Shed construction

[Tony alony]

Thanks for the insight all. Unfortunately 10x12 is the absolute max I can build, which is fine seeing that I am just using it to store a few boxes in the garage, lawn equipment and a few other random items. Per city code, the shed has to be 3 ft from fence so thanks for calling that out. I do plan on installing a small window on the side, solar lighting, and some gutters. Downspout will empty into a basin like object with gravel that will empty further into the ground. Thanks for the insight all!

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Nice, plan, mainsail; As we sparkys like to say, sometimes you wood butchers can express inventive plans; that make sense. Hah! LOL

[Main_sail22]

Not sure what was meant by the previous post....

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[LoneRanger]

Electrician's joke.

[likeasponge]

Thanks for the insight all. Unfortunately 10x12 is the absolute max I can build,
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IF, you feel like a few extra sq feet could be used; don't forget you can make it 10' tall instead of 8.

oh, and we want to some pics

[Michael Wise]

Nice, plan, mainsail; As we sparkys like to say, sometimes you wood butchers can express inventive plans; that make sense. Hah! LOL

An electrician. Of course.....

[Main_sail22]

I thought of going up, but those pesky HOA folks say 8.5 is the tallest I can go.....so it will be 8.5.

[dfw_pilot]

To save space, you could also put a worm hole over in the corner and store your larger items like mower/wheelbarrow/Milo on the other side of the galaxy. You know, space savings and all.

Seriously, I'm glad you are getting what you are getting, and agree some non-electricians photos of your progress would be good.

[Tsmith]

Might want to make a list of what you would need electric for in the shed before going through all that effort as you might not have as big a need for it as you think.

It would be nice to have electric in my shed just because but with most of my tools now cordless and being able to use a solar light I really don't have the need for electric there that I thought I would.

I'd have to dig a 80-100 ft trench plus run electric from breaker box to the outside and just don't think it's worth the effort for something I would rarely even use.


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[Main_sail22]

Because of the size of the shed, I won't be running electrical. Just thought I'd ask the question to get some possible different viewpoints. I believe with a window and a solar light, I should be sitting pretty. DFW: I will be posting pics (per usual) of the build once it starts and post under this forum. Should be sometime next month...still trying to get my zoysia right.

[rtomek]

Might want to make a list of what you would need electric for in the shed before going through all that effort as you might not have as big a need for it as you think.

I agree with this. I hit the power cord to my shed because the previous owner only put it about 2" underground

I bought the underground repair kit, but it's been about two years and haven't had a need to repair it yet. A 100' extension cord is about $20, so I've used that with a saw and radio a few times. I sometimes think that having a light would be nice but I think they sell solar powered LED ones now. I've had to use my flashlight a couple of times, but I already know where everything is and I would usually want to bring a flashlight anyway just to unlock the shed in the dark. I could understand if you want it to be a workshop so you could work out there at night, but if you aren't then it really is more of a luxury than anything else.

[Tsmith]

Here is the Solar light I put in my shed which I mentioned a few times so thought I'd share a link.

http://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-82101-So ... cs_bia_t_2

I was able to mount the solar panel inside in one of the window frames and it charges fine through the window and provides more than enough light

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[probasesteal]

I built a 12x12 shed 2 years ago, I regret not making it bigger. I'll try to get some pics up the weekend.

It was a fun project and I did 95% all by myself.

[Main_sail22]

I plan on doing the same...all DIY. Being a military guy, I hate paying someone to do something I could probably do myself. Plus I like doing this kinda stuff

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[dfw_pilot]

Being a military guy, I hate paying someone to do something I could probably do myself.

I don't believe that trait is unique to military guys.

You'll enjoy the project, for sure, and you'll probably learn a lot in the process. I'm jealous - I wish I had room for a shed house/man cave.

[Billybob]

My father always said you can't have too much money or a big enough shed.


He's right..... It's full.

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[tlinden]

My father always said you can't have too much money or a big enough shed.


He's right..... It's full.

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That's bigger than those tiny houses haha

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[probasesteal]

Here is my 12x12. Just put the"deck" on this weekend, serves as a ramp and an area to work... need more space.


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[Main_sail22]

^Looks great! Did you build this yourself?

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[dfw_pilot]

It looks like his friends Jack and Coke helped.

[probasesteal]

^Looks great! Did you build this yourself?

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I did, before children of course...

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