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backyard storage shed
I need to have a storage shed in the backyard. Its dimension is about
15' wide, 6' depth and 6' height. Should I build it by myself or buy the already built in like rubbermaid, steel,.... I've never built anything before, but I don't mind to give it a try. And where can I find the plan for a storage with that size. Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks |
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"Mimi" wrote in message om... I need to have a storage shed in the backyard. Its dimension is about 15' wide, 6' depth and 6' height. Should I build it by myself or buy the already built in like rubbermaid, steel,.... I've never built anything before, but I don't mind to give it a try. And where can I find the plan for a storage with that size. Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks If you have never built anything before, unless you want a learning experience, buy a delivered prebuilt. It'll probably be cheaper than buying the wood/shingles/paint etc, to build one from scratch. If you want to learn basic carpentry (which is a wonderful skill to have), either do a Google search for 'shed plans', or buy a DIY book about home inprovement that includes outdoor sheds. Then make a material list, and take it around to the local supply yards, and ask what the package price would be, and compare it to the kits they offer. If you have never even used a hammer, I'd highly recommend hiring one of those semi-retired freelance fixit guys to assist you on the project, with the understanding that you will be standing there helping and learning. If he balks at that idea, hire someone else. It ain't rocket science, but experience helps a lot. Don't forget that site prep will be a big part of the work- a big flat spot, preferably with several inches of gravel, will make the build go a lot easier, and make the shed last longer. aem sends... |
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My next storage shed will absolutely not be steel. My next will be self
designed wood frame construction. Stephen R. "Mimi" wrote in message om... I need to have a storage shed in the backyard. Its dimension is about 15' wide, 6' depth and 6' height. Should I build it by myself or buy the already built in like rubbermaid, steel,.... I've never built anything before, but I don't mind to give it a try. And where can I find the plan for a storage with that size. Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks |
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On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 03:16:28 GMT, someone wrote:
My next storage shed will absolutely not be steel. My next will be self designed wood frame construction. I have two wooden ones. They were ordered pre-fab and the vendor brought them out to the site & set them in place. For the pain in the ass factor, personally I wouldn't build one myself. I already know how so have nothing to prove to myself in that respect. If you want a hobby project, go ahead. I just wanted the shed, not something to kill time with. this e.mail address goes to a kill file. |
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"v" wrote in message ... For the pain in the ass factor, personally I wouldn't build one myself. I already know how so have nothing to prove to myself in that respect. If you want a hobby project, go ahead. I just wanted the shed, not something to kill time with. Agreed. We built our own shed at our old house and are buying a pre-fab for this house. Not worth the hassle second time around. JennP. |
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When you say "built your own" and "pre-fab" what does that mean?
In other words, are those wood sheds that one has to put together from Home Depot (haven't seen it yet, so I don't know what it looks like in the box) considered pre-fab? "JennP" wrote in message news:F8Ald.83270$HA.55513@attbi_s01... "v" wrote in message ... For the pain in the ass factor, personally I wouldn't build one myself. I already know how so have nothing to prove to myself in that respect. If you want a hobby project, go ahead. I just wanted the shed, not something to kill time with. Agreed. We built our own shed at our old house and are buying a pre-fab for this house. Not worth the hassle second time around. JennP. |
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I believe pre-fab means already put together (designed, built and ready to
drop off). Built your own means to either design and build from raw materials (2x4s, plywood etc.), or use a plan then build from raw materials. Stephen R. "Betsy" -0 wrote in message ... When you say "built your own" and "pre-fab" what does that mean? In other words, are those wood sheds that one has to put together from Home Depot (haven't seen it yet, so I don't know what it looks like in the box) considered pre-fab? "JennP" wrote in message news:F8Ald.83270$HA.55513@attbi_s01... "v" wrote in message ... For the pain in the ass factor, personally I wouldn't build one myself. I already know how so have nothing to prove to myself in that respect. If you want a hobby project, go ahead. I just wanted the shed, not something to kill time with. Agreed. We built our own shed at our old house and are buying a pre-fab for this house. Not worth the hassle second time around. JennP. |
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"S R" no email @ no spam.com wrote in message news:L7Lld.3791$2V4.2796@trndny06... I believe pre-fab means already put together (designed, built and ready to drop off). Built your own means to either design and build from raw materials (2x4s, plywood etc.), or use a plan then build from raw materials. Stephen R. Uh, not exactly. Depending on the part of country and store, it can mean different things. 'Assembled' means they bring it on a flatbed, and drag it into position. 'Pre-fab' usually means the walls, trusses, etc, are prebuilt, but there is some on-site assembly needed. 'Kit' can mean the same thing, or it can mean a bunch of precut pieces of wood banded together, plus a box of nails and fastener plates and such. 'Build your own' would be a package price on the raw materials, and a set of plans. Since even the chains often use different suppliers in different parts of the country, this is the type of question that can best be answered with trips to your local Borg or real lumberyard. aem sends... |
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"Betsy" -0 wrote in message ... When you say "built your own" and "pre-fab" what does that mean? Built our own meaning dh designed the shed, made a supply list and built it from scratch. Pre-fab meaning you go to a dealer who sells sheds (like Walpole Woodworkers) and it comes to your house in a few large pieces and they put it together on site. HTH JennP. |
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I'm in Houston, Texas. Pre-fab sounds interesting to me. Where can I
get a pre-fab (homedepot, lowes,...)? "ameijers" wrote in message ... "S R" no email @ no spam.com wrote in message news:L7Lld.3791$2V4.2796@trndny06... I believe pre-fab means already put together (designed, built and ready to drop off). Built your own means to either design and build from raw materials (2x4s, plywood etc.), or use a plan then build from raw materials. Stephen R. Uh, not exactly. Depending on the part of country and store, it can mean different things. 'Assembled' means they bring it on a flatbed, and drag it into position. 'Pre-fab' usually means the walls, trusses, etc, are prebuilt, but there is some on-site assembly needed. 'Kit' can mean the same thing, or it can mean a bunch of precut pieces of wood banded together, plus a box of nails and fastener plates and such. 'Build your own' would be a package price on the raw materials, and a set of plans. Since even the chains often use different suppliers in different parts of the country, this is the type of question that can best be answered with trips to your local Borg or real lumberyard. aem sends... |
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"Mimi" wrote in message om... I'm in Houston, Texas. Pre-fab sounds interesting to me. Where can I get a pre-fab (homedepot, lowes,...)? Sure. And there are other companies that sell just sheds and other outdoor equipment like gazebos, fencing, playscapes, etc. JennP. |
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"ameijers" wrote in message ...
