| For anyone who has built a diy shed, you know | | | | damp, then you will need to treat the wood which |
| that there are many things that can go wrong, | | | | may be costly and then you might wish to |
| but if you plan ahead and address the three most | | | | consider alternative building materials. Many sheds |
| important aspect of the build, then you are sure | | | | these days are constructed of metal as well as |
| to have a successful build. | | | | PVC. Taking into consideration how much wind |
| Location | | | | and rain as well as direct sunlight you are going to |
| When building your shed, your first consideration is | | | | get as well as what conditions your stored goods |
| the location of your shed. Building on level ground | | | | would be best kept in are very important things |
| is easiest, but in the event that you cannot, then | | | | to consider. |
| you will want to consider building on stilts. If you | | | | Plans |
| are going to be building in a location that has a lot | | | | Finally, then it comes to plans it is important that |
| of water, then building on stilts may also be the | | | | you have a set that you can understand and that |
| best option as it will prevent rising damp from | | | | they fulfil all your requirements. There are many |
| damaging the contents of your shed. Moisture and | | | | different shed plans available online. Many of the |
| direct sunlight both have adverse affects of any | | | | best offer you not just one plan, but a selection |
| structure. Climate also plays a part. If you are | | | | of different plans to choose from. Where possible, |
| building in an area that experiences extremes in | | | | only work from one set of plans. If you need to |
| temperature, then you may need to consider | | | | modify the plans, check and double check that |
| different building materials. | | | | you have made all the adjustments correctly. Not |
| Material | | | | doing so can cost you a lot of money when |
| Most builders will tell you that it is easiest to build | | | | things go wrong. |
| with wood. If you are building in an area that is | | | | |