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HOW TO BUILD A SHED

At iCreatables we pride ourselves on sharing all the knowledge we have about
shed building. Our extensive written and video library includes just about every
How To Build A Storage Shed tip we can think of. We are continually adding to it
to make it easier to understand and more user friendly.

So if you want to learn how to build a storage shed then make iCreatables.com
your first stop. Our storage shed plans library is the largest in the world and
each shed was designed to fit a specific size and look to meet every need.

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AT ICREATABLES.COM WE LOVE DESIGNING AND BUILDING SHEDS!

Our shed plan library represents our commitment to providing shed plans that are
well designed and as a result help you to have a good shed building experience.
We are the top shed plan site on the internet and we provide an easy way to buy
shed plans to get your shed building project off the ground.

We simply love to design sheds and find better ways to build sheds that are
functional and meet the needs of your project.




STEPS TO BUILDING A SHED

Planning a construction project takes as much time, if not more, than actually
building. Things to consider are what size and style of a shed should be built.
How much will the project cost. What are the building requirements for my local
town and if I live in a homeowners association community what other restrictions
are there?


LOCAL SHED BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

Maximimum Square Footage For Sheds: Many areas have a shed size requirement of
200 square feet or less and some areas have a requirement of 150 square feet or
less. Anything larger than the maximum size will require a building permit.

Shed Building Setbacks From Property Lines: There are typically requirements for
setbacks from property lines, even if you do not need a permit. In most areas it
is 3 feet, but check your citys website for building codes or call them to find
out what they are. It is good to get any codes related to building a shed in
writing, ie. from a city handout or on their website, so you know that you are
building in the right spot.

Shed Building Height Requirements: Accessory buildings have height requirements,
even if they do not need a permit. So you need to find out how tall your garden
shed can be. Some sheds with lofts or steep roofs may be close to the maximum
height because sheds with steep shed roof framing are the tallest.


STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

When people start thinking about building a backyard wood shed it is usually
because they have something they want to store that they do not currently have
storage space for or they need additional living space, like for a office, a
work studio or workshop. A simple way to figure out how much space is needed is
to find a room in your home that you think is close to the size you would like
to have and use a tape measure to find out the dimension of it.

After you know the size you would like, and how much the city will allow you to
build, you can take the dimensions of your shed out to the space you intend to
build in and layout the corners of the shed on the ground. It works really well
to use a garden hose to outline the floor of the shed on the ground where you
want to build it.


BEST PLACE TO BUILD A SHED

Picking the location of your shed requires a bit of planning. There are several
factors that will help you pick the best spot. These include city shed building
codes, the size and access to the shed.

Setbacks: City codes will affect your shed construction, even if you do not need
to get a building permit. It is wise to check what the city or county offices or
homeowners association requires for setbacks from your property lines. See the
Local Shed Building Requirements section above for more information.

Access To The Shed: Where the doors are on your shed and how large they are have
an effect on how you use the shed and often the landscaping around the shed.
Care needs to be taken when picking the outdoor shed plan. Most of our sheds
allow for the option of putting the shed door on other walls than the one shown
on the plans. Our larger lean to shed designs come with drawings for the shed
doors on any of the 4 shed walls. Deciding between single or double doors is
typically a factor of the size of the equipment that will be stored in the shed.
If the shed will have a ramp to move larger equipment into the shed you will
need space in front of the storage shed when moving things in and out.

When figuring out how to build a shed floor you will want to consider the floor
height above the adjacent ground. The height difference will affect how things
are moved in and out of the shed. If the shed floor is framed on sloping ground
you will need to install piers to hold it up.

Size Of The Outdoor Shed Plan: The size of shed you build is determined by
several factors but when considering were to build it you will need to make sure
that there is sufficient room. Double check your available space before ordering
your backyard shed plans, we sometimes hear from people who email and say that
they need to get a different size because they are either want a larger shed or
the backyard shed plan they bought will not fit in their available space.


FINISHING A SHED

There are many ways to finish the inside of your new shed. From basic storage
space to high end office space to a workshop, art studio or workout studio. The
help does not stop when you buy shed plans. We have resources to show you how to
install Concrete walkways, Electrical, Roofing, Framing and more.


TYPES OF BACKYARD GARDEN SHED PLANS AND HOW TO BUILD A SHED

There are many styles and sizes of shed plans, each with its own unique shed
design features. Picking the right shed is easier than you might think.


UNDERSTANDING SHED DESIGN STYLES

At iCreatables we have categorized our shed designs into categories that relate
to specific design styles. Each of our storage building plans fits into one of
these categories.