"S R" no email @ no spam.com wrote in message news:L7Lld.3791$2V4.2796@trndny06... I believe pre-fab means already put together (designed, built and ready to drop off). Built your own means to either design and build from raw materials (2x4s, plywood etc.), or use a plan then build from raw materials. Stephen R. Uh, not exactly. Depending on the part of country and store, it can mean different things. 'Assembled' means they bring it on a flatbed, and drag it into position. 'Pre-fab' usually means the walls, trusses, etc, are prebuilt, but there is some on-site assembly needed. 'Kit' can mean the same thing, or it can mean a bunch of precut pieces of wood banded together, plus a box of nails and fastener plates and such. 'Build your own' would be a package price on the raw materials, and a set of plans. Since even the chains often use different suppliers in different parts of the country, this is the type of question that can best be answered with trips to your local Borg or real lumberyard. aem sends... Mine was a 'build your own' as you describe above (package deal on materials and plans), with the only difference being that the trusses were pre-built. Pretty much everything else had to be cut, but it was nice to have all of the necessary lumber, hardware, shingles, etc. delivered on one pallet. For the OP, I would say to go for it, if you have the time and interest. I had pretty much zero carpentery experience and managed to do it by myself. |
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On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:16:07 GMT, someone wrote:
Pre-fab meaning you go to a dealer who sells sheds (like Walpole Woodworkers) and it comes to your house in a few large pieces and they put Different terminology customs, and/or ambiguous terminology. Here's my terminology on sheds in descending order. Prefab - arrives fabricated, i.e. complete Modular - arrives in pieces that enclose a volume, and get fastened together - not common on something as small as a shed. Think modular house. Panelized - arrives as large flat panels that you put together. Pre-cut - arrives as bundles of individual smaller pieces that you assemble into panels and then a volume. Plans - you buy a set of documents and a list of materials in standard sizes, you do all the custom cuts yourself. From Scratch or DIY - you draw it, make up your list of materials, buy 'em, cut 'em, put 'em together. I used to be a designer in the panelized business for large buildings. I don't need to "try and" design a shed to see if I can. If you are in some other line of work and want a hobby challenge, go far down the list. Otherwise just buy one pre-fab. I have a 12 x 20 that they brought over on a trailer. I also had them do the site prep - that is a whole 'nother phase. -v. Reply to NG only - this e.mail address goes to a kill file. |
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"v" wrote in message ... From Scratch or DIY - you draw it, make up your list of materials, buy 'em, cut 'em, put 'em together. Ok, at least I got this one right. JennP. |
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One part of the discussion that's missing is the relative costs of the
various options. A shed/workshop and detached garage are both in my future plans. Neither are too terribly complicated other than the fact that I want both to be two stories for additional storage space. The similar two story floor plan that I see at the HD is about $7000. Go inside and price materials, especially materials designed to help in stick construction such asmetal joist hangers and preprimed, pregrooved, tounge and groove siding, and the cost adds up to to about a third of the cost. Now I realize that there is significant labor involved. And of course a lack of expertise for the do it yourselfer. But saving close to $5000 on the total cost is certainly worth thinking about sweat equity. BAJ In article , v wrote: -On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:16:07 GMT, someone wrote: - - - Pre-fab meaning you go to a dealer who sells sheds (like Walpole -Woodworkers) and it comes to your house in a few large pieces and they put - -Different terminology customs, and/or ambiguous terminology. Here's -my terminology on sheds in descending order. - -Prefab - arrives fabricated, i.e. complete - -Modular - arrives in pieces that enclose a volume, and get fastened -together - not common on something as small as a shed. Think modular -house. - -Panelized - arrives as large flat panels that you put together. - -Pre-cut - arrives as bundles of individual smaller pieces that you -assemble into panels and then a volume. - -Plans - you buy a set of documents and a list of materials in standard -sizes, you do all the custom cuts yourself. - -From Scratch or DIY - you draw it, make up your list of materials, buy -'em, cut 'em, put 'em together. - -I used to be a designer in the panelized business for large buildings. -I don't need to "try and" design a shed to see if I can. If you are in -some other line of work and want a hobby challenge, go far down the -list. Otherwise just buy one pre-fab. I have a 12 x 20 that they -brought over on a trailer. - -I also had them do the site prep - that is a whole 'nother phase. - --v. - - -Reply to NG only - this e.mail address goes to a kill file. |
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Thanks. Pre fab sounds more easier. Any recommendation where to get
it? (I'm in TX) |
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