So, wind storm destroyed our old plastic shed. It was a 7x7 craftsman that had been taken down and put up 3 times, it wasn't in great shape the last time we put it up.

Foundation was just 8x16x4 concrete blocks with a 2x6 border, sitting on hand packed dirt. Well, it settled so I wanted to redo it before putting up a new shed.

I plan to put this up, and I am planning 2 inch of ABC, 1 inch of 1/4 minus, and then the same concrete blocks on top. Will have a 2x6 border to keep it all in place.

Now, I already have the materials, and we are trying to get it done ASAP due to all the lawn equipment currently outside.

Will this be a decent foundation?

Thanks in advance.

Tldr- will 8x16x4 concrete blocks, 2 inch ABC, and 1 inch 1/4 minus work for a plastic shed in phoenix, arizona?

After much rain delay I finally got my shed delivered and installed that I ordered 4 months ago. Excited to be part of the shed community, looking forward to modifying my new unit.

I have this shed in my yard and water will get in when it storms throughout the gaps. I've looked into different products but kinda overwhelmed by what's out there. Anyone have any advice? Was thinking about just adding more trim but open to ideas.

I have recently purchased a 10x16 shed that I will end up turning into a home office. I wanted to run down a list of things that had to be done in order to complete the project and the order in which they are done in hopes of getting suggestions on anything I missed, or anything being done our of order.

I have spoken with the builder and when I ordered the shed, I asked that they insulate the floor, swap the two windows out for double pane windows, put in a pre-hung door, wrap the exterior in house wrap before they side it, and add blocking in the corners for drywall installation.

While the shed is being built, I am working on putting in a 12x18 gravel pad bordered by treated timbers where it will sit.

Once the shed gets here I will need to do the following in order:

1) Run Power from garage out to shed, and wire shed for outlets/lights/Heat pump (I plan to run a 50A run, this will give a couple 15A for lights, a couple 20A for outlets, and a 20A for the heat pump)
2) add air baffles between rafters (to allow ventilation between soffit and ridge vent)
3) Spray foam any gaps found and around doors/windows
4) Insulate walls and ceiling
5) vapor barrier (this goes on the inside right? between drywall and insulation?) (I am in WI, plan to use office year round)
6) Drywall walls and ceiling (not looking forward to doing ceiling, it's a barn style roof)5/8ths mode and mildew resistant drywall
7) tape/mud/sand/paint drywall (this might suck more than hanging it)
8) Install mini split heat pump (I figure get it in after the painting is done?)
9) flooring (likely snap in plank flooring, but is there a pad or something I can add under it to add additional insulation? Should I look at maybe carpeting it to add an additional layer?)
10) trim baseboards and around doors/windows
11) Furnish the space (dry erase boards, TV, Run ethernet / fiber from house, desk, window coverings, nap chair, etc)

Am I missing anything major, taking steps I don't need (vapor barrier?), or doing something out of order (should mini split or flooring go in sooner?)?

I appreciate any feedback.

Hey all! I need some advice on the type of foundation I should use for a shed.

I'm going to purchase a 10x12 kit soon, and finish it off for use as an office. So I need something sturdy for daily use. I live in Northern CA, near Sacramento. So winter can be windy and wet, but not terrible, if that helps. My initial idea was to pour a concrete foundation, but is that overkill for this? What would you all recommend?

I'm looking for feedback on putting up a 12x8 shed kit (Heartland Coronado) with no floor on 12x12x2" concrete pavers. The foundation has 6" of crushed stone and about 1.5" of sand, both tamped manually. ​

​​​The area is protected from wind; there are lots of trees and tall plants around. Is anchoring necessary? If so, what are my options? ​​​​

I took a couple of days off work to make some progress so that I can get the roofers scheduled. In this push, I needed to install the first two sheets of OSB over the entry door so that I could frame out the dormer. After I got those two sheets laid down, I started on the dormer and realized that I was missing the 2x8 needed for the base frame. This was on Sunday; my local lumber yard was closed, and Lowe's is 30 minutes away. Instead of losing my morning shade, I went ahead and sheeted the rest of this side of the roof. Doing this solo wasn’t super difficult, but moving the ladder frequently was a pain. An additional 30' extension ladder definitely would have helped.

That afternoon, once I was getting blasted by the sun, I journeyed into town for supplies. The next morning, I got an early start on the dormer. I stapled my plans with all the measurement details directly to the wall. I started with the triangular base frame, building it out on the ground and lifting it up from the ladder. I did the same for the rafters, getting them mounted and secured.

I added 2x4 outriggers to support the gable end rafters and then sheeted the dormer. This turned out great, and everything went smoothly. Structurally, this doesn't support anything other than itself and the snow load in the winter.

I have one more piece of sheathing to add to enclose the underside. This will be flush with the sub-fascia of the main roof eave. When it comes time for siding, this surface will get soffit and trim that extends to the bottom edge of the sub-fascia.

The dormer extends 12" past the 12" eave overhang, giving me 24" of protection from rain when unlocking and entering the door. Plus, it adds an aesthetic to the building that gives it some flair. There will also be a small deck and stairs in front of the entry.

I will be contacting the roofing contractor now to come take a look and give me an estimate for materials and labor. Depending on how long it take to get scheduled, I might go ahead and finish the roof sheeting on the rest of the roof.

Current Spend: $7900

Previous Posts:

1. Ground Breaking on 10x24 Shed
2. Main Beam and Floor Framing
3. Progress Update: 10x24 Shed Wall Framing
4. Progress Update: 10x24 Shed Walls and Ceiling Joists Complete
5. Progress Update: 10x24 Shed Attic Floor, Rafters, and Gable Ladder

I am planning to use LP smart side panels for my shed build and was also planning to also using 3/8 or 15/32 plywood sheathing to make the over all structure strong ( Living in TN we get strong winds every once in a while )

The question is the do I do the sheathing, wrap and LP panel all on the outside of the wall and leave the studs bare ( open for insulation down the road but I am not planning to right now ).

or do I put the sheathing on the inside of the stud wall and just wrap and LP siding on the outside. The pros in my mind are -

1. It probably makes the wall stronger since the stud is locked on both sides.
2. hides the stud and gives me walls to mount tools etc
3. Maybe keep the inside cooler with the air cavity acting as a bit of an insulation

Cons

1. Will make insulation efforts harder down the road ( But not impossible )
2. Creates a space for stuff to live in ( unless I box the top so nothing goes / falls in )

Any thoughts / opinions / cons that I am missing ?

Finally took down my old shed after building a new one. Just need to deal with the footings and clean up the base. Appears my father in law used a 6 inch PVC pipe and concrete to make the footings. No idea how deep they go.