BACKYARD SHED PLANS

Our Backyard Shed designs represent the basic style of shed. These features make
them cheaper to build and simpler to build. They are reconized by lower slope
roofs, no roof overhangs and often the option to build your own door.


GARDEN SHED PLANS

Our Garden Shed Designs include features that make the shed look at home in just
about any yard or garden. They are defined by steeper roofs and roof overhangs
that are longer than regular backyard sheds. They also often have windows and
covered porches.


OUTDOOR SHED PLANS

Outdoor shed plans are simply any shed that is built outside, which most of them
are. But sometimes we see sheds being built under decks and even inside larger
warehouse sized buildings. So if you are searching for an outdoor shed plan any
of our plans will fit this category.


STORAGE BUILDING PLANS AND STORAGE SHED PLANS

These two categories can technically be applied to any of our shed plans. But
most often when people refer to a storage building plan or a storage shed plan
they are wanting a shed for storing. What a shed can store depends on its size
and construction. We have had people store everything from lawnmowers,
generators, yard tools and bikes to larger items like riding lawnmowers,
motorcycles and even trucks!


BARN SHED PLANS AND GAMBREL SHED PLANS

Gambrel sheds are a special breed of shed designs. The roof on a gambrel shed
has 4 roof planes. This roof design give the loft area under the roof a lot more
room than a regular shed roof. The loft in our gambrel shed provide almost
double the floor space, with the only limitation being the access area to get up
into the loft area. These designs look like the iconic classic small barn style.


MODERN SHED AND STUDIO SHED PLANS

This category is defined by sheds that are finished on the inside to be nicer
work spaces. They are used for everything from home offices to yoga studios to
art studios. The finishes are as simple as just electrical to fully finished
with hard wood or tile floors, insulation, drywall, paint and trim.


WOOD SHED PLANS

Though most sheds are built using wood a wood shed is used to store firewood.
This helps to keep the wood dry and out of the elements so it does not go
through repeated wet and dry cycles which promotes rotting of the wood.


BUILDING A SHED

Building sheds is what we at iCreatables are all about. We are dedicated to
helping you build your own shed. Our shed designs are used for everything from
storing bikes and yard and garden equipment to high end home offices. Our shed
building resources include:

 * A free How To Build A Shed manual eBook that comes with every plan purchase
 * Over 20 videos showing how to build regular gable roofed sheds and lean to
   shed designs.
 * Videos on how to frame door and window openings in sheds.
 * Written how to tutorials on building a backyard storage shed with over 100
   photos


STYLE OF SHED TO BUILD

The style of shed you build is determined by your personal preferences. The shed
design will have a large impact on how it looks in your yard or garden and in
relation to your home. Some owners want the shed to look as close as possible
the same as their home. There are several factors that will help you match your
home construction and design:

Roof Pitch Of The Shed: If you want to match the roof pitch of your shed we
offer to send you rafter drawings for any of the common shed roof pitches these
include, 2 in 12, 4 in 12, 5 in 12, 6 in 12, 8 in 12, 10 in 12 and 12 in 12.
Simply reply to the email you receive from us after ordering and let us know
what slope of roof you need and we will send the additional shed roof rafter
drawings. They will replace the pages of the drawings showing the backyard shed
roof framing information. You can also learn how to build roof rafters for your
shed by watching our how to build a shed videos or reading our on site
information.

The roof pitch will also affect the roofing material you use. Most asphalt
shingle manufacturers require that you meet their minimum slope. If you install
the shingles below the minimum slope you will need to install an additional
layer of waterproof membrane under the asphalt shingles. Most roofs that are 3
in 12 or steeper can have asphalt shingles instaled normally.

Cost to build a shed: The cost to build your shed varies depending on the shed
design and the size of garden shed you build. The main contributing factors to
finding out how much it costs to build a shed are the size, style, roof design,
exterior finishes, interior finishes, windows and doors.

All things being equal, the size of shed you build has the greatest impact on
the cost of the shed. The cost to build a shed can be broken down to the cost
per square foot. Most sheds cost between $10.00 to $15.00 per square foot to
build the outer shell, ie. the floor walls and roof. The simpler the shed
exterior finishes the lower the cost. So if you have a shed with sheet siding
and no shed windows and a home built door it will cost less than a shed with a
steep roof, lap siding, shed windows and a factory built door.

iCreatables offers to send you the materials list for any of the sheds on our
website free of charge so you can get local pricing.

 

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