Timber Garden Shed Plans | Planning a Timber Garden Shed
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Author: Anthony Woods
Author: Anthony Woods
A really attractive and useful addition to your garden has to be the timber garden shed; its rustic appearance can blend in with your garden and be an asset to your property.
You basically have three choices when it comes to your timber garden shed construction; ready built, a garden shed kit or use timber garden shed plans and it is this last option that we will discuss.
If you choose to build your own timber garden shed from plan then your need to get a good set of blueprints from which to work. This is easily done as whole sets of plans are available for download from the internet with different sizes, types and designs for you to pick from.
Having decided where you are going to build your shed in keeping with the rest of your property you will have some idea of the floor area required for construction, with this measurement in mind you can select the garden shed that will best suit your needs from your plans.
Your timber garden shed plans will include a list of all the timber, fixings and fittings needed to complete the construction and so allow you to work out costs. Your local timber merchant or hardware store should have a price list to hand.
If you are happy with your estimate and your next step is to check that your new shed conforms to local building codes, this information will be on your shed plans, no use building only to be told that you have to take it down again!
If everything checks out then youre ready to order your wood and fittings, some suppliers will cut your timbers to size which is almost as good as buying a kit.
While you are waiting for your order to be fulfilled you may want to prepare your shed foundation, this should be firm and level allowing doors and windows to open and shut smoothly. A good foundation can add years to the lifetime of a building.
On receipt of your wood fixtures and fittings you are now ready to build following the step by step instructions on your timber garden shed plans.