| A gambrel shed, also known as a barn style shed, | | | | You can either assemble one using a shed kit, or buy |
| may be the perfect design for your homes | | | | lumber and build your own. |
| landscape. There are two pitches on each side of the | | | | There are wide selections of kits you can buy. A kit |
| roof, which gives it a barn style look. You can get | | | | will come in many different styles and sizes. Among |
| the most use of space with this type of storage | | | | the material to choose from are wood, vinyl, or |
| shed. | | | | metal. Assembling one should be pretty simple. The |
| Building this might look difficult, but it is quite simple. | | | | tools required to assemble a shed kit are very |
| The only difference between a gambrel and a gable | | | | common to most households. |
| shed is the roof. When building this or any other type | | | | Buying lumber and building your own shed will be the |
| of shed, take your time building the rafters. Make | | | | best choice. If you don't want to spend to much, |
| sure they are all exactly the same. One good way to | | | | build it yourself. If looks are important, invest in some |
| do this is to build your first set and use it as a | | | | plans. Having plans will not only make this project |
| template to build the rest. Having them all exactly the | | | | easier to build, it will also make it turn out better. You |
| same will give you a leveled roof. | | | | can find many free plans online. You can also buy and |
| Other Types of Sheds to Build | | | | download them, it will be a small investment to make. |
| If a gambrel shed is not right for your home | | | | Getting estimates from local handyman to do it for |
| landscape, here are some other types you can | | | | you might be something you will also want to |
| consider. | | | | consider. You won't have to do any of the work. If |
| Gable storage shed - This is the most common, | | | | not having enough time to do it yourself is a factor, |
| there are two equal sides to both sides of the roof | | | | consider this choice. Get a couple of estimates and |
| that meet at the top. This is the most common shed | | | | see if it can be done within your budget. |
| to build because of its simple structure, fits very well | | | | If you have decided you want to build your own, but |
| into most landscapes. | | | | are unsure how to build a shed yourself, start by |
| Lean-to-shed - This type of shed has a roof that | | | | looking online at the free plans. If you can't find any |
| slopes from back, and drops down to the front. This | | | | free plans that meet your requirements, buy some, |
| type is great if you don't have to much room, great | | | | they are very affordable. All plans should come with |
| for narrow spaces. You can put this kind of shed | | | | a material list, this will give you a good idea what this |
| against your house or fence. | | | | project will cost. Sheds are very basic structures |
| Salt-box - A saltbox is very similar to a gable except | | | | which can be built by many homeowners. |
| for the roof pith. A salt-box-shed will have an uneven | | | | As with any project, check with your building |
| pitch to the roof. | | | | department for requirements and permits you might |
| If you have ever wanted to add a shed to your | | | | need. |
| home, there are many choices you can choose from. | | | | |