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Questions tagged [shed]

Smallish freestanding building, used primarily for storage.

A shed is an outbuilding similar to a or ; though typically smaller, that is used primarily for storage. They typically come in three varieties (wood, metal, or plastic), and can be constructed using a prefabricated kit as well as from raw materials using building plans.

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Where can I find legitimate wood shed designs?

Where is a good place to find good shed designs? Googling around just gives me a bunch of poorly designed websites that scam people into their site by advertising free designs and charging for them. If they need to advertise like that, I can't…
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Do plastic sheds require a foundation?

Do I need a foundation for this type of shed, or can I just put it on level ground?
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How should I organize a workspace to take my handedness into account?

I'm in the process of building myself a workbench and shed space and with only a very limited amount of space, some things have to be very carefully positioned. Having grown up with a left-handed father, I'm used to things like a soldering station…
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How can I "seal up" cracks in my wooden shed between wooden slats/floorboards?

I've got a new shed being put up this weekend, I want to try to seal it up to keep some of the bugs from taking over. After looking around Focus DIY (large DIY chain in the UK) I found some "wood sealer", which comes in a tube and slots into a gun…
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How do I make a good base for a shed?

I would like to make a 10' x 16' shed using concrete blocks for the base. Should I put sand or cement under the blocks?
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Shed floor framing out of square 3/4 inch

My first time building a shed by myself and it's been a lot of work, since it is on a slope. I got the piers and columns in, had it squared, and put cut plywood in the corners. I cut all the joists, and I guess exhaustion and rushing, I didn't…
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What size breaker and wire do I need for a subpanel in my shed?

I am wanting to run power to my shed/workshop. I will have 8 outlets running table saw and such not everything at same time also will have shop lights and a separate 20 amp circuit for pool pump. What size breaker in main house panel should I use…
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Do I have to do anything special when laying a shed? Ie foundations/bases etc?

I know there is already a similar question but focused on plastic sheds My question is, I'm thinking of investing in a shed for my garden, but do I need to do any preparation or can I literally just start setting it up? I have an area in my garden…
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What are the pros and cons of building a shed on stilts on ground that is quite boggy for a month or two in the winter?

The stilts would be wooden and with concrete foundations. The shed would have a plank floor maybe 30cm above the ground, and there is sufficient wind to keep it dry. The area gets little snow.
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Shed Foundation with Concrete Piers -Not Square

I’m feeling unsure of what to do: I’ve been working on my shed foundation and floor. Due to the slope in my backyard, I used concrete piers with wet set j bolts and post bases. I set my beams in the post bases and using joists to frame out the…
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Cheapest / easiest way to build a shed

I'm planning on building a shed, but before I start talking to professionals want to educate myself about the pros/cons of different methods. Environment: very hot and humid climate, fairly dry/arid soil Structure: 2 adjacent spaces, 10' x 10' (3m…
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Do I need a gravel pad beneath skids on my finished shed?

I'm getting a 14x14 finished shed built in Austin, TX. The builders are using 30-year pressure treated 4x4 skids, which they raise off the ground on 4" blocks. The area drains well. They claim that this provides enough protection from rot. Another…
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How should I reduce humidity in my storage shed?

I'm based in Scotland and have a 40 foot by 10 foot tongue and groove shed that is used to store clothes for my business. It sits slightly above ground on a wooden base. I have added a metal roof on top of the existing wooden one. Inside I have put…
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How to anchor a shed on a gravel base?

I'm planning on building a shed on a sloped area. I've decided to build a gravel pad framed by 6x6's to create a level surface for the shed. How can I anchor the shed to the gravel pad? (It's required in my area.) Would eye anchors hold in the…
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Idea for cold cellar

I will be building a shed attached to my house garage. It will have an insulated monolithic pour concrete foundation. I want to incorporate somewhat of a small cold cellar in the foundation. How do I go about that in the best way?
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