| There are a few important details to consider | | | | have to use some sort of concrete footing. If the |
| when you are making a shed. To start with, it is | | | | ground does not freeze over then you can pour a |
| usually in your best interest to check with the | | | | slab floor when making a shed. |
| local government to see what structure sizes will | | | | When you're making a shed always use treated |
| require a building permit. If your planned shed size | | | | lumber for any pieces that will be exposed to |
| is on the borderline, you may be able to use a | | | | elements or bugs. This includes posts on the |
| slightly smaller design and avoid the permit. | | | | footings other external wood pieces. You will |
| When making a shed it is important to consider | | | | always want to determine the type of siding that |
| what you will use it for now and in the future. Will | | | | appeals to you. Some popular options are cedar |
| it just store a few garden tools, planters, and soil? | | | | and plywood (T1-11). |
| Or, will you need to store much larger items like | | | | If you have not already chosen a style or design |
| lawnmowers or even a vehicle? | | | | for making a shed you can find designs in a |
| Next you will want to consider the type of | | | | number of sources like a design book from your |
| foundation that you intend to use. If you live in an | | | | local hardware store or even the internet! |
| area that the ground freezes over then you will | | | | |