Tips for Building your Own Shed The time has finally come. You could sense it for months, maybe even years. The signs were barely noticeable at first. A shovel leaning precariously against the side of your garage, your garden tools in a plastic bag by the door. Then, almost overnight, it seemed like you lost control completely. Bags of potting soil somehow tumbled over, dirtying the side of your car. Your lawnmower was edged sideways until you could no longer park your minivan in the garage. And finally you walk outside one morning to see that your garage (and the space provided by its exterior walls) is woefully inadequate to store the gardening tools and materials that you have amassed over the years. Weaker individuals will encourage you to simply “get rid of the stuff that you don’t need”. But they don’t understand. This is your yard, and you need to be prepared for anything, whether it be trimming hedges or killing weeds. Thankfully, there is a way for you to clean out your garage and maintain a high gardening-readiness level: it’s time to build a shed.
Why Build your Own? Many wonder why they should bother building their own shed when they can simply buy one. There’s a very good reason for this, namely that buying a shed and paying somebody else to set it up is usually very expensive. Plus, a prefabricated shed will not be designed to your specifications, which kind of defeats the purpose. The last thing you want is a shed that doesn’t meet your standards. So roll up your sleeves, claim your title as master of your garden, and get ready to build yourself a shed.
How to Start Make sure that logistical stuff is taken care of first. For instance, many townships require you to file building permits for sheds, regardless of size. This is because towns want to limit the number of sheds demolished or blown over due to violent weather, so don’t dismiss the importance of a required inspection. After you make sure everything is properly filed and documented with the village, you can then proceed to shed construction.
Building Tips There are many things that you should be aware of when placing and building your shed, and a few of them have been listed here. Make sure the location is convenient. While it might look nice to have your shed nestled in the back of the yard, it’s going to lose its appeal very quickly as you’re traipsing through the snow to get something from it.
Never build a shed at the bottom of an incline or in any area that collects water. Standing water brings problems like mold and rotting. If your shed is built on an incline, then make sure the door is facing upward, with the rear of the shed lower than the front. The more sun your shed gets, the better. A dry shed is a happy shed. Consider an on-grade foundation for your shed. They don’t require digging pouring concrete and still support your shed reasonably well.
Instead of hiring a Utah construction company to help build your shed, try giving it a shot yourself. Good luck!