Build your own shed and save yourself time and money! Does that sound too good to be true? Well like anything in life there's a right way and a wrong way to go about building a storage shed. For a successful construction project you really need some good quality, step-by-step shed plans. You can search on the internet for free wooden shed plans but they vary in quality. Some are just plain wrong! And they won't provide you with a complete materials list, detailed shed blueprints, colour photographs and 'how to' woodworking guides. Apart from design plans keep in mind the following tips:
1. Building Codes.
You must check out the local building codes in your area. Many DIY builders have had to tear down their sheds after they have been constructed, just because they ignored building restrictions. Also if you belong to the home owner's association in your area you will probably need the green light to go ahead from them too. To get approval to build your own shed you will need to submit a good quality design and plan for your shed construction. You can either create and draw your own or submit a ready made shed blueprint. Unless you're good at design and drawing, or work as a draughtsman you will probably save yourself time and money by using a good quality, ready-made shed design
2. Materials List
Have you ever gone over budget on a woodworking project? Or worse, given up on a project because you have run out of money? In order to guarantee your do it yourself shed project is a success you must have a reliable cost estimate before you begin. With a complete materials list at the beginning you can easily budget for your lumber and materials costs. A quality list will also provide pre-cut lumber sizes. You can ask the lumber yard to cut the wood for you and save yourself time if you spend a little extra getting the work done for you. With the lumber costed and cut, you only need to assemble the shed like a 3D jigsaw puzzle. You could get this done over a weekend.
3. Shed Location
Normally you would choose a shed design that complements your house and other outbuildings on your property. You want a pleasing blend of colour and design. By choosing an exact design from a blueprint you can be sure the finished wooden shed will enhance your property, both aesthetically and financially. Most home owners will place a shed at the border of their property, usually in a corner. Deciding on the main purpose for your outdoor shed; storage, gardening, relaxation, etc will help to choose the type of foundations your shed will require. Also consideration would have to be given to electric and water requirements, if any.
Also, good quality DIY shed plans start you off on the right road to a successful shed construction. With the internet it's quick and easy to find good quality shed plans to download right away and get started planning your utility shed project.
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