shep28

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I need a storage shed badly. How dificult is building a simple storage shed on a budget or would buying a shed at lowes or home depot be cheaper? I would like a 10 x 8. I figure if I know how to throw up stud walls and do sheetrock it can't be that difficult to throw up a simple shed. I do need some tips on roof construction- like what design is the easiest to build.

Wnts2Go10O

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my dad and i got a 10x10 for under 1000 bucks and only needed shingles and tar paper. it was wood though. to help water proof it we coated all flooring stuff in zinc oxide.

mitchntx

iTrader: (14)

Trust me ... and 8x10 will fill up WAY too fast. I have a 24 x 50 shop and then built a 16 x 20 storage building with a barn type loft. They're both full.

For something small like you described, the pre-fabbed units like you see at home centers would be the cheapest route. My 16 x 20 wood sided and shingled roof was over $4K. The plan is to installed a metal roof on the storage shed.

I do suggest some sort of paver or concrete stepping stone be laid down as the floor.

383ysi

I had just under 1000 in my 18 x 12 w/concrete floor, 2x4 studded walls, t-111 siding, and shingles.

04LS1GTO

look around for companys that build sheds. There prices are not too much more then building your own. If its something you want to tackle yourself go to Home depot and pick up a carpentry book and read away.

765joey

iTrader: (47)

I built a 12x16 For my parents a few years back, It has a 4x12 loft on both sides. with 2 sliding windows. They had about $1500 in materials after it was all said in done. That's with guttering, paint, shingles and all..