Storage Shed

[Mike69]

I need a storage shed in my back yard so I can get some stuff out of my garage. Looking at either a wood 8x8 or 10x8. I know the prefab ones are cheaper but do any of you guys have an idea of what it would cost in just materials to build one? Don't need anything fancy, just something that works & will last.

[ceyko]

Give this place a call and ask for Billy. He is a nice guy...

http://texassteelindustries.com/index.html

Although they focus on trailers - their sheds are some of the built ones out there that I've seen. I've bought one and a few others have as well. It's best to visit them since they have a large selection.

[Sean88gt]

Talk to The Head, he just had one done.

[Mike69]

I'm located down south in Corpus Christi.

[95DRGT]

Built this one with a buddy a few years back 12x12 on 4" concrete slab- $1200 for steel and another $300 in concrete (did all the work myself and will never do that again)

[thomasblively]

I bought an 8x10(maybe12) prefab one from Lowes while they were running a special last year. While it is not the best one out there is was fairly simple for my dad and I to install(minimum of a 2 man job) and has served its purpose well. I priced building one myself with 2x2 tubing instead of the framing the kit came with and came out more than 3x's the cost of the kit.

[mk5.0]

Just build one...

[GeorgeG.]

I need a storage shed in my back yard so I can get some stuff out of my garage. Looking at either a wood 8x8 or 10x8. I know the prefab ones are cheaper but do any of you guys have an idea of what it would cost in just materials to build one? Don't need anything fancy, just something that works & will last.

They way I see it is that building one won't necessarily be cheaper, but you can get better quality materials. Now the quality of the work will depend on you which is why the pre-fab ones might be more appealing.

[Chili]

Talk to The Head, he just had one done.

Same thing I was going to suggest. I know he was pretty happy with it.

[stangin4lyfe]

Prob not the best, but it's held up pretty well over the last 10 years...

http://www.tuffshed.com/

[Chili]

Just double checked his FB, his was through Homestead Sheds. His is 14x8 with a loft. I want to say he got doors on the side and end, but can only see the side from the pic. They matched the shingles to his house as well.

Guessing this place: http://www.homesteadsheds.com/

He said they had pre built walls and such, and had the whole thing complete on-site inside 5 hours.

[KBScobravert]

Anyone have any idea how much you can negotiate with companies like Tuff Shed? I am about to pull the trigger on one of their 12x16 sheds.

Chili, I will check out the homesteadshed site and consider them too.

[ceyko]

Tuff Shed was almost twice the cost of what I paid for mine. 8x16 or so, shingled two tone paint, two coats of paint, windows, doors, vents...loft solid construction and built/assembled on-site.

IMHO, there is nothing special about TS except the price. Buy local from what I recommended and it sounds like what Chili is recommending is same/same.

[Chili]

Tuff Shed was almost twice the cost of what I paid for mine. 8x16 or so, shingled two tone paint, two coats of paint, windows, doors, vents...loft solid construction and built/assembled on-site.

IMHO, there is nothing special about TS except the price. Buy local from what I recommended and it sounds like what Chili is recommending is same/same.

Yeah, their prices looked comparable.

[KBScobravert]

I went with a 12'x20' Tuff Shed from HD. They were 10% off this weekend and I got another 10% off putting it on my HD card (will transfer funds after they complete it)

We are doing a barn style with 7' sides, 13'10" total height, a 6'7" double (6' wide) door, two 2'x3' windows, 12' of ridge vent, two 16"x8" wall vents and the heavier 3/4" tongue and groove treated flooring (smoother finish for sweeping too) and painted.

I told their rep I am short short short on time and he is going to try and get us in under the 5-7 business days. Hopefully have it done by this coming Friday so I can move everything before I go back to work on the 20th.