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Start with a solid foudation

We use pressure-treated lumber when building the shed's floor frame, which includes the mudsill, floor joists, and perimeter band joists. Untreated construction lumber may cost less but in time, it'll rot.

For the shed's floorboards, use 3/4-inch-thick exterior-grade plywood. And if you live in an area with excessive moisture, consider using pressure-treated plywood, which is much more weather-resistant than exterior-grade plywood.

Whatever plywood you chose, we fasten it down with 2-inch-long galvanized decking screws, which are rust-resistant and hold better than nails.  To help prevent water from rotting your shed we build it at least 6 inches above the ground. That way, fresh air can circulate underneath and prevent moisture from accumulating there.  

 

Chose your shed

VINYL STORAGE SHEDS

There are a variety of storage buildings made from vinyl composites. They are impervious to insects and just about any weather conditions, and won't dent, chip, rust or otherwise deteriorate. Lifetime vinyl sheds are the industry's leader in quality and functionality.  Vinyl sheds and utility buildings are the longtime permanent storage solutions.

METAL SHEDS

One of the most common solutions for backyard storage is the metal shed, available in kit form. There are a wide variety of sizes and styles to choose from, as well as many different colors, roof designs, door configurations, and price ranges. By far, Arrow is the leader in the manufacturing and distribution of steel sheds and is the "low cost storage solution".

You'll find metal shed kits in sizes ranging from as small as around 5 feet by 4 feet to 14 feet by 31 feet or even larger. Smaller sheds may have only a single door, and the headroom will be limited. With the larger kits, you get double doors and enough clear height inside to stand and move around comfortably.

Metal sheds are sold in kit form, and while they're relatively easy to assemble, they do require a few basic hand tools and fairly large amount of patience. The typical kit has a plastic bag full of screws and nuts that seem sufficient to assemble a small battleship. This is one time where it really pays to lay out and check all of the parts, and follow the instructions carefully to ensure a trouble free assembly.

WOODEN SHEDS

For a step up in both quality and durability, you might want to consider investing in a wooden shed. Wooden sheds typically come complete with a raised wooden floor, seven feet or more of interior headroom, sturdier doors and roofs covered with residential-type composition shingles, some even have windows and skylights.

Wood sheds are available in barn, ranch, lean to and loft styles, and with everything from inexpensive wafer board panels for siding up to clear cedar lap siding. They are also available pre-painted, or you can get one that's either unpainted or pre-primed so that you can paint it to match your home. Because of their weight, heavy duty wood sheds are usually built and sold locally.