical Gambrel Roof Shed

Choosing the Right Location

Before you begin, consult with your local building department and obtain information regarding the placement, height, and square footage of permitted outdoor sheds. For example, your local codes might specify that outbuildings cannot exceed a certain peak to ground height and that a shed must be offset a certain distance from property lines. If you disregard the code restrictions in your municipality, you will create problems for yourself and your neighbors. You might even be forced to remove a structure that violates local code requirements, or to pay fines. If your local code requires a permit, submit a site plan and shed construction plans to your local building department and obtain all of the necessary permits before you begin construction.

Remember that your shed will serve as an important storage addition to your home. With this goal in mind, be certain to select a location that will make shed access convenient but unobtrusive. Sketch a traffic plan that details major access paths in your yard and around your home to help you determine the correct location for your shed.

Consider the building location in relationship to existing and future elements of your landscaping. Don’t build a shed next to a tree whose growing roots will displace the shed foundation. Be certain that the placement of your shed in your backyard landscape matches the planned use of the shed. For example, if you want to use the shed in the winter, don’t place the shed on the north side of a large evergreen tree which would completely block valuable winter sunlight.

If at all possible, always select a well-drained location for your shed. A spot with poor drainage or soft ground will cause problems later. Water accumulating under the shed creates condensation and can rust the materials you are storing inside.

Laying Out the Shed Site

Accurately locating the four corners of the building will in turn establish the boundaries for the foundation. The site is laid out using batterboards set back from the corners of the planned building in an L-shaped arrangement. Setting the batterboards back from the actual building site allows you to maintain an accurate reference point as you dig footings and construct the foundation (see Figure 9A).

Batterboards are made of pointed stakes connected with 4′ lengths of 1×4 lumber. Each batterboard should form an accurate right angle when checked with a framing square. Batterboard tops must be level with each other all the way around. Check for levelness with a string level or a mason’s line level. Consult the step-by-step instructions included below for help in establishing your site layout.

A variety of shed foundation construction methods are available depending upon your local site and your budget. If you do not want to anchor the shed permanently to one location, consider the wood skids and wood floor foundation detailed here. Alternative foundation options are detailed here.

In areas where the ground does not freeze during the winter, pier block foundations offer an inexpensive and sturdy method of anchoring your shed foundation. Pre-cast pier blocks with nailers are readily available at many building supply retailers and provide a relatively simple foundation base for the first time builder.

A more expensive, but permanent alternative foundation is the turned-down or monolithic concrete slab. Concrete has the advantage of durability and resistance to moisture damage. If you do select a concrete slab, make sure that your slab will drain properly if moisture is released within your shed. Drainage for concrete slabs is especially important for cabana or greenhouse structures.

Figure 9A - Batterboards

Staking Out the Shed

1. Accurately locate one corner of the building and drive stake A at that point (see Figure 9B).

2. Measure out along the long side of the building to the next corner. Drive in stake B at this point. Drive a small nail into the stakes and connect with tightly drawn twine.

3. Measure out the approximate positions of corners C and D and drive stakes at these points. Use a framing square to form an approximate right angle at these corners. Run twine from stakes B to C, C to D, and D to A.

4. You will now erect batterboards and adjust stake locations to form a true square or rectangular layout. Erect batterboards so that each corner stake is lined up directly on the diagonal from the opposite corner as illustrated. Use the line level to check that all batterboards are level with each other.

5. Stretch mason’s twine between the batterboards so it is aligned directly over stakes A and B. When perfectly aligned make a saw kerf in the batterboards to make a permanent reference point and tack down the twine taut.

Figure 9B - Layout Procedure

6. Stretch twine over stakes B and C. It must form a perfect right angle with twine A-B. Check for a perfect right angle using the 6-8-10 method. Measure 6′-0″ out along twine A-B and 8′-0″ along twine B-C. Mark these points with pins. The diagonal between these two pins should measure exactly 10′-0″. Adjust the position of twine B-C until the diagonal does equal 10′-0″ and then notch the batterboard at stake C and fasten off line B-C.

7. Using the 6-8-10 method lay out twine C-D and D-A. At each corner carefully measure from the point where the twine lines cross each other to set building dimensions. Drop a plumb line at this intersecting point and set stakes in exact positions.

8. Check the final layout by measuring the diagonals between foundation stakes. The diagonals must be equal in length if your layout is squared up. If they are not, recheck your measurement and make proper adjustments.

