| Let's start off by looking at the different shed | | | | home. Another option to consider is drawing your |
| designs available. The most common will be the gable | | | | own plans. Sheds are pretty much very basic |
| roof. Then there is also the gambrel style that | | | | structures. If you do some research, read some |
| resembles a barn. You also have the lean-to shed, | | | | how-to books on sheds, I am sure you will have no |
| which is great for narrow or limited space. The | | | | trouble drawing up plans. Once you get an idea of |
| lean-to shed looks great against walls or fences. | | | | what you want, and how to do it, you can build an |
| There is also the salt box design. It pretty much | | | | excellent storage shed. |
| resembles a gable, except one side will not be even | | | | What kind of lumber should you use to build? The |
| with the other. To get a better idea what these | | | | lumber you use will be the same type you use to |
| shed designs look like you can search the web and | | | | build a house. The one exception I would imagine will |
| look at pictures of the different designs. | | | | be the foundation. If you are building a wood |
| The size you choose to build, will of course be | | | | foundation or skid foundation, pressure treated |
| determined for the intention you plan to use it. What | | | | lumber will be practical. Since the foundation is on the |
| do you plan to use it for, or what do you plan to | | | | ground, there will be more moister, so pressure |
| store inside? By knowing this you can get an idea of | | | | treated lumber is a good choice. Pressure treated |
| what size of shed plans you will need to find. | | | | lumber is treated to resist rot and decay making it |
| Where do you find shed plans? Well you can search | | | | last longer than regular framing lumber. |
| for plans, there are lots of websites that have free | | | | As with any other new construction project, you will |
| and also very affordable plans. If you can not find | | | | need to be aware of any codes, or regulation that |
| any you should definitely consider purchasing. It is a | | | | may be required. So check zoning laws, research as |
| very small investment, yes investment, that you will | | | | much as you can, and in due time you will have the |
| be making. I am sure adding a beautiful well built shed | | | | storage space you very much need. |
| to your property is an excellent investment to your | | | | |