Decent metal sheds

[Great-Kazoo]

What Jim said... absolute truth.

Thanks guys, but it was the wife's idea. I'll pass it along.

[Sparky]

Think I could build a decent wood one for less than $500? The only thing I wouldn't know how to do is the roof trusses. But then that would negate the ability to break down and move it. I don't want to live here much longer

[Great-Kazoo]

Think I could build a decent wood one for less than $500? The only thing I wouldn't know how to do is the roof trusses. But then that would negate the ability to break down and move it. I don't want to live here much longer

Check code, up in weld cty anything over 120 sq. ft. requires a permit. If you do wood frame, or any frame make sure there is adequate ventilation under the shed. If not moisture (yes its not a lot in CO) will rot your shed from the bottom. We have our wood frame ones one a skid style frame this gave us 3-4" of ground clearance.

[Mazin]

Only thing I can say is don't wear sandals while building a metal shed.

[Wulf202]

Think I could build a decent wood one for less than $500? The only thing I wouldn't know how to do is the roof trusses. But then that would negate the ability to break down and move it. I don't want to live here much longer

books are available on the subject.

look up a shed roof. its a single pitch design.

8' width and 10' 12' or 16' length would give you less wasted materials

[tmjohnson]

Very doubtful that you could build a shed for 500, Unless you go to a wood mill and make a deal on some scrap or fresh cut timber. I used to get some good deals from cedar mills. You would have to let the wood cure and then even some of it will warp. But it might be worth a try.

[Wulf202]

materials to build an 8x16 off the top of my head
60 2x4x8'
10 2x6 10' pt
2 2x6 16' pt
20 blocks
4 3/4 plywood
14 osb sheets
2 2x4 16'
16 2x4 10'
12 sheets corrugate
box roof screws
box siding nails
box framing nails
gate kit

[MED]

I did one metal shed...yuck! I sure wouldn't want to tear it down.

I had a Rubbermaid one at my old house on a concrete slab, tore it down, and reassembled it at my new house on a concrete slab. It has worked with no problems or leaks, and it is easy to tear down and reassemble. It is not real big but works well.

http://www.rubbermaid.com/Category/P...od_ID=RP091913

[Great-Kazoo]

I did one metal shed...yuck! I sure wouldn't want to tear it down.

I had a Rubbermaid one at my old house on a concrete slab, tore it down, and reassembled it at my new house on a concrete slab. It has worked with no problems or leaks, and it is easy to tear down and reassemble. It is not real big but works well.

http://www.rubbermaid.com/Category/P...od_ID=RP091913

Have one of these too. Easy up, easy down, Tornado tested and still standing.

[Sparky]

I would love one of those. I just can't afford one.