DIY Builds
Photo by Nathan J Hilton Pexels Logo Photo: Nathan J Hilton

Is building a shed hard?

Building a shed isn't that difficult, but if you don't build it properly you're in for big problems down the road. Rotting floors, sagging doors, deteriorating shed roofs are just a few of the problems you'll want to avoid.

shedking.net - Your Resource for Building a Shed
What can you stand a shed on?
What can you stand a shed on?

Gravel is the best shed foundation, especially for portable buildings that come with a wood floor. Concrete is the ideal foundation for a garage or...

Read More »
Last updated Mar 16, 2020
Can you put a bathroom in a she shed?
Can you put a bathroom in a she shed?

Yes, it is possible to have a toilet in your backyard office. It will naturally take up a bit more space, because you will have to put in a room...

Read More »
Last updated Jan 14, 2021

Home Proper Shed Building Tips

Are you building a shed?

Here's some great shed building tips you can use that I've learned during my shed building career. Building a shed isn't that difficult, but if you don't build it properly you're in for big problems down the road. Rotting floors, sagging doors, deteriorating shed roofs are just a few of the problems you'll want to avoid. I'll show you things you need to know with the following information to keep your shed looking great for years to come!

Building a Shed With The Right Tools

Shed Roofs

Attaching Trusses

Cutting Truss Angles

Problems in making shed trusses.

Installing overhangs and fly rafters

Drip Edge - Why your shed needs it!

Why your shed roof should have felt paper.

More Handy Shed Building Links...

Nails Used for Shed Construction (Downloadable pdf file)

Nail sizes and fasteners for shed building

Free shed building guides

Please feel free to download the building guides I include with all my shed plans. From building your shed floor to finishing your roof, it's all in there.

Gambrel or barn shed building guide

Gable shed building guide

Lean to shed building guide

What's it cost to build a shed?

One of the most asked questions I get is how much it costs to build a shed. The best way I can answer that question is to refer visitors to my materials cost sheet page on my site. There you can download any of the materials lists I have for all of my shed plans to determine the exact building cost. I also have a materials spreadsheet you can download. Each item used for building your shed is linked to Lowe's or shed windows and more.com where you can see how much that item costs. If you are interested in getting this spreadsheet please contact me and let me know.

Are log cabins cool in summer?
Are log cabins cool in summer?

The size and location of a log cabin directly influence the ways it can be cooled in the summer. Insulation, air conditioning, fans, and keeping...

Read More »
Last updated Jan 18, 2020
Can you put shelves in a Keter shed?
Can you put shelves in a Keter shed?

Keter Shelf Accessory Kits In the Summit shed you can add up to three shelf accessory kits. Depending on the size of your shed you can install one...

Read More »
Last updated Jan 10, 2021
Are shed plans easy to follow?
Are shed plans easy to follow?

These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.

Learn More »
Promotion

Can you put a 3 pin plug on armoured cable?

The inner sheath of an SWA cable is just a filler and is not strong enough to be used in a 3 pin plug cord grip and unless you have a very very small SWA cable the outer sheath will not fit into a 3 pin plug cord grip. Even with industrial plugs you would be pushing your luck attempting to make a secure connection.

community.screwfix.com - Connecting SWA to 13amp plug - Screwfix Community Forum

Thank you very much for taking the time to reply, it is really appreciated. So it sounds like going from 1.5mm flex to a 10mm SWA is ok.

I suppose what I was trying to ask is, have I just wasted money using 10mm SWA if the first part of the circuit is just 1.5mm. Is the circuit and the voltage limited by the 1.5mm cable?

Planning g to run Just power tools (drill, mitre saw) in a shed (one at a time!), and maybe a light. I have probably over egged it in case I wanted more in future.

Click to expand...

Is a Barndominium more energy efficient?
Is a Barndominium more energy efficient?

Since barndominiums are usually significantly more energy efficient than their traditional home counterparts are, opting for them often feels like...

Read More »
Last updated Feb 13, 2019
How deep should shed base be?
How deep should shed base be?

Concrete Shed Base Depth For ordinary garden sheds, a thickness of 3" (75mm) is sufficient in most situations. On soft clay, or on larger...

Read More »
Last updated Nov 22, 2019
Can I build my own shed?
Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

Learn More »
Promotion
Whats best wood or metal shed?
Whats best wood or metal shed?

Metal is able to hold up better than wood and it doesn't require the kind of care you might need to dedicate to the wood shed. Metal is a bit more...

Read More »
Last updated May 15, 2020
Can I build my own shed?
Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

Learn More »
Promotion
Can a Neighbour refuse planning permission?
Can a Neighbour refuse planning permission?

In summary, your neighbour can have no influence on the development with regards to planning permission, as planning permission is not required....

Read More »
Last updated Dec 2, 2018