My Equipment Shed Build

[JoeMopar]

According to city hall regulations for the zone I live in the maximum size shed allowed with out a foundation is 400 sq. ft., and the maximum height is 15' so that's what I went with. Started the prepping for the area in Oct. and minus the siding had it all buttoned up before the first snow. Siding will be done in the spring. I built the shed for storing my skid steer and acquired cubs and do do maintenance on them, yet if I had the need to I wanted it big enough for a full size truck / car to pull in. Dimensions on the left section are 12' x 24' and on the right side 8' x 14'.

Well I'll post some pictures over the next few days of the progress as it went along.
Pictures L to R.
#1 Outline and area of proposed shed.
#2 3/8" bedding stone for pad and pressure treated deck lumber.
#3 Leveled, compacted pad about 2' bigger all the way around.
#4 Outer perimeter frame using 6"x6" with a 2x8 on bottom for ledger.
#5 Deck framed out 12" o.c. with all 2"x6" pressure treated. The section to the right has a sleeper so the largest span for joists was about 4.5'.

[JoeMopar]

IMG_1498.jpg Deck framed ready for sheathing.

IMG_1500.jpg Sheathed using 3/4" pressure treated plywood.

IMG_1505.jpg Jig built on deck to assemble roof trusses.

IMG_1506.jpg 12' trusses for forward section of shed.

IMG_1507.jpg 20' trusses for rear section of shed. Pitch used was
6.75" to max out the height allowed. The roof pitch
on house is 9" and would have liked to match that,
but close enough.

[JoeMopar]

IMG_1513.jpg Rear 20' gable end all studded up.

IMG_1514.jpg Gable end sheathed.

IMG_1517.jpg Gable end with barge rafters on and wrapped
with wall jacks in place.
IMG_1518.jpg Gable end about 3/4's of the way lifted.

IMG_1519.jpg Gable end raised and braces nailed in place.

[J-Mech]

Wow..... for the money you have in the floor, you could have put it on a foundation, filled it with gravel and poured concrete when you had the money.

I think after a couple years when it settles, your not going to like the sagging walls and roof. Just like the saying goes, if you build on a strong foundation...... Sorry, it looks nice, but I think you made big mistake.

[Diz Jr.]

JoeMopar
Nice work on the equipment shed.
Going to be a lot of nice storage space

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Wow..... for the money you have in the floor, you could have put it on a foundation, filled it with gravel and poured concrete when you had the money.

I think after a couple years when it settles, your not going to like the sagging walls and roof. Just like the saying goes, if you build on a strong foundation...... Sorry, it looks nice, but I think you made big mistake.

I have to agree 100%
Also,
Coons, Woodchucks, Rats, Squirrels and other critters love to make homes under things like that.
When I was young and dumb, I put up a little metal storage shed that was given to me by a friend.
I built a platform made out of treated wood to set it on.
It turned ugly under there after a few years, with critters.
Finally I just scrapped it.
We all have to learn, I wish him the best of luck, it is a nice looking building!
May I suggest that you never lean or pile anything around the perimeter that will entice a shelter for critters, they love feeling secure while digging.

[JoeMopar]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Wow..... for the money you have in the floor, you could have put it on a foundation, filled it with gravel and poured concrete when you had the money.

I think after a couple years when it settles, your not going to like the sagging walls and roof. Just like the saying goes, if you build on a strong foundation...... Sorry, it looks nice, but I think you made big mistake.

I have about 1400.00 into all the pressure treated lumber. To pour a foundation here I would have had to go down 42" for frost protection, with footings and a 4 " slab would have cost me at least 4000.00. Didn't want to just pour a slab on grade in the cold climate that I'm in and take a chance of having it crack in several places.

Believe me I gave it lot's of thought. I've been in construction over 40 years, not my first rodeo as they would say.

I placed 12" of 3/8" stone compacted in ( 3 ) 8" lifts, the whole structure has a wide 7.5" bearing where ever you see the 6x6's. The perimeter is totally closed off and back filled with the stone and some top soil as you will see in coming pictures.

You have to remember it's a SHED. lol

Well hopefully I made the right decision for myself after thinking it out and trying to watch the dollars for basically a big toy box. At this point without the siding I'm into it for around 5K. Hope this explains why I went this route.

[JoeMopar]

Originally Posted by ol'George

I have to agree 100%
Also,
Coons, Woodchucks, Rats, Squirrels and other critters love to make homes under things like that.
When I was young and dumb, I put up a little metal storage shed that was given to me by a friend.
I built a platform made out of treated wood to set it on.
It turned ugly under there after a few years, with critters.
Finally I just scrapped it.
We all have to learn, I wish him the best of luck, it is a nice looking building!
May I suggest that you never lean or pile anything around the perimeter that will entice a shelter for critters, they love feeling secure while digging.

Like in my response to J-Mech's post the outside of the building is totally enclosed, and partially buried, no openings. If they burrow hopefully the 3/8" stone will dissuade them. Once completed the area will be all cleaned with grass around it, but I will keep my eye on it. Thanks.

[JoeMopar]

IMG_1520.jpg Front Gable with opening for the roll up door.

IMG_1522.jpg Starting to take on a 3rd. dimension.

IMG_1523.jpg Had a retired buddy stop by to help put the trusses up

IMG_1693.JPG Nice and low enough to use skid steer for shingles.

IMG_1531.jpg Lucked out and had enough roof shingles left over
from a job.

[Sam Mac]

Looks good to me. I'm sure it will give you many years of service.