| To build a garden shed yourself may seem like a | | | | your yard, as well as the number of trees can |
| difficult task, but with a good set of detailed plans | | | | also affect your decision. |
| and instructions, and helpful advice from building | | | | 4. Materials and colors: There are a wide variety |
| suppliers, you should be able to do a first rate job; | | | | materials available; steel, wood, plastics and |
| One that you can be proud off. In fact, planning | | | | asphalt (for shingles). you should be able to |
| the garden shed can be almost as much fun as | | | | choose the materials to make a durable structure |
| building it. Imagine the compliments you could get | | | | that will last a long time with little maintenance, |
| from friends and neighbors. | | | | particularly in areas where there is a wide range |
| These five things should be considered while you | | | | of climate conditions such as, hot sun, heavy |
| are making the garden shed plans. | | | | rainfall, high winds and snowfall. |
| 1. The location: You want the shed to be | | | | You may want the colors on the shed to blend in |
| conveniently located to get equipment or tools in | | | | or contrast with those of nearby buildings and |
| and out. In cities or towns there may be | | | | landscape. |
| regulation as distance from streets, sidewalks and | | | | 5. The cost: Factors such as how large or how |
| neighbor's property lines. In the country, these | | | | fancy you wish to build the shed and how harsh |
| restrictions may not apply. | | | | the weather conditions are in your area can |
| 2. The size: The shed should be large enough to | | | | greatly affect the cost. Windows, skylights or |
| neatly house the tools and equipment you have | | | | electrical wiring from the house are quite |
| as well as items you plan to store in the future. | | | | convenient, but add to the cost. Another variation |
| You also need to check building regulations in your | | | | in cost can be the kind of foundation, such as |
| city to see if you require a building permit. Some | | | | treated wood on gravel, cement block or poured |
| cities require a permit only if it is larger than nine | | | | concrete. Therefore, the size of your budget will |
| square meters. Be aware of penalties if you | | | | to some extend affect your building plans. |
| violate their regulations. | | | | While considering these five conditions, you should |
| 3. The type and shape: You want the shed | | | | visit various building suppliers in your area. Browse |
| designed so it will be easy to get equipment in | | | | through the lumber areas and discuss your plans |
| and out, as well as, blend in with other buildings on | | | | with them. Most places have "how to" books, |
| your property or neighbors' buildings nearby. To | | | | brochures and pamphlets; Some for free. You can |
| maintain friendly relations with neighbors, you may | | | | also find valuable information on the internet. |
| wish to discuss your plans with them. They may | | | | After all your reading, organizing and planning, you |
| be able to give you a few ideas. The people at | | | | should be able to build a garden shed with |
| the building supply stores are usually eager to | | | | confidence and satisfaction; A structure you can |
| show you pictures and brochures of different | | | | be proud off. |
| designs and building plans. The shape and size of | | | | |