An obvious advantage of untreated lumber is its price; it’s much cheaper than treated lumber. Since CCA-treated lumber was taken off the market, new treatment techniques use high levels of copper, which is more expensive. As a result, the cost…
Always use pressure treated lumber when constructing things that will need to stand up to the elements. As for the sheds’ floor deck, use ¾-in. or ½-in exterior-grade plywood. Anything thinner will loosen between joints. What is the best wood…
Keter products are designed for easy, straightforward assembly, and involve no special DIY skill. Our Storage Boxes can generally be put together in minutes, while most of our Store It Out series can usually be built inside an hour. How…
As mentioned above, most sheds larger than 100 square feet will need a permit. Some municipalities will allow you to build a shed up to 120 square feet without a permit. Anything less will not require a permit. Many popular…
Felt is the classic inexpensive roofing material for sheds. It’s perfect for smaller budgets and the average DIYer. It’s so easy to re-felt your shed roof: simply lay the felt on your shed roof and nail it down. That’s it!…
Powering a shed can be quite costly, especially if it is done by a licensed electrician. However, if you take on the task, it is important you look into how much it costs to run electricity to a shed. Usually,…
Small-scale shed-building projects can cost as little as $363. Large-scale shed projects with custom designs and high-quality materials average around $30,000….Cost Estimator by Size. SHED SIZE TYPICAL COST RANGE 6×4 (24 sq. ft) $480 to $4,200 6×6 (38 sq. ft)…
Plastic sheds are light and often held together with ½” sheet metal screws. To anchor them to a concrete pad you need ½” concrete expansion or wedge-bolt at each corner. A galvanized or plastic coated cable or strap long enough…
Keter products are designed for easy, straightforward assembly, and involve no special DIY skill. Our Storage Boxes can generally be put together in minutes, while most of our Store It Out series can usually be built inside an hour. Even…
A gravel pad (crushed stone) with a lumber perimeter is the best shed foundation option in most cases. We recommend gravel shed foundations because they provide a stable base for your shed to rest on and do a great job…
