Sheds: What To Consider Before Building Your Own

Doing projects around the house is a perfect way to spend the weekend

. The sense of accomplishment and the cost savings make it all worthwhile. Building a backyard shed is a popular weekend project for many homeowners. Before starting any weekend project, the homeowner should prepare plans for that project. Without proper planning and considering all the options, a weekend project can become a weeklong project. Sheds what to consider before building your own?

What is the purpose of the shed? Will the shed be a workshop and be used for storage? If the shed, is to be used for both then the storage of hazardous material must be addressed. Homeowners may not be able to work in proximity to certain chemicals and fertilisers without precautions being taken. Homeowners need to plan accordingly if children live in the home. The shed design could include a small upper loft for storage of chemicals or tools to keep them out of reach.

What size will the shed be, and what is the budget for building the shed? Many home and garden centres have prefabricated kits that come in various sizes. The purpose of the shed must be matched up with the size. Deciding to build a shed without using prefabricated kits can be more difficult without some carpentry skills. If the plans for the shed are not properly drawn up, the project can become more complicated and costly. Building a shed may require a building permit from the city so homeowners will need one prior to any construction. There may be height and a size restriction on backyard sheds. The city code may also state that the shed must match the architecture of the home.

Sheds what to consider before building your own? The location is important and owners should verify that the location is acceptable under the citys building code. The shed design and location based on the villages code may differ from what the homeowner envisioned. Will the shed, block any views or common area access such as utility easements? The shed design and location should be such that it will coordinate with the landscaping.

What type of material will be used to build the shed? The most common building material is wood. Prefabricated buildings may use a mixture of materials some of it possibly composite material. Stone or brick structures would be sturdy and fire proof but costly. Gardeners considering storing large quantities of fertilizer and chemicals may want to consider a stone or brick structure. The roofing material may be dependent on the village codes. The code may require a specific roofing material or at the least have it match the homes roof.

by: Holly Garnett

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