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My Shed Plans

The day I decided I wanted to build a storage shed, I searched the web to find good quality storage shed plans. At the time I wasn’t sure about which style of shed I wanted to build, but I knew I wanted a comprehensive range of plans that I could search through to get inspiration.

That’s when I came across ‘My Shed Plans Elite‘ which is a product that contains a lot of shed plans and woodworking patterns.  If you are looking for a comprehensive range of storage shed plans, whether you want to build a pole barn shed, gable shed, firewood storage shed, saltbox shed, or even if you don’t know what shed you want to build, but need inspiration like I did, then this product is for you.

 

 

Best,

Brad Smith

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Firewood Shed Plans

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Firewood Shed PlansIt’s coming up to that time of year again (depending on the area where you live), where the temperature drops and it starts to snow and get extremely cold. Get your plans now.

So one of the best things to do before this weather hits, is to build a shed to store your firewood which will keep your firewood dry and ready to burn. There are different shed designs to choose from when it comes to storing firewood, you can check out these designs at the following blog post, firewood storage shed designs.

Deciding on which firewood shed plans to use to build your shed, will be determined depending on whether your firewood is damp prior to storage or your really need to protect your wood from the elements, or you need a shed that can dry the wood while it’s in storage. Depending on what your requirements are for your firewood shed, will determine the plans and design you choose.

Just a few tips on building a firewood shed:

1. Location of the firewood shed is important. It’s best to build it close to the back door of your home so it’s easy to get to. There would be nothing worse than having to walk through the cold icy snow to get your wood right at the back of your yard.

2. A firewood shed should have a raised floor to prevent the wood from getting damp.

3. A firewood shed roof needs to be slanted so the snow and rain runs off the roof away from the wood. Also it’s best if the ground the shed is built on also slants away from the wood, so the water doesn’t collect by the wood.

4. Airflow is important in a shed used to store firewood. this is so the wood dries properly. this is why most firewood sheds are built with 3 sides. One side is open to create airflow. Just make sure this open side faces away from where most of the wind occurs, to protect the wood from the elements.

When the cold strikes, you will be so glad you built that firewood shed, as you will be all nice and warm sitting by your warm fire listening to the cold wind outside.

Don’t delay in building your shed, as the cold weather is fast approaching. Check out My Shed Plans Elite for some great plans.

Best,

Brad Smith

PS. If you are looking for a firewood shed plan, check out My Shed Plans Elite.

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How To Build A Shed Loft

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How To Build A Shed LoftLooking for steps on how to build a shed loft ? Well I found these step by step instructions written by Michael Straessle on ehow.com.

Storage space has been an issue for homeowners for a long time. Many find that building a loft in a small shed is one way to add more room for storage. While this may be a simple project for the woodworking homeowner, care should be taken regarding the weight limits of the loft built. Explore the weight limits of 2-by-4s and 2-by-6s when they are stretched across the width of the shed.

Step 1:
Locate the studs in the walls in the area where the loft will be built. Measure and cut a piece of plywood the desired length of the loft. Be certain it is 8 inches wide.

Step 2:
Secure the plywood to the wall studs with the deck screws. Next, secure the 2-by-4 joist hangers to the plywood with the deck screws. Keep them within 12 to 16-inches of each other. (Use 2-by-6s if the shed is wider than 6 feet.)

Step 3:
Place the 2-by-4s into the joist hangers and secure them to the hangers with the deck screws. These become ceiling joists at this point. (Use 2-by-6s if the shed is wider than 6 feet.)

Step 4:
Measure out from the walls of the shed to the desired width of the storage area and make a mark. If using the entire width of the shed, divide the width by three and mark the joists accordingly.

Step 5:
Measure down from the rafters to the bottom of the ceiling joists and cut twice the number of joists used. These are for braces and will be used to strengthen the ceiling joists allowing for more weight.

Step 6:
Secure the braces to the rafters and the ceiling joists with the deck screws. Be certain the braces are plumb as this will give the maximum strength possible.

Step 7:
Measure and cut a piece of 3/4-inch plywood to fit on top of the ceiling joists in the desired storage area. Secure it to the ceiling joists with the deck screws.

If you feel you need more guidance on building a shed loft, then get hold of some good storage shed plans at My Shed Plans Elite to assist you in building the loft.

