So I need to build a shed to have a place to store my wife's stuff, and get the garage back.
Have any of you built a shed from a kit that they would recommend? Or maybe one of the professionals on here have plans of some sort that might save me some time...
I'm thinking something like this. 16 x 12 (maybe a bit smaller, and without a bunch of windows)
shed.jpg
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:14 am
by assateague
You're gonna be $1,000 in it before its over with.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:58 am
by jehler
Running close to $50 a square foot for that kinda thing
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:52 am
by NuffDaddy
jehler wrote:Running close to $50 a square foot for that kinda thing
For a shed?!?!
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:56 am
by assateague
Building materials are insanely expensive.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:05 am
by jehler
NuffDaddy wrote:
jehler wrote:Running close to $50 a square foot for that kinda thing
For a shed?!?!
yep
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:48 am
by Feelin' Fowl
I'm trying stay around $2,000.
I think this is where something clever about tapatalk should go.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:16 pm
by Mornin Beef
Buy a used conex box to your desired dimension and paint it so it looks cool as hell. The only work will be in the painting and you will save some dough.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:25 pm
by Feelin' Fowl
Hmmm. I'm trying to keep away from removing a fence to get the shed in, but I'll keep that one in my back pocket...
I think this is where something clever about tapatalk should go.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:39 pm
by rebelp74
Instead of a shed to store your wife's shit in, how about a shop for you and her shit can stay in the garage or go to the attic.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:57 pm
by Feelin' Fowl
Thought about that, but I don't think I could get started on a shop for $2k.
I think this is where something clever about tapatalk should go.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:31 pm
by jehler
I think aunt Betty is in northern il and a builder, I can personally guarantee he will provide you with an interesting solution to your storage woes
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:36 pm
by 3legged_lab
jehler wrote:I think aunt Betty is in northern il and a builder, I can personally guarantee he will provide you with an interesting solution to your storage woes
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:43 pm
by AKPirate
3legged_lab wrote:
jehler wrote:I think aunt Betty is in northern il and a builder, I can personally guarantee he will provide you with an interesting solution to your storage woes
"Interesting Solutions Construction", I like it. Well FeelingFowl, at least Jehler ain't ignoring you anymore
jehler wrote:I think aunt Betty is in northern il and a builder, I can personally guarantee he will provide you with an interesting solution to your storage woes
While I'm sure that his skills would shine in this situation, he is a few hours away...
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 12:20 am
by Feelin' Fowl
AKPirate wrote:
3legged_lab wrote:
jehler wrote:I think aunt Betty is in northern il and a builder, I can personally guarantee he will provide you with an interesting solution to your storage woes
"Interesting Solutions Construction", I like it. Well FeelingFowl, at least Jehler ain't ignoring you anymore
Probably forgot though...
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 5:41 am
by assateague
He'll build you a teepee for you to put your shit in.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:40 am
by jehler
Feelin' Fowl wrote:
jehler wrote:I think aunt Betty is in northern il and a builder, I can personally guarantee he will provide you with an interesting solution to your storage woes
While I'm sure that his skills would shine in this situation, he is a few hours away...
ill text him and see if he travels
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 3:52 pm
by Goldfish
assateague wrote:He'll build you a teepee for you to put your shit in.
But bill (I think) will come and pillage everything in there
sent from a phancy fone
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 4:26 pm
by AKPirate
Goldfish wrote:
assateague wrote:He'll build you a teepee for you to put your shit in.
But bill (I think) will come and pillage everything in there
sent from a phancy fone
He won't care after he had a bowl of peace pipe with Betty...
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 6:30 pm
by aunt betty
To give you and idea...years ago, in the 90's my wife and I built a 10x12' shed that looked like a tiny little barn. It sat on railroad ties I dug into the dirt like a foundation sort of. Had a 2x8 floor system with 3/4 t&g plywood (not OSB). Framed the walls n roof with wood we reclaimed (free) It had plywood vertical siding that I stained with exterior stain. I used architectural shingles on the roof. By the time we were done it was over $900 for that including the hardware for the doors and the stain. $7.50/sq. foot. (free labor)
I think you could build your shed for around $3k if you do all the work and haul all the materials yourself.
We built it in two days and the whole neighborhood was amazed.
I'm in East-central Illinois. (champaign) He's probably 100-150 miles away. The last storage shed I built was about 5 years ago and was similar to what he wants. It was approximately $5k including my labor. I think his is a bit larger than that. You can get a garage built for about the same amount of cash. I'd do that.
Jehler, AT, and I could all build this thing in our sleep. Ain't that hard a project.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 10:08 pm
by Feelin' Fowl
I found a kit at HD for about $1,800 that I think I'm going to go with. Doesn't come with a floor, hardware, or shingles.
Although I haven't built something of this size, I'm not too worried about it. I think a monkey could build a better shed than the one pictured above.
I was more or less hoping that one of the professionals had plans for a shed that would allow me to purchase all of the materials on my own, rather than a kit. I'm sure that I could save a few bucks by getting the materials on my own.
Thanks for the input!
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 8:21 am
by goodkarmarising
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 11:09 am
by Tomkat
Looking for advice on metal car ports ....
Sent from a fancy ass phone
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 11:10 am
by goodkarmarising
I'll get you that number on the ride home for lunch...completely forgot.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 2:16 pm
by aunt betty
Tomkat wrote:Looking for advice on metal car ports ....
Sent from a fancy ass phone
Kansas? I'd say don't do it. They blow away in a storm.
Re: Building a Shed
Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 2:56 pm
by MuddyWaterWarlock
Tomkat wrote:Looking for advice on metal car ports ....
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:08 am