Wood Skid and Wood Floor Foundation

1.Site Preparation - Prepare the site by scraping away all grass or weed material covering the shed area. If your soil does not drain well, remove 4″-6″ of earth under the shed area and replace with 4″ of pea gravel to increase drainage. Otherwise you can simply dig a drainage trench approximately 12″ wide by 6″ deep where the 4×6 skids are to be placed. Fill the drainage trench with gravel to ensure good drainage and to minimize the wood to soil contact.

2.Placing the Skids - Skids should be either pressure treated or redwood to prevent decay from ground contact. Position the 4×6 skids and make certain that the skids are level (see Figure 10). Tie the skids together by nailing the outer 2×8 floor joist to the front and rear rim joist. Toenail the outer joist to the skid. If you want to incline the shed floor slightly to ensure drainage, you should raise one end of both skids by an equal amount (1″ for every 8′ of skid) by placing additional gravel under the skid.

3.Constructing the Floor Frame - Having nailed the rim joist to the skids, you should now check that the floor frame is square. You can use the 6-8-10 method detailed at the top of here to ensure squareness. Complete the floor framing by adding the remaining 2×8 floor joists placed at 16″ on center. Connect the floor joists to the rim joists with at least three 16d coated sinkers at each end. If your budget allows it, use metal joist hangers to add extra strength to your floor joist framing.

4.Adding the Flooring - For extra strength and durability, use 4′×8′×¾″ tongue and groove exterior grade plywood for flooring. For normal use, install 4′×8′×¾″ CDX plywood to construct your floor. Fasten the floor framing to the floor joists using 8d nails 6″ on center at the edge of the sheets and 10″ on center along the intermediate floor joists. Take care to construct a stable and even floor which will serve as the foundation for your wall sections.

Figure 10 - Skid and Wood Floor Foundation

Concrete Pier and Wood Floor Foundation

1.Site Preparation - Prepare the site by scraping away all grass or weed material covering the shed area. If your soil does not drain well, remove 4″-6″ of earth and replace with 4″ of pea gravel to increase drainage.

2.Locating the Piers - You will need to use your batterboards (see here) to stretch a nylon string along the imaginary outer wall line. Use this string line to stake the pier locations at 4′-0″ on center (see Figure 11). The piers will support either a 4×6 beam or a built-up beam made from two 2×6s.

3.Pre-cast Piers - If you are using precast concrete piers with an attached wooden nailer, you need to dig a pier footing at least 14″ wide and 6″ deep. The depth of the footing should be at least 6″ below the local frost line. Pour the concrete into the footing hole. Spray the pier with water and then embed the pier at least 3″ into the fresh concrete and twist slightly to achieve a solid bond between the concrete and the pier. Make certain that you have enough concrete in the hole so that the top of the nailer block is at least 6″-8″ above grade level. Check the alignment of the pier by dropping a plumb bob from the centerline string. Finally, use a level across the block and tap the pier until it is level in all directions and square.

4.Attach the Beam Support Posts to the Piers - Cut 4×4 beam support posts to place the floor at a height above grade determined by local codes. If you don’t require posts, simply toenail the 4×6 beam into the precast pier nailer blocks with 12d coated sinkers. If you require a certain grade to floor clearance, toenail the posts into the nailer and then use a post cap connector to secure the beam to the post.

5.Constructing the Floor Framing and Floor - Follow the methods outlined in steps 3 and 4 to construct the floor framing and the wood floor.

Figure 11 - Concrete Pier and Wood Floor Foundation

Optional Poured In-Place Piers

First, be certain you have purchased enough concrete to complete pier installation. Concrete is measured in cubic yards. To calculate the concrete required for a given number of cylindrical piers, use the following formula to find the Total Volume in Cubic Yards:

Note: Concrete required for twelve 10″ diameter piers, 30″ deep

Remember to convert inches to feet (10 inches = .83 feet)

Conversion Factor: 27 Cubic Feet = 1 Cubic Yard

Mix concrete according to manufacturer’s instructions in a wheelbarrow, or in a “half-bag” mixer. Use clean water for mixing and achieve the proper plastic consistency before you pour the concrete. If you are not using ready-mix concrete, prepare a 1:2:3 mix – one part concrete, two parts river sand, and three parts gravel.

Coat the inside of the forms with oil to prevent sticking and dampen the inside of the hole with water before you pour the concrete.

With your post base anchors at hand, pour the concrete into the forms and tap slightly to settle. For poured in-place piers, wait for the concrete to begin to harden and set the post base anchors into the concrete. Ensure that anchors are square and level. You can drop a plumb bob from your centerline string to be certain that your anchor is centered properly. Adjust post base anchors to the correct height.

Concrete Slab Foundation