Metal Sheds, anyone build one before?

[pOrk]

Just scored this beast on Clist new in box for cheap, opened the box when I got home and hot damn there are a TON of pieces. Not sure what I am going to do for foundation just yet, but 2x4's and plywood will likely be the easiest and most affordable.

http://www.bettymills.com/store/images/product/500/ARRLEXINGTON_N.jpg

Its an Arrow Shed, 10x8

[SSDude]

You can store a lot of poop in there!

I might do a paver border and chipped limestone for the floor. Won't rot like wood on the ground does.

[RanJer]

My brother and I put one up for my Grandma years and years ago.. Not terribly hard to put together, just lay everything out and follow the directions.

[jbiscuit]

might wanna check into whether or not you need to pull a permit to slap a shed up since they are considered outbuildings in Milwaukee (not saying you need to pull one, just suggesting you check). Nice shed

[0TransAm0]

not that hard to do. my dad had an old one got a new one.(same kind color and size)
town of caladonia wanted a permit to replace the old with new.. we never got it.

it only took my dad and i along with a little help from my brother a GOOD afternoon to put up.

[Russ Jerome]

Cordless drill and an extra battery, probably spent 3 hrs doing mine solo. Set mine up over the grass, hard dirt in months.

[wikked]

Replaced one at my mom's, was already an existing slab so it was pretty easy.
Soloable like Russ said, but definitely less PITA with a helper.

[lordairgtar]

I would put down a concrete slab, but I guess the 2X4s would be OK. I sense a shed building party in the spring.

[pOrk]

^ Your pocket book must be thicker then mine, concrete aint cheap.

I checked building restrictions before purchasing, this shed will be no problem. Just getting the foundation ready will be the hardest part.

[Exitspeed]

I have a similar shed my uncle gave me. He made a foundation out of lumber. He made a box (2x4's on their sides) with supports every so many inches and then 2x4's on top. It's rock solid. I could park a car on it (if the car would fit). the shed is pretty old and the floor is in better shape then the shed.

[jbiscuit]

I still would have my doubts about lumber on the ground with how wet it is here. Just make a box out of 2x4s, buy some qwikcrete and blam. Done. Would last long enough for you to enjoy the shed at least

[Exitspeed]

I still would have my doubts about lumber on the ground with how wet it is here. Just make a box out of 2x4s, buy some qwikcrete and blam. Done. Would last long enough for you to enjoy the shed at least

Come take a peek at mine. All doubt will be gone.

[Cryptic]

float it
Home Depot has these cement bricks you lay your floor supports across. Keep everything above ground and dry. Use Treated wood for the floor.
http://www.shedfloors.com/images/howtobuilddeck.gif
http://www.shedfloors.com/images/anchor2.gif
http://photos.fischersplace.com/cpg/albums/shed/thumb_shed1.jpg

[Car Guy]

If you float it make sure to close off the edges real good with some thick chicken wire or similar. My uncle 'floated' his shed and it works great but left the sides open which was a big mistake. The underside has turned into an animal motel and some of them are not too friendly.....

[Exitspeed]

float it
Home Depot has these cement bricks you lay your floor supports across. Keep everything above ground and dry. Use Treated wood for the floor.
http://www.shedfloors.com/images/howtobuilddeck.gif
http://www.shedfloors.com/images/anchor2.gif
http://photos.fischersplace.com/cpg/albums/shed/thumb_shed1.jpg

That is a god damn good idea. Thanks. Storing that in my mental bank for future reference.

[Sprayaway Fox]

Just used heat treated wood. I made a 2x4 frame then used 2x12's for the top. All heat treated or you will be replacing it in a couple years.

[turbogarrett]

I've done one of those metal ones from farm & fleet. Not terribly hard to put together, but is rusting after a couple years.

Either going plastic or swapping some work with a carpenter this time around.

[pOrk]

I don't want to float it because I have a riding mower I need to get in and out, and I don't want a 10 ft ramp :) Treated lumber will be fine