sheds?

[lawn psycho]

RLW, I built my shed in 2009 right after we moved into our new house. I like to keep my garage clutter free.

I used a 20% off coupon at Lowes for the wood. My builder got me his wholesale pricing for the shingles and vinyl siding/trim so they would match the house. Bought the windows, shutters, and door hardware online. For about a week it seemed like there was a delivery being made in preparation for building it. I did it for almost exactly $2500 +/- $100. I'd have to add up the receipts again. I originally was going with a 12x14 but the odd size just made sense to add on the two feet.

Used my BIL's nail guns and I had all the rest of the tools, ladders, sawhorses, etc. Took three days (sun up to past sundown) and I got/get a lot of compliments on it. I priced out having one delivered of the same size and quality and it was easily double the price I spent building it.

[sky's]

Hello my name is Shaun owner of Skys Carpentry on rte 25. we will be offering custom sheds this year and should have 2 models to look at on our property this spring. these will feature a Adirondack look with cedar shingles and front porch. keep your eyes open we will begin as soon as the snow melts?? whenever that is? these won't be "box store" built, but much higher quality and prices will be higher but "you get what you pay for" thanks

[RLW]

Originally Posted by lawn psycho

RLW, I built my shed in 2009 right after we moved into our new house. I like to keep my garage clutter free.

I used a 20% off coupon at Lowe's for the wood. My builder got me his wholesale pricing for the shingles and vinyl siding/trim so they would match the house. Bought the windows, shutters, and door hardware online. For about a week it seemed like there was a delivery being made in preparation for building it. I did it for almost exactly $2500 +/- $100. I'd have to add up the receipts again. I originally was going with a 12x14 but the odd size just made sense to add on the two feet.

Used my BIL's nail guns and I had all the rest of the tools, ladders, sawhorses, etc. Took three days (sun up to past sundown) and I got/get a lot of compliments on it. I priced out having one delivered of the same size and quality and it was easily double the price I spent building it.

lawn psycho, you did very well for that size shed. All my materials were figured on the company discounts. Believe it or not I got the 10x16 from Reeds Ferry with all my own selections of shingles, siding, windows, shutters and ramp and oh ya a nice weather vane for less than 3,200 and I didn't have all the aggravation and mess to pickup every night and after the job as it was installed in less than 1 hour and 15 minutes and they were driving out of the driveway. I have received several e-mails from them asking if I was happy with the shed and the installation. They are a followup company which you do not find very often nowadays. All in all we both did very well and you have the pleasure to tell everyone that you bulit it. All I can say is I paid for it. with it and may it stay dry for many a year.

[Happy Gourmand]

I think I have the ONLY Reed's Ferry shed with a metal roof. They were going to build them for one of the ski areas but I was told that it was way too much labor so they opted not to supply them. I found it by asking if they had any "models" they they wanted to move. One of the owners took me out back where they had several to choose from. 10' x 12' , 3 windows, double doors, metal roof, cedar siding, ramp....etc, etc...paid $1950 2 years ago. Much less than anything I saw at HD and Lowes...and musc better construction.
If you go, ask if they have any discontinued models....worked for me!

[lawn psycho]

Originally Posted by RLW

lawn psycho, you did very well for that size shed. All my materials were figured on the company discounts. Believe it or not I got the 10x16 from Reeds Ferry with all my own selections of shingles, siding, windows, shutters and ramp and oh ya a nice weather vane for less than 3,200 and I didn't have all the aggravation and mess to pickup every night and after the job as it was installed in less than 1 hour and 15 minutes and they were driving out of the driveway. I have received several e-mails from them asking if I was happy with the shed and the installation. They are a followup company which you do not find very often nowadays. All in all we both did very well and you have the pleasure to tell everyone that you bulit it. All I can say is I paid for it. with it and may it stay dry for many a year.

If I could have gotten mine for $3200 I would have paid it. What kind of materials did they use for decking, joists, studs, roof, etc? The sheds I saw to get it built the way I wanted were substaintially higher than what I could build on my own.

Not questioning your decision but when I went through the decision loop of buy vs build the sheds you could buy had lower quality materials. (Ex, no-name siding, 2x3 studs, 2x6 joists, particle board flooring, 2x4 roof, etc.)

I am a penny pincher when it comes to these types of things as I am always looking for deals so I was willing to put up with the hassles. The OP wanted a pre-built shed so this may not even apply but a shed is not as diffucult to build as some may think. If you don't have a compressor and nail guns then you may have a sore elbow by the time you're done.....

[RLW]

lawn psycho This site should answer all your questions regarding the building materials and how it is constructed. Do not forget that I had a 10% discount on all sheds and accessories. Click here for shed company. They have a 15% discount for anything built in February. That's a great savings.
I'm sorry, but the lit I have gives all the building specs with pictures and I just noticed that this doesn't. I may have over looked it and you might see it if you go through it.

