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Building a shed: Insider Shed Building Tips from an Expert Shed Builder
Building a shed isn't that difficult, but if you don't build it properly you're in for big problems down the road. Rotting floors, sagging doors, deteriorating shed roofs are just a few of the problems you'll want to avoid. I'll show you things you need to know with the following information to keep your shed looking great for years to come!
You'll have fun building your own shed!
Shed Roofs
Problems in making shed trusses.
Wood connector plates for building gable end trusses
Installing overhangs and fly rafters
Drip Edge - Why your shed needs it!
Why your shed roof should have felt paper.
What's should the slope of a shed roof be?
More Handy Shed Building Links...
Get rid of those nasty mice in your shed!
How to get rid of groundhogs under your shed!
Nail sizes and fasteners for shed building
Free shed building guides
Please feel free to download the building guides I include with all my shed plans. From building your shed floor to finishing your roof, it's all in there.
Gambrel or barn shed building guide
What's it cost to build a shed?
One of the most asked questions I get is how much it costs to build a shed. The best way I can answer that question is to refer visitors to my materials cost sheet page on my site. There you can download any of the materials lists I have for all of my shed plans to determine the exact building cost.
Insulating your shed is also a cost to consider. Learn more about the cost to insulate.
I also have a materials spreadsheet you can download. Each item used for building your shed is linked to Lowe's or shed windows and more.com where you can see how much that item costs. If you are interested in getting this spreadsheet please contact me and let me know.
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