Status, 22-Nov-2003: Shed is finished! Download TurboCad plans for the shed. (JPEG version).
Spring/Summer 2005: Mike Parsons of Iowa builds a scaled down version of our shed, using it as an ASP (Appalachia Service Project) training project.
I drew all of the plans up in TurboCad. The detail and accuracy helped during construction.
There will be 5 windows, front to back.
This was required for the building permit.
A couple small trees had to come down.
Note the jury-rigging of the branch, with rope, to hold it after being cut off. Worked like a charm!
Have to get everything perfectly square. Final shed floor was within 1/8" of plans.
Lots of excavation required. Foundation is concrete block, sitting on a bit of sand.
Framing is similar to deck--3 beams w/joists from front to back.
Floor is green-treated 2x8's--quite heavy duty.
Add green-treated plywood for floor. Looks like an outdoor stage!
Framing begins. This part goes quite fast. Helped immensely by the new framing nailer.
Single beam will support clerestory framing and rafters from both roofs. 4x4 post in center.
Walls are now complete and rafters start going up.
Rafters are 2x6, 16" o.c.--roof should be quite sturdy. Note "flying rafters" in front for overhang.
Shed is officially framed.. Note lack of leaves on trees now.
Roof went on quickly, w/help from Dad and Mark. Tarpaper will do for the Winter.
Walls are just OSB. Went up quickly.
Shed becomes usable. We have a tar-paper shack through the Winter. Also note newly built ramps.
Work begins again in Spring, built doors out of plywood and Cedar 1x4's.
All windows are in and fascia & trim installed
A closer view of the windows
Green shingles add colour and finally keep the rain out.
Final view of the finished shed
Completed windows and shingles on low roof.
Beautiful Winter morning
Great sunlight on a December morning.