Best,

Brad Smith

PS. If you are looking for some loft shed plans, check out My Shed Plans Elite.

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Firewood Storage Shed Designs

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There are different firewood storage shed designs to choose from, but they all serve one main purpose, which is to keep firewood dry during winter. It is always best to let firewood dry out before stacking it, but if that’s not possible, then you can choose a design that allows the wood to dry while stacked.

Design 1: If your firewood is slightly wet before you stack it, you may want to consider this design. It’s the mono-pitch shed roof that keeps the rain off and allows a good airflow to help dry out the wood.

Design 2: If you need to protect your firewood from the elements, consider this design. This firewood shed keeps the firewood protected and the raised floor stops water from the ground getting the bottom part of the stack wet.

Design 3: If you like the Lean –to Look then consider this design. It has a clear plastic roof which allows the sun to penetrate and heat the wood which accelerates the seasoning, keeps the wood dry and also keeps the rain off.

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Best,

Brad Smith

PS. If you are looking for a firewood shed design, check out My Shed Plans Elite.

 

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Do It Yourself Storage Shed Plans

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Do It Yourself Storage Shed Plansdo it yourself storage shed plans are a great way to build a storage shed yourself. The benefits are huge, you can save money, find the exact shed design you like and also the satisfaction of creating something yourself is rewarding. There are also so many different styles of shed plans to choose from, from gambrel storage shed plans to gable storage shed plans. The possibilities are huge.

But just be aware that not all plans and blueprints are created equal. You can find shed plans in lots of places, free do it yourself storage shed plans on the internet, in a magazine or even free ones at a hardware store. But even though you may think you have found great plans, they usually aren’t the best. Magazines and the internet are a great place to get inspiration and ideas for your shed, but there isn’t a huge selection of designs you choose from and usually these plans are put together poorly. In some cases they are too simple and don’t provide you with enough detail to build the shed, or they are too complicated, which can put you off building your shed.

So if you want to find some great storage shed plans that suit what you are looking for, the best place to go is the internet to find a product that doesn’t just have a couple of shed plan designs, but literally thousands. This way you will really find what you are looking for.

When looking for quality shed plans make sure they have a material list, stock size, step by step instructions that are easy to follow, detailed illustrations, roof plans and rafter details, wall frame building instructions and also skid, joint outlay and stud placements.

Best,

Brad Smith

PS. If you are looking for some good shed plans, check out My Shed Plans Elite.

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Firewood Stack Plans

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Firewood Stack PlansDeciding to build your own firewood rack, stack or storage unit is a wise move because if you decided to buy one at your local store, you will notice they are expensive and quite small, so you are very limited by the choices available.

If you build your own firewood rack it will be less expensive and you can make it large, so it will be able to hold a full face cord of firewood. Also if you have space limitations, you can customize the rack to fit the desired space.

You will need good quality firewood stack plans to work from in order to build your rack, and some great plans can be found at My Shed Plans Elite.

Some of the important things to consider when building your firewood rack are:

Ensure the base is sturdy as this is the most crucial part of the rack.

With the amount of weight the firewood rack will be holding you need a set of strong end panels to keep it safe and secure.

Paint the rack with a good exterior paint.

Best,

Brad Smith

PS. If you are looking for a firewood stack plans, check out My Shed Plans Elite.

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Storage Shed Floor Plans

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Storage Shed Floor PlansWhen you start building a storage shed, it’s very important to use good storage shed floor plans to ensure the foundations you build your shed on will be strong.

The 3 main things to consider when building the floor of your shed are:

*Good shed floor plans
*Good choice of materials
*Great workmanship

So if you get the choice of materials and the design of the shed floor plan spot on, you are half way to building your ultimate shed.

When considering materials for the floor. You can either choose

Timber floor boards, Plywood
or OSB (oriented strand board).

For fixing the floorboards to the joists beneath use a nail which has a good pull-out resistance. The length of the nail should be about 2.5 times the thickness of the floor board.

The floor joists supporting the decking should all be preservative treated.

The key to building a good quality storage shed is the workmanship. Here are some tips to get off to a good start:

• Make sure the foundation is square and level. This is really important, by having a level surface to begin with will ensure the job will go smoothly. If not you will forever be making adjustments all because your foundation wasn’t level to begin with.

• Use material sheet sheet sizes to avoid excessive cutting. Plywood and OSB sheet flooring comes in 1.2×2.4m sheets. So a clever idea is to make your shed floor multiples of this size. This will reduce the number of cuts you need to make. It’s best of course to design the shed to the size you want, so don’t worry about having to stick to the sheet sizes.

• Use a nail punch to get the head of the nail below floor level. Otherwise you can either trip or hurt yourself quite badly.

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Best,

Brad Smith

PS. To get tips, hints and ideas on how to build a shed floor, check out the plans at My Shed Plans Elite.

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Shed Floor Plans

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Shed Floor PlansWhen you start building a storage shed, it all starts with the floor, and so it’s very important to use good shed floor plans to ensure the foundations you build your shed on will be strong.

Generally it is recommended that the weight a shed floor should be able to hold is 150kg per square meter. So considering an average person weighs between 70 to 80kg, that gives you an indication of what weight the floor has to support.

One of the main things to consider when building the shed floor, is that water is the biggest problem. It’s therefore important when looking at floor plans for a shed, that the following tips are provided to keep the shed floor dry:

• A polythene barrier, which is thick heavy duty plastic placed beneath the shed floor and held down with stones or a concrete slab. This will prevent rising moisture and stop plant growth under the shed.

• Provide good ventilation beneath the shed will help any damp air disperse and keep the timbers dry.

• You can also place damp proof membrane beneath the supports of the floor joists. This acts as another barrier to block moisture rising from the ground.

• You can prevent moisture getting in from above by placing large eaves and gutters to allow water to drain down onto the ground.

The next step is to start looking for quality storage shed plans that have detailed information, including the right materials to use to build a sturdy shed floor. Some good plans can be found at My Shed Plans Elite.

Best,

Brad Smith

PS. To get tips, hints and ideas on how to build a shed floor, check out the plans at My Shed Plans Elite.

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Loft Shed Plans

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Loft Shed PlansDeciding to add a loft to the storage shed you are going to build is a great option, as you can store extra items that are out of the way and best of all, out of sight. There are some good loft shed plans to choose from that you can add to your existing storage shed plans, so you can build your dream shed.

In regards to the loft you are going to build, just make sure you’re not tempted to use it as a place to dump items that you know should throw out, otherwise it just defeats the whole purpose. A loft is a great place to store lighter items while you can store your machinery such as lawn mowers, bicycles etc below.

When planning your loft, take into consideration what it’s going to store, as it has to be built strong enough to take the weight. So bare this in mind when you are looking at loft shed plans. Things you might want to store in the loft are Christmas decorations, chairs, extra boxes, or you might want to convert it to a room with a bed, desk and table.

During the planning process of your loft, consider where the hatch will be placed to access the loft. Centrally is a great location, as you can utilize the space all around the loft, not just the part right in front.

Another thing to consider is the size of the loft. Do you want to store a lot of items up there, or only a few? If you want to store a lot of items, build the loft to run along the whole length of the shed, otherwise just build it to only half the shed. This can save you time and money.

Also you will need to think about lighting for the loft. You can just go for solar powered lights to save costs on electricity, or even a battery powered LED light. If you want more reliable light, then get it connected to the mains of your house.

The best style of shed to build a loft in is a gambrel shed(barn style) as it is dual pitch on each side of the roof, which makes a lot of space to add a loft. The pitch of the roof should be at least 8/12 to create a decent amount of room.

Best,

Brad Smith

PS. If you are looking for some loft shed plans, check out My Shed Plans Elite.

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Storage Shed Design

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Storage Shed Designstorage shed design is very important to take into consideration before deciding on the style of shed you are going to build. It’s very easy to just think of the shed as a place to store extra items, without considering the aesthetics of the structure.

Just remember the appearance of the outdoor storage shed is important because it can impact the look of the property. So when looking through storage shed plans, and considering a design, just make sure it compliments your property.

So if you live in a country style home, a barn style shed could be the way to go, as it will match the look and feel of your property. If you live in a more formal home, you may decide to just go with a standard gable style shed with an arched window to keep in line with the feel of your house.

Best,

Brad Smith

PS. If you are looking for inspiration for your shed design, check out the plans at My Shed Plans Elite.

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