Years ago, when I was building my first shed, I thought roof pitch was of little importance. Since I live in a cold area, I figured I’d keep it steeper to cope with snow loads. … Read more
So, you’ve decided to take on that deck project your wife has been hassling you about for what feels like forever, and you’re ready to get started. You want to build a ground level deck, … Read more
Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to build quite a few shed roofs, and no two are ever the same. I’ve done simple gables, slant roofs and a few lean-to’s – and probably a … Read more
Framing a shed isn’t rocket science, but if you don’t plan properly you can end up making some costly mistakes. Whether you are making a storage shed or framing up a wall for a lean-to … Read more
Last winter was bad for snow and ice, and my neighbor down the street had a very large, unfinished shed roof cave in. Fast forward to this fall, and my neighbor comes down to chat … Read more
A shed roof overhang is something most homeowners don’t think about until their standing in the rain, trying to get the door unlocked or fretting about all the water that’s suddenly pooling around the shed’s … Read more
A friend of mine wanted to build a shed in the backyard of the home he recently bought. The problem was that he didn’t want to ruin his new landscaping digging holes for concrete piers. … Read more
Building a shed and wondering about the design and construction of its roof framing? You know that rafters are the traditional way of constructing a roof, but you’ve heard that trusses can make for a … Read more
A shed is a wonderful asset to have on your property. It provides valuable storage for gardening equipment, lawnmowers, tools and a host of other equipment, freeing up your garage for other uses. You might … Read more
Building a shed is a simple enough process, once you get past the foundation. Generally, shed foundations are built from concrete, either pre-cast blocks or a poured pad. This is expensive, laborious, and time-consuming. No … Read more