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u/CydeWeys · 15 pointsr/DIY

I actually got a bunch of books out from the library, but these two were the most useful:

u/LeifCarrotson · 4 pointsr/homeowners

You mention lumber storage. So you're apparently at least a little handy?

Build your own! Sheds are easy and cheap. I am confident that your materials cost will be a lot less than the Tuff Shed. I used this book: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Shed-Tauntons-Build-Like/dp/1561589667 and built one with a circular saw, drill, and only a modicum of experience (I got 200 sqft, sorry about your zoning.) Miscellaneous thoughts:

  • The transport and assembly is most of the cost. Your local lumberyard is close, and you can use a hammer and drill.
  • With a budget shed, the hardware will be flimsier than the cheapest stuff you can find at the box store.
  • Pour a slab if at all possible. It's just the best foundation by a long shot. With concrete, it's an asset when you sell. Otherwise, ground-contact 4x6 are as good as metal for a lot longer than you're going to use it.
  • It's easy to build triangle rafters that can span the 10' or 8' of your shed.
  • Build in ridge and soffit venting. The turbines aren't that great.
  • Wall the interior with painted plywood or OSB. Mount anything anywhere!
  • Build in conduit, or just wire in outlets, ceiling boxes, switches, and a sub-panel. Even if that is just plugged into an extension cord for now, it's a lot easier now than later.
  • Add a drain with cap for a utility sink if that's even a distant possibility. $10 in PVC now can save you a lot of cement work later.
  • Add more light than you think you need. Likewise outlets.
  • Think about shelving and storage when laying out windows and doors. Every inch of wall space is valuable!
  • Metal roofing is good stuff. Works great for exterior walls too!
  • Size your ceiling joists so you can hang stuff from them, because you will.

    Note: I live in the frozen North and have no issues with termites. A metal shed is nice if you do.
u/INTPx · 1 pointr/Carpentry

Haven't read it but the Taunton press is a pretty legit publisher

https://www.amazon.com/Building-Shed-Tauntons-Build-Like/dp/1561589667
YouTube can bring it all together on how to execute operations and selecting and using tools.

Also building codes and construction techniques vary widely depending on where you live and with good reason. Climate, weather, seismic activity etc all determine how a structure needs to be engineered to be safe and long-standing.

u/Sphingomyelinase · 0 pointsr/DIY

I used this book to build my 10x20.
Building a Shed (Taunton's Build Like a Pro) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1561589667/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rr.Czb0119QF0