 Last additions - Our storage shed made by Tuff Shed |
235 viewsThe two transparent vents let in a LOT of light!Mar 20, 2007
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237 viewsLooking through the door. I used a paintable, gray sealer where the roof meets the walls, the air vents, and around the door to reduce the infiltration of bugs and drafts. I also put a perimeter of compressible foam weatherstriping around the door to further close up gaps.Mar 20, 2007
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225 viewsFinished. View from compost pile. BTW, the dirt you see is from the site excavation.Mar 20, 2007
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247 viewsPlenty of space behind it.Mar 20, 2007
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215 viewsFinished. View from side of house. The sheds come with a sturdy, locking door. The door is wide at 45.5" (1.16m), and 70" (1.78m) in height, and swings very easily. I like the width but a taller door would've been a definite plus.Mar 20, 2007
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300 viewsAntonette & Bryan finishing breakfast that Antonette made for us. I had to borrow Bry's truck to get the -3/4 rock to the backyard. He also helped shovel the rock -- whatta friend! :-)Mar 20, 2007
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315 viewsFinished. View from roof.Mar 20, 2007
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238 viewsFinished. View from back patio.Mar 20, 2007
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289 viewsDelivery truck got stuck in the soft earth. Another truck came along with the replacement door and helped tug it out. Minor damage to the lawn but easily patchable. Like I really care.Mar 20, 2007
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327 viewsThe builders setting up the galvanized floor framing. I messed up :-( The site wasn't exactly square and I should've expanded the width an additional 3" for a total of 6" per side, left and right, to give a little more spacing between the shed and site walls. But the guys said it's no big deal and, overall, I did a really good job.Mar 20, 2007
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307 viewsFour walls and rafters.Mar 20, 2007
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308 viewsFloor and back wall up.Mar 20, 2007
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292 viewsTrimming and roof.Mar 20, 2007
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309 viewsContractor-grade weed barrier was laid down from the fence line to the outside edges of the lumber. This picture shows the gray material in the main area where the shed will be placed. The 1/2" round river rock is already laid into the area along the fence line.Mar 17, 2007
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289 viewsFinished. This process took me 4.5 hours to complete but was well worth it. Now the 4"x4" pressure treated lumber is locked into position.Mar 17, 2007
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298 viewsClamp pins close together, place top of "staple" into position, and weld the pieces together.Mar 17, 2007
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293 viewsHow the river rock is contained, using plastic rock that's simply staked into the ground (looks good past 10' ;-) ). Yes, I got creative on that last staple :-)Mar 17, 2007
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Making the rebar "staples"301 viewsLooking at the site, I decided to put rebar on the outside of the wood perimeter. To give it a custom, finishing touch, I decided to weld the two pins together and thus give it a stapled look. So I fired up the air compressor and dragged out my MIG welder (both Craftsman from Sears...very nice!). After rebar is nailed into the earth and flush with the top of the lumber, cut top portion of rebar to length. I kept the length short so the top piece only covered half of the top of the pin. This gave an "L" profile, allowing plenty of space for placing a good welding bead. Wire-wheel the ends clean and a spot for the MIG welding clamp to make good electrical contact.Mar 17, 2007
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328 viewsTwo yards of -3/4, tamped down with a gas-powered tamper, and the base is ready for the shed...and my back and I are DONE!Mar 17, 2007
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A quick way to drop the ride height of your ride over an inch!265 viewsMy trusty baby hauling 14, 4"x4"x8' boards and ground cover (inside, in the extended cargo area). A semi-show car and she still has to come out of the garage from time to time and help out :-)Mar 12, 2007
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