Storage Shed Materials

Jan 26
09:12

2011

John Toal

John Toal

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Basic information about the materials used in garden shed construction.

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Storage Shed Materials

You have decided to build your storage shed. After finding,Storage Shed Materials Articles purchasing or making up your own storage shed plans you now must consider what materials you are going to use and how much you are going to need to complete the project. Buying everything new can be expensive. There are ways to make everything cheaper but you can only do so much. There is no point in using defective or sub-standard materials that will affect the stability of the structure.

If you are intent on building a storage shed, you can obtain a lot of information on line. Just by visiting this website, you are gaining knowledge. There is a mountain of information available online. Simple storage shed plans and even software is available (and sometimes free). However there is very little information on exactly what materials you should be using. Dimensions are often quoted but type of timber or metal is not. You do not have time to experiment. There are endless combinations of materials that you could use.

Most storage shed plans come with a detailed materials list. If you have purchased your storage shed plans, you will probably have more detail to work with. For a storage shed, we will be using mainly timber. You are going to need 2" x 2", 2" x 4", 2" x 8" and 4" x 4" and possibly other sizes specified in your plans. It is vital that all of this timber is pre-treated with wood preservative to prolong its life. The actual type of timber you use will be up to you. You can get good advise about this from most hardware stores or lumber yards.

You are also going to need nails, hinges, bolts, screws, hammers and saw and other construction tools for your storage shed. Again, you do not have to pay a lot for these and you may already have some from previous jobs. Make sure you have a good selection of tools and safety equipment before you start building. Good storage shed plans will give detailed lists of what tools and equipment you will need.


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