Shed - buy a kit, buy plans - or have it done?

[turbostang]

I'm due to close on my new place in the next few days, and as I move - I'll have to stack a LOT of shit in my garage or on the porch since I won't have a shed.

In the past, I've just paid to have someone build a shed for me - but this time around, I'll most likely build it, maybe buy plans and build it, or buy a kit and build it.

Where I live, it can only be a max of 10X12 before a permit is required - and to be honest, my backyard is kinda small anyways..so, that size is perfect, and it's what I have in the old house.

I see Home Depot has a 8X10 kit that's under 1,000$ and the way it's setup, would work pretty good. I'd rather buy a kit - I think..

Time is of the essence, as is budget. So, having one built @ 2,000-3500$ is not gonna cut it.

Thoughts?

[ELVIS]

a few months ago i put together a Lifetime plasic job in the backyard. It is 8x12. i love it! i was right around 1200 i think. very sturdy and went together easily.

god bless.

[Vertnut]

I'm due to close on my new place in the next few days, and as I move - I'll have to stack a LOT of shit in my garage or on the porch since I won't have a shed.

In the past, I've just paid to have someone build a shed for me - but this time around, I'll most likely build it, maybe buy plans and build it, or buy a kit and build it.

Where I live, it can only be a max of 10X12 before a permit is required - and to be honest, my backyard is kinda small anyways..so, that size is perfect, and it's what I have in the old house.

I see Home Depot has a 8X10 kit that's under 1,000$ and the way it's setup, would work pretty good. I'd rather buy a kit - I think..

Time is of the essence, as is budget. So, having one built @ 2,000-3500$ is not gonna cut it.

Thoughts?

Are there any deed restrictions on the size or material? You might want to check before making a decision.

[turbostang]

Are there any deed restrictions on the size or material? You might want to check before making a decision.

Size, yes - 120 sq.ft., material the HOA requires something like "Like or similar material to the house, with matching or similar paint and shingles"

[2000 vert]

your always better doing it yourself. I would just surf the web and find some plans you like. Then buy everything you need. Kits are always more than what you can do yourself. I put up a closed in carport last year with r-panel cheaper than I could buy a carport kit for. If you can swing a hammer and saw its not that hard. I have about 1500 in this one including the concrete work. I still need to paint and add the trim.
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[racrguy]

your always better doing it yourself. I would just surf the web and find some plans you like. Then buy everything you need. Kits are always more than what you can do yourself. I put up a closed in carport last year with r-panel cheaper than I could buy a carport kit for. If you can swing a hammer and saw its not that hard. I have about 1500 in this one including the concrete work. I still need to paint and add the trim.
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Can we get some more details on this please? How did you put it together (weld/bolt), any problems with wind etc.

[KBScobravert]

Make your builder build you one for the trouble he put you through on the house. Besides I need you to be free to weld up my cold side and cut and weld my DP. lol

If you decide to build it let me know I can loan you Dewalt cordless skill saw, recipricating saw, jig saw, drills and tons of batteries and more if you need. I will be home on the 19th this month until the 17th of January.

[turbostang]

Make your builder build you one for the trouble he put you through on the house. Besides I need you to be free to weld up my cold side and cut and weld my DP. lol

If you decide to build it let me know I can loan you Dewalt cordless skill saw, recipricating saw, jig saw, drills and tons of batteries and more if you need. I will be home on the 19th this month until the 17th of January.

I'll damn sure do that Keith, give me a call when you get in town! I should be moved in by then!

[Sgt Beavis]

Build it yourself. Poor some concrete footings and secure a 4x4 base to that. Then build on top of that. It'll be cheaper than the kit and you can make it look like you want.

[2000 vert]

Can we get some more details on this please? How did you put it together (weld/bolt), any problems with wind etc.

Its all bolted. (6)10ft 11gauge 4x4 posts, (5) 8in c-purlings, (7) 20ft r-panels, (21) 8ft r-panels, 10ft of angle, and (12) 10ft 2x4's. Wind doesnt bother it at all and it held 8inches of snow last winter. I built one just like it 7 years ago at my last house and its still standing.

[Kimmypie]

hey brooks, build one and if you need some help let me know. depending on the weekend I might be able to come give you a hand on it. With all the home stuff I've been doing that will be no problem. Do you want a concrete floor or just a wood floor?

<--Christian, i didn't see Kim was logged in. lol

[gearhead78]

If you can use it I have a new in crate 7' x 7' rollup up door I am not going to use $250.00 and its yours

http://dfwmustangs.net/class/showproduct.php?product=66&title=new-7-x-7-roll-up-commercial-door&cat=2

[KBScobravert]

Too bad you don't have any amish friends. They could raise one hell of a shed in about 2 hours. lol

When is closing day?

[RuStYpNuS]

hey brooks, build one and if you need some help let me know. depending on the weekend I might be able to come give you a hand on it. With all the home stuff I've been doing that will be no problem. Do you want a concrete floor or just a wood floor?

<--Christian, i didn't see Kim was logged in. lol

Dude i have a full 18v Ryobi kit and would come lend a hand just to get to know some more stangers. I enjoy doing shit like that.......And i can give you an idea for MAWR POWAR for electrical out there too

[turbostang]

Shit, I missed the last few replies to this thread for some reason.

Regardless, I finally closed and we moved in last night. The shed buidling will begin soon.