Garden Shed Building Plans – The Correct Way To Build A Shed
When you first look at a set of garden shed building plans, there’s an excitement and often a temptation to rush in and get started. If you can curb your enthusiasm for a short while, you’ll find the shed building process easier, faster and much smooth.
To follow a garden shed plan, you need a plan!
The first step is to look over the plans. All good shed plans will come with step-by-step instructions. Work your way through these mentally, slowly, following the steps on the printed plans so you know what’s required in each phase of the construction. See how each section is built and how the sections connect to each other.
This ‘dry run’ will make the actual construction process easier as you’ll already have a mental picture of what needs to be done. Make a note on the plans if there are any steps require special care or may be problematic.
Pay particular attention to any details on the shed plan such as door and window jambs, the gable overhang, eave details and so on. Make sure you understand which parts are required and how they fit together.
Check the materials list. Make sure you know what all the parts and section are. If you’re a beginner and not sure of any terms, check the items on the plan and look them up. The internet is a wonderful resource!
In particular, shed plans will inevitably contain certain ‘building talk’ such as joists, soffits, skids, top and bottom plates and so on. Many of these are self-explanatory, especially when you refer to the plans, but familiarise yourself with them before you start to avoid head-scratching moments during the build.
This may be a matter of preference but before you start building, make sure you have all the material. Many people prefer to order from one supplier as it simplifies the ordering and delivery process. It also ensures that you’re not a joist or a beam or a plank or a box of nails short when you start work. Do check the delivery when it arrives against your materials list.
Sometimes it’s not always possible or desirable to order everything from one supplier and this is where the temptation to start building comes in. You can, of course, cut items to size, prepare joints and so on, but be aware that you may grind to a halt if you starting construction without a full inventory.
To help you get started, here’s details of hundreds of garden shed building plans
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