Tips for building a metal shed.
Tools needed to build metal shed.
They last forever if you take care of them.
It is of course optional.
To cut individual steel studs and tracks use straight cut aviation snips photo 1.
Pneumatic roofing nailer if you have access to a roofing nailer it can make things a lot easier and faster than manually nailing each nail in with a hammer.
Because there are a lot of screws.
The bigger the paver the heavier it is but the fewer you need.
This instructable will show you the steps to building your own shed.
Level the ground if necessary and install deck piers along a grid to support the shed.
I have had the paslode nailer above for 20 years.
Build your own storage shed.
A foundation of pavers sits on leveled exposed ground or a sand base.
If you have a helper get them a drill to.
The piers will allow you to string support beams beneath the floor of the shed.
In the example design the piers are spaced 6 feet 1 8 m apart in one direction and 4 feet 1 2 m apart in the other for a total grid area of 12 x 8 feet.
You will at a minimum need a drill measuring tape and ladder to complete this instillation.
We decided that our shed would be for storage because we wanted to get some stuff out of the garage so we can us.
For building a shed this is my number 1 tool to have a framing nailer.
Tin snips metal shears you will this scissor type tool to cut the metal drip edge and fascia to give your shed a nice finished look.
Pavers are great on flat ground for smaller sheds of wood metal or plastic construction with or without a floor.
They provide a solid flat base upon which to build or set a shed and evenly support the floor.
This guide details how to build a 10 feet by 10 feet gable wood shed when you build your own shed follow this guide and adjust the dimensions as needed or find an alternative shed design plan and refer to this guide for in depth instructions.
Make sure the surface foundation is flat and level.