[Denny Crane]

Do a Meredith search on craigslist. There's been a small shed for sale for months now. Buy it and get it off the listing so we don't have to look at it!! You never know, it might be what you are looking for.

[trfour]

Whether building it yourself, or having it built for you... Use top grade deck screws for assembly. In areas around the country where temperature changes can have an effect, heat-cold = expansion contraction. Nails tend to loosen up, and can cause problems over time.

Any structure is an investment, and if you go that extra mile, seal all components from the ground up, end joints, walls and roof, it will pay dividends over time.

Been there, done that. And this includes decks, and many other projects that I built myself.

Terry
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PS, to RLW's question. Absolutely. It was a basic shed kit from Lowe's, and I added studding, 16" on center, and a second floor for overhead storrage as well. I did use galvie roffing nails on the shingles.

[RLW]

I'm just throwing something out after viewing the shed pictures. I sure hope that there were alot more studs added to the walls and that there were double headers added all around. If one did as you suggested regarding screwing everything, wouldn't a new home/addition cost a futune and this guy would be out of a job???

[lawn psycho]

Originally Posted by RLW

I'm just throwing something out after viewing the shed pictures. I sure hope that there were alot more studs added to the walls and that there were double headers added all around. If one did as you suggested regarding screwing everything, wouldn't a new home/addition cost a futune and this guy would be out of a job

+1 on the double headers and 16 OC I screwed the decking down but can't image how long it would have taken to use screws for sheathing. Yikes.

RLW, I checked out the shed site and I think the guy close to me who sells sheds must be a reseller or something for these folks as they look identical. Only thing I didn't like was the use of 2x6 flooring vs 2x8 over the 12 ft span and I gave my shed a good pitch to get more overhead space. The cedar is nice but didn't fit in with where I wanted to put the shed. Vinyl is final

I do like the cupola but never seem to get around to buying one.

[RLW]

Originally Posted by lawn psycho

+RLW, I checked out the shed site and I think the guy close to me who sells sheds must be a reseller or something for these folks as they look identical. Only thing I didn't like was the use of 2x6 flooring vs 2x8 over the 12 ft span and I gave my shed a good pitch to get more overhead space. The cedar is nice but didn't fit in with where I wanted to put the shed. Vinyl is final
I do like the cupola but never seem to get around to buying one.

You are right about the 2x6 floor joists, but there are 9 locations for footings and there is a beam (doubled 2x6 on their side PT) that goes in the center of the joists the full length of the shed which is supported by 3 footings. As far as being a reseller, I don't believe so as they told me that they are the sole seller of their product.

[trfour]

Originally Posted by RLW

I'm just throwing something out after viewing the shed pictures. I sure hope that there were alot more studs added to the walls and that there were double headers added all around. If one did as you suggested regarding screwing everything, wouldn't a new home/addition cost a futune and this guy would be out of a job???

About using deck screws. Absolutely, it's a little more time consuming, however using a good screw gun and knowing that down the road, so to speak, money in the bank can work...

Tell me something, what does M&M in the blue hardhat get an hour?? He's been a'whack'in on that same nail since days now, and will have to return when it loosens up some more after the heat and cold gets to it...

Thank God we all have our way of doing things... What can I say, it works for me.


Terry
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[RLW]

You are correct in saying each his own in regarding how to build whatever as long as it meets all codes. I haven't seen very many nailed homes fall down unless the maintenance hasn't been taken for 100 years or more. Regarding the guy in the blue safety hat. He is going so fast you can't see him start and finish each wall he is building. I believe he is a union man.

[trfour]

Originally Posted by RLW

You are correct in saying each his own in regarding how to build whatever as long as it meets all codes. I haven't seen very many nailed homes fall down unless the maintenance hasn't been taken for 100 years or more. Regarding the guy in the blue safety hat. He is going so fast you can't see him start and finish each wall he is building. I believe he is a union man.

That is a big part of this very wonderful website... Ya, we all get to 'weirs we are going in many different ways... And I can say that none of my building projects has stood the test of time to date. However, loose nails, siding and others, have been a big thorn in my side, and very costly to me, being built by others, shall I say, over my years here on Earth.

Way back in the early 60s, I was in fact in the ShipBuilders & PipeFitters Union out of Boston MA.

No more, I did keep my Big Red LunchBox though!
I just wish that I had some more Waldow & Pepper's Lobsta rolls in there!

We Are all snow happy to have you here with us, RLW and that you got rid of that antique manual typewriter so's we can actually read just what you are saying...

Bless you,
Terry
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PS; you made me do some math though, RLW It's been 44 years since I shed my affiliation with a union... Now'add'days whenever I build something, I 'Weirs one of my old Army hats, and one of my Winnipesaukee.com's T shirts. Pictured below.

#1. Building a deck over an existing cement 1.
#2. trfour on deck.
#3. Almost Complete. 16x24'er