Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Sheds, 3rd Edition: Design & Build a Shed: - Complete Plans - Step-by-Step How-To PDF
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The Complete Guide to SHEDS Updated 3rd Edition Design & Build a Shed: Complete Plans • Step-by-Step How-To MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 0690 - CG Sheds_001-029.indd 1 8/11/16 5:31 pm Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds Text DTP: FF Page: 1 © 2017 Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Text © 2017 Editors of Cool Springs Press Photography © 2017 Richard Fleischman ISBN: 978-1-59186-673-2 Digital edition: 978-0-76035-478-0 First published in 2017 by Cool Springs Press, an imprint of Quarto Softcover edition: 978-1-59186-673-2 Publishing Group USA Inc., 400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401 USA. Telephone: (612) 344-8100 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016959729 Fax: (612) 344-8692 Acquiring Editor: Mark Johanson quartoknows.com Project Manager: Jordan Wiklund Visit our blogs at quartoknows.com Art Director: Brad Springer Cover Designer: Brad Springer All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any Layout: Danielle Smith-Boldt form without written permission of the copyright owners. All images Photography: Rich Fleischman in this book haave been reproduced with the knowledge and prior Setbuilding: Brad Holden consent of the artists concerned, and no responsibility is accepted Photo Assistance: Ian Miller by producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication. Every Cover photo courtesy of Outdoor Living Today effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with www.outdoorlivingtoday.com information supplied. We apologize for any inaccuracies that may have occurred and will resolve inaccurate or missing information in a Printed in China subsequent reprinting of the book. Cool Springs Press titles are also available at discounts in bulk quantity for industrial or sales-promotional use. For details contact the Special Sales Manager at Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc., 400 First Avenue North, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55401 USA. The Complete Guide to Sheds Created by: The Editors of Cool Springs Press, in cooperation with BLACK+DECKER. BLACK & DECKER, BLACK+DECKER, the BLACK & DECKER and BLACK+DECKER logos and product names are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation, used under license. All rights reserved. NOTICE TO READERS For safety, use caution, care, and good judgment when following the procedures described in this book. The publisher and BLACK+DECKER cannot assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons as a result of misuse of the information provided. The techniques shown in this book are general techniques for various applications. In some instances, additional techniques not shown in this book may be required. Always follow manufacturers’ instructions included with products, since deviating from the directions may void warranties. The projects in this book vary widely as to skill levels required: some may not be appropriate for all do-it-yourselfers, and some may require professional help. Consult your local building department for information on building permits, codes, and other laws as they apply to your project. 0690 - CG Sheds_001-029_.inc1d.din d 2d 2 187/11/16 53:3016 pm Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds Text 0690-1 / DTP: FF Page: 2 Contents The Complete Guide to Sheds 13 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN: 978-1-59186-673-2 Introduction 7 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data (or the Control Number) Acquiring Editor: Mark Johanson BUILDING BASICS 9 Project Manager: Jordan Wiklund Art Director: Brad Springer Choosing a Site for Your Shed 10 Cover Designer: Brad Springer Layout: Daniele Smith-Boldt Anatomy of a Shed 12 Photography: Rich Fleischman Setbuilding: Brad Holden Lumber & Hardware 13 Photo Assistance: Ian Miller Building Foundations 14 24 Image credits Front cover Ramps, Steps & Decks 24 Back cover Title page Printed in China SHED PROJECTS 31 Small Sheds 32 Lean-To Tool Shed 36 Mini Garden Shed 46 Garbage & Recycling Shed 54 The Complete Guide to Sheds Created by: The Editors of Cool Springs Press, in cooperation with BLACK+DECKER. Call Box Shed 62 BLACK+DECKER and the BLACK+DECKER logo are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation and are used under license. All rights reserved. Bike Shed 70 Medium Sheds 78 33 Modern Utility Shed 84 Timber-Frame Shed 98 Gothic Playhouse 110 Salt Box Storage Shed 124 0690 - CG Sheds_001-029._incd1d.in d 3d 3 187/11/16 54:311 pm Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds 0690-1 / DTP: FF Page: 2 Text 0690-1 / DTP: FF Page: 3 Contents (Cont.) Large Sheds 146 33 Clerestory Studio 154 Sunlight Garden Shed 168 Gambrel Garage 182 Convenience Shed 198 Kit Sheds 212 How to Build a Metal Kit Shed 216 How to Build a Large Wood Kit Shed 222 How to Build a Wood Kit Shed 228 SHED MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 237 81 Painting a Metal Shed 238 Jacking up a Shed 240 Installing Wooden Doors on a Metal Shed 242 Replacing Rotted or Damaged Shed Wood 244 Installing an Anchor Cable 248 Resources 250 Photo Credits 251 Metric Conversion Charts 252 99 Index 254 0690 - CG Sheds_001-029_.inc1d.din d 4d 4 187/11/16 53:3029 pm Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds Text 0690-1 / DTP: FF Page: 4 155 124 139 214 233 0690 - CG Sheds_001-029._incd1d.in d 5d 5 187/11/16 54:3112 pm Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds Text 0690-1 / DTP: FF Page: 4 0690-1 / DTP: FF Page: 5 Introduction INTRODUCTION 0690 - CCGG S Shheedds_s0_010-10-2092_9c.1in.inddd 6 6 187/11/166 4 5:0:391 p pmm Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds Text 0690-1 / DTP: FF Page: 6 Introduction efore you can pick the shed that is right for you, you need to consider a larger B question: what is a shed? There are actually lots of answers to that question. space, configured correctly, to store what you need A shed can be a small, simple structure meant to stored, or to serve the purpose you intend for the hold a few hand tools near where you use them in outbuilding. But any shed should also fit into its the garden. Or it can be something a bit larger and surroundings, and add to—rather than detract more complex—a substitute garage where you park from—the look of the property. You can choose wheeled power tools and bulk yard supplies (or a from a wide variety of prefab DIY shed designs. But real detached garage where you keep the family you’ll have the most control over a shed’s look and car). Of course, it can also be dressed up in fun floorplan by building and customizing it to your own colors, with interesting design details that make it the tastes and needs. The projects section in the second perfect backyard playhouse for kids—an incredibly half of this book presents both kits and custom interesting alternative to a tree fort. A handsome, designs. You’ll find a wealth of options from the tiny well-appointed shed is the pretty package that holds to the huge. all the mechanics and supplies for your pool without Regardless of the shed you’re building, success detracting from the stunning appearance of the water starts with the foundation. Most shed foundations feature. Wired for power, a shed is a small (or not so are simpler than what you would need for a home, small) guesthouse or home office. So the ultimate but you should always check with your local building answer to the question is that a shed may be just department. Any shed larger than a closet most about any structure you can imagine. likely will be regulated by local codes dictating No matter what your particular answer is, everything from where you can place the structure, building a shed that will perfectly serve your needs to particulars about the construction. You won’t and do justice to your property and home means have any problem meeting code requirements thoughtful planning and careful execution. Sheds live when you use the best practices and standards somewhere between a full-blown residential structure described in the pages that follow. We’ve included and a simple utility space. They are substantial everything you’ll need to know to assemble just about enough to be ruled by codes in most cases, but any outbuilding. small enough that anyone with even modest DIY Along the way, you’ll find useful information on skills can tackle one. outfitting your shed with features such as stairs or Choosing a shed begins with picking a design. ramps, workbenches, windows, and more. Because, Shed designs are unique combinations of the ultimately, no matter what constitutes a “shed,” your practical and the aesthetic. There must be enough shed should be exactly what you want it to be. INTRODUCTION 7 0690 - CG Sheds_001-029.indd 7 8/11/16 5:312 pm Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds DTP: FF Page: 6 Text DTP: FF Page: 7 0690 - CG Sheds_001-029.indd 8 8/11/16 5:312 pm Job: 0690 Title: CSP - Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds Text DTP: FF Page: 8
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