Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 18, 2019 I have been out in person and checked them out. Solid materials and solidly built and I can customize it the way I want. But PRICEY. At this point I probably will buck up and buy a shed than go down a dark hole with my friend again. But I don't want anything mediocre after dumping that cash into the foundation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted July 18, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 18, 2019 Oh come on, its just nailing a few boards together, go for it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted July 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Further said: Oh come on, its just nailing a few boards together, go for it. Ha! At this point, it's gotta go past my wife. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted July 18, 2019 Share #4 Posted July 18, 2019 ...they sell all kinds of metal sheds at Home Depot here. There's a long line of them on one side of the parking lot. If you're gonna keep firewood in it, maybe you want to give some thought to flammability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted July 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...they sell all kinds of metal sheds at Home Depot here. There's a long line of them on one side of the parking lot. If you're gonna keep firewood in it, maybe you want to give some thought to flammability. Pellets. And wood shed it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted July 18, 2019 Share #6 Posted July 18, 2019 Insane amount of condensation in an un insulated metal shed, stick to wood. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Share #7 Posted July 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, Dottie said: Pellets. And wood shed it is. If the firewood catches fire, it really doesn't matter what the shed is. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted July 18, 2019 Share #8 Posted July 18, 2019 19 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: If the firewood catches fire, it really doesn't matter what the shed is. ...that's one way of looking at it. Generally, firewood in a pile is slower to become fully involved, because the way it's configured, you can't get much draft inside the pile in the initial stages. A nice wood shed, OTOH, has all the framing laid out open to the interior air, a peaked roof, and not much in the way of stops or blocking. I used to use just a metal roof attached to some wood trusses I made on the radial arm saw, that were held off the ground by steel fence posts footed in cement. Plenty of ventilation to dry the wood, and it still keeps off the bulk of the rain. But hey, I've already been taken to task over bike brakes. I don't want to get into another donnybrook. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share #9 Posted July 18, 2019 $29.99 for a tarp. You’re storing firewood not lawn equipment. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Share #10 Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Dottie said: I have been out in person and checked them out. Solid materials and solidly built and I can customize it the way I want. But PRICEY. At this point I probably will buck up and buy a shed than go down a dark hole with my friend again. But I don't want anything mediocre after dumping that cash into the foundation. Totally understand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted July 18, 2019 22 minutes ago, smudge said: Totally understand Thanks. I'd have a better chance at world peace than getting my wife to get on board with any shed building plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Kzoo said: $29.99 for a tarp. You’re storing firewood not lawn equipment. Nah. At this point I basically agreed with @Longjohn that really the only thing that makes sense is to put a shed on there. But it'd be a waste of time, money, and putting up with you if I didn't store a few tons of pellets out there. And whether the next owner wants to burn pellet or not like I do, they can store whatever. It'll definitely improve my resale value if it comes down to that. But say, @Kzoo, that still leaves me with my wood problem. Will you come over with @wilbur and maybe @Airehead and/or @smudge and help me build a wood shed the right way? Thanks. I'd ask @Page Turner but that guy gets stoned when he's away from his wife -- and I can't afford to take that chance. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted July 18, 2019 Share #13 Posted July 18, 2019 ...I once remodeled and updated an entire two bedroom house in less calendar time than you've devoted to this project so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted July 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...I once remodeled and updated an entire two bedroom house in less calendar time than you've devoted to this project so far. Yeah, well, I'm not a builder. I also don't have a lot of free time. I also am dependent on brilliant computer engineers originally from Cuba who thinks he is a civil engineer. Plus you and Wilbur talk a big game but I don't see you out here doing any of the work. Just sayin' 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Share #15 Posted July 18, 2019 5 hours ago, Dottie said: Nah. At this point I basically agreed with @Longjohn that really the only thing that makes sense is to put a shed on there. But it'd be a waste of time, money, and putting up with you if I didn't store a few tons of pellets out there. And whether the next owner wants to burn pellet or not like I do, they can store whatever. It'll definitely improve my resale value if it comes down to that. But say, @Kzoo, that still leaves me with my wood problem. Will you come over with @wilbur and maybe @Airehead and/or @smudge and help me build a wood shed the right way? Thanks. I'd ask @Page Turner but that guy gets stoned when he's away from his wife -- and I can't afford to take that chance. I'll help. First you get some 6x6 for the corner posts. Then............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 18, 2019 Share #16 Posted July 18, 2019 7 hours ago, Dottie said: At this point I probably will buck up and buy a shed than go down a dark hole with my friend again. Did you guys break up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Share #17 Posted July 18, 2019 7 hours ago, Dottie said: Nah. At this point I basically agreed with @Longjohn that really the only thing that makes sense is to put a shed on there. But it'd be a waste of time, money, and putting up with you if I didn't store a few tons of pellets out there. And whether the next owner wants to burn pellet or not like I do, they can store whatever. It'll definitely improve my resale value if it comes down to that. But say, @Kzoo, that still leaves me with my wood problem. Will you come over with @wilbur and maybe @Airehead and/or @smudge and help me build a wood shed the right way? Thanks. I'd ask @Page Turner but that guy gets stoned when he's away from his wife -- and I can't afford to take that chance. Yay! More building stuff! When do we start??!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted July 18, 2019 Share #18 Posted July 18, 2019 My sister-in-law has one. She's really happy with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share #19 Posted July 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Dottie said: But say, @Kzoo, that still leaves me with my wood problem. Will you come over with @wilbur and maybe @Airehead and/or @smudge and help me build a wood shed the right way? I built mine last year. 16 x 20 "portable" shed. The inspectors never stopped by and I didn't invite them. Here is the best pic I have. I don't have any completed pics. The floor is 2x8 treated on 16 centers supported underneath at either 8 ft or 10. The 20ft perimeter joist is doubled. Walls are 2x4 on 24 centers with T1-11 sheeting. Gable roof from 2x4 trusses that I made. Walls are grey, black shingles, white trim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted July 18, 2019 24 minutes ago, Kzoo said: I built mine last year. 16 x 20 "portable" shed. The inspectors never stopped by and I didn't invite them. Here is the best pic I have. I don't have any completed pics. The floor is 2x8 treated on 16 centers supported underneath at either 8 ft or 10. The 20ft perimeter joist is doubled. Walls are 2x4 on 24 centers with T1-11 sheeting. Gable roof from 2x4 trusses that I made. Walls are grey, black shingles, white trim. Awesome! Looks great Maybe I should fly you out and put up your room and board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted July 18, 2019 Share #21 Posted July 18, 2019 I stopped at a place selling sheds on the side of the road. They build them on site so I told them what I wanted. 10x10 is as large as I could go without a permit. If I needed a permit I would need to install a slit fence because I live close to a lake. I left a check taped to my front door and when I came home from work I had a shed. Had it over fifteen years. Which I really need to paint again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share #22 Posted July 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, Dottie said: Awesome! Looks great Maybe I should fly you out and put up your room and board. Do you have an Hiltons near by. A Marriott would work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted July 18, 2019 Just now, Kzoo said: Do you have an Hiltons near by. A Marriott would work as well. No. But I may have a tuff shed soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share #24 Posted July 18, 2019 59 minutes ago, Dottie said: No. But I may have a tuff shed soon. I have standards. Not very high standards but standards. I'll sleep in my car, thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #25 Posted July 18, 2019 It's a long drive. I could fly out for an epic road trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share #26 Posted July 18, 2019 Just now, Dottie said: I could fly out for an epic road trip. Do you walk to work or do you carry your lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #27 Posted July 18, 2019 25 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Do you walk to work or do you carry your lunch? Just looking for a proxy bond with a big caulker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Share #28 Posted July 18, 2019 14 hours ago, Dottie said: Anybody out there own a Tuff Shed?? Have you thought about a She Shed for your wife instead? Or are you giving her the house, and using the Tuff Shed for yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Share #29 Posted July 18, 2019 And this would be neat for your wife: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted July 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Have you thought about a She Shed for your wife instead? Or are you giving her the house, and using the Tuff Shed for yourself? If I can hook up my PS4, I would consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #31 Posted July 18, 