It's time to build a shed I went to home depo looking for plans / ideas, but what they had Really sucked. I think I need an 8x8 shed, Should I go bigger? I'm surfing the net for Ideas, But anyone have any great shed tips or tricks?

 

Always go bigger. Who'll use the extra space eventually.

 

First tip is no shed is ever big enough. Build the biggest you can afford/have space for.

Second tip, try to build or design one with a door on the front and back. That way, nothing is ever buried where you can't get to it with minimal effort.

 

Depends upon what you are going to use it for, and size matters... In NY if it is over 140 sq ft permit needed, in VA 250 no permit needed. I priced out a 12 x20 I could build it for about $400 less than one delivered to my site. Of course I would probably "over build it" but the price was around $2500.

 

Ask your question over at DIY forum/website. They have tons of useful advice over there.
I learned how to tile like a pro on my first attempt------just not as fast!
You might even be able to get some working plans from their FAQ's site. They seem to have just about everything.

 

got a link to a good forum?

 

AMEN! Yeah! What 76supercab said! Words of wisdom.

 

I agree!! I built a shed 10x12 when I first moved in here. Last year I bought a 10x10 metal shed because the 10x12 was too small. 10x12 holds snow blower rider lawn mower and all attachments, spreader and rotor tiller which left no floor space left for the walk behind leaf blower and wife flower tools and chemicals. By the end of summer I will be extending the garage 15 ft back and using the metal shed for kids out door toys. No more hauling them above the garage for the winter.

 

I am currently building a 12x16 "workshop' shed. Total cost of lumber, $1240.00
Total cost of shed will be just under $2000.00 2x8 floor joist 16" centers. 8' 2x4 walls 16" centers. double 32" doors, t-111 with windows and "antique hardware". Crane vinyl siding.(foam backed) 30 yr 3 tab shingles. 6/12 pitch. If you want, I can post some pics, building plans and pics for ya. Or if you give me your dimentions and I could draw one up for you. I was thinking about even doing a writeup about it.

In other news, it's going to have a 100amp sub panel. Leftovers from another job. That should run my welders and compressor!

 

Make the building in dimensions of x 4, that reduces lumber waste. Do not let any wood touch the ground.

 

Be honest with yourself- figure out the maximum space you think you'll ever need. Build it 3 times bigger. It'll almost be big enough! And Greg is right- plan it around standard lumber dimensions- you'll save a lot of waste that way. I built an 8 X 12 with a gambrel roof. I used the upper part to store long boards, etc. All that was left where a few plywood triangles. Here in FL I also see sheds built w/ a pressure treated frame, and then just aluminum or vinyl siding. If it's free-standing, you need a few diagonals to keep it from racking. I built my little 6 X 8 lean-to that way- it works fine.

 

Bigger is always better! I built one a few years ago out of material from a barn I tore down. I just kept adding on to the shed (it was supposed to be a chicken coop) until it was two stories, 20x20 and the kids decided they wanted to live in it. I didn't have to pay taxes on it 'cause I built it on skids and could drag it around anyplace I wanted.

 

Heres the shed(workshop) I am building. Been about a week and a half. Should have shingles and door up tomorrow.

 

Pretty goofy suggestion...........but I'm gonna do it on my next shed;

Find some left over tile for the roof.........my current 8X10 has the asphalt shingles and after 6 years the wind has pretty much won the battle.

When I built my house we had 2 full pallets left that I'm saving for a carport or new shed....housing projects always over estimate.

 

well after determining what I want to build, What I can/want to spend, What I need to store , and Where my wife wants it in the yard, It looks like I'll be building an 8x8. I priced everything out myself, I think I'm gonna draw up my own plans. but as far as roof pitch, hows 4/12 sound?