Shed Plans - Are You Choosing the Right Plans?

Let's start off by looking at the different shedhome. Another option to consider is drawing your
designs available. The most common will be the gableown plans. Sheds are pretty much very basic
roof. Then there is also the gambrel style thatstructures. 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. Thetrouble 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 muchexcellent storage shed.
resembles a gable, except one side will not be evenWhat kind of lumber should you use to build? The
with the other. To get a better idea what theselumber you use will be the same type you use to
shed designs look like you can search the web andbuild 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 befoundation or skid foundation, pressure treated
determined for the intention you plan to use it. Whatlumber will be practical. Since the foundation is on the
do you plan to use it for, or what do you plan toground, there will be more moister, so pressure
store inside? By knowing this you can get an idea oftreated 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 searchlast longer than regular framing lumber.
for plans, there are lots of websites that have freeAs with any other new construction project, you will
and also very affordable plans. If you can not findneed to be aware of any codes, or regulation that
any you should definitely consider purchasing. It is amay be required. So check zoning laws, research as
very small investment, yes investment, that you willmuch as you can, and in due time you will have the
be making. I am sure adding a beautiful well built shedstorage space you very much need.
to your property is an excellent investment to your