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What do shed kits come with?

All kits include: Floor, walls, trusses, door(s), trim, roof sheeting, roofing materials (shingles, drip edge and underlayment) and all door hardware. The floor joists are precut and marked. The floor sheeting and roof sheeting is precut and includes a layout sheet to show how the sheeting is laid out.

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Due to the many options and variations of our shed kits, our kits can only be ordered by talking in person to one or our Shed Professionals who can answer your questions and help you select the correct size and style for your needs. Prices are for kits picked up at our warehouse. Call for delivery prices. Our Shed Kits are currently available in 2 styles (Standard Ranch & Tall Ranch), are built to order and can be somewhat customized. You only need to provide the labor and the fasteners to assemble the shed kit (a list of what you need will be provided). All Items you need will be available at your local hardware store or home center. Our shed kits include a floor. Roofing materials are included in the Shed Kit pricing. Do-it-yourself shed kit instructions will be provided. There is not a better quality shed kit available on the Internet or anywhere! Due to the complexity of some of our shed styles, Do-it-yourself kits are only available in the standard apex and Tall apex shed styles. We offer kits in either the classic series or premium series. To calculate prices on do-it-yourself kits, simply total up the base price of the shed with any options that you want and subtract 20%. Our kits are the most complete in the industry. All kits include: Floor, walls, trusses, door(s), trim, roof sheeting, roofing materials (shingles, drip edge and underlayment) and all door hardware. The floor joists are precut and marked. The floor sheeting and roof sheeting is precut and includes a layout sheet to show how the sheeting is laid out. Walls are framed and sheeted with the siding and are ready to stand. Trusses are pre-built. Trim is mostly pre-cut and marked. There are a few cuts that will need to be made but most materials are pre-cut. Everything is included except for the nails to put it together. Some customers assemble their DIY kits with screws, however, we recommend using nails because they have a much higher sheer value rating than screws. Also, it is much faster to assemble with nails. Below is a list of the tools and fasteners needed to complete the construction of your shed kit.

Tools Needed:

• Framing Hammer

• Tape Measure (25 ft.)

• Circular Saw or Hand Saw

• Drill

• Framing Nail Gun (if possible)

• Roofing Nail Gun (if possible)

• Air Compressor (if nail guns are used)

• Utility Knife (with straight blades and hook blade for cutting roofing materials

Other tools you may need

• Large Prybar

• Small Prybar

• Chalk Line

• Reciprocating Saw (Sawzall)

Fasteners needed:

• 10d-16d Framing nails (for general framing) Galvanized nails preferred.

• 8d Galvanized Ring Shank Nails (for siding, trim, floor sheeting and roof sheeting) These must be galvanized! For more information click on the link below to view our standard shed kit instructions

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Can you live in a shed while building your house?

Generally speaking, living in a shed is not allowed. This is because your standard shed is classed as a 10a building making it non-habitable. Sheds, carports, private garages and similar structures fall under this category.

Question: Am I allowed to live in a shed?

Answer: Maybe

There are a number of reasons why you might be considering the idea of living in a shed. These include: You’ve bought a block of land and are waiting for your main house to be built. You have a block of land and are looking for a cost-effective housing option. You are looking to expand the living space of your current property to accommodate guests, teenagers or elderly parents. You are looking to build an investment shed to accommodate holidaymakers and supplement your income. Sadly, there are also people living in sheds who were left homeless after the Black Summer Bushfires. Whatever the case may be, a livable shed is a smart solution to a myriad of housing problems. Here’s what you need to know about building and living in a shed home.

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