When storage becomes a problem, with every shelf and drawer in the house piled high
or crammed full and youre struggling to get the car in the garage then its time to start thinking about creating some outdoor storage space.
An outdoor shed is the ideal solution and with a decent set of plans its an ideal project for the summer that will give you space and save you money should you choose to build your own.
You first need to get hold of a good set of outdoor shed building plans; you can find them online and a good set will have not only various outdoor shed plans but hundreds of other projects that you might like to tackle later on. You should have some idea where you plan to build your shed and so will know roughly the floor space required, this will give you some idea of which shed you will pick from your blueprints.
Now that you know what type of outdoor shed that you intend to build and also chosen the site you will need to find out if planning permission is required, building codes can vary from area to area so you will need to make sure that you comply with regulations, you dont want to build only to be told to take it down again.
The information on your outdoor shed plans along with details of where you are going to site your shed should be enough information for your local planning official to come to a decision. In some cases you may need to sound out your neighborhood tenants association and also make sure you are not going to encroach on your partners favorite sunbathing spot!
Assuming that everything passes inspection you can place your order for timber and fixings from your local supplier, your outdoor shed plans will have a list of all individual wood lengths and some timber merchants will cut some or all of your wood to size which will save you some time.
You need to prepare a really solid base or foundation to stand your shed on, a good solid base can add years to the lifetime of your shed and ensure the smooth operation of doors and windows, you have a choice between pier and beam, concrete slab, and treated timber runners.
Using your outdoor shed building plans you can now begin to construct by working your way through the set stages. There is no need to stick rigidly to your set of plans for instance you might want to match the roof shingles or window design with those of nearby buildings. You can also make your shed fit in with its surroundings by choosing the same or matching color scheme as your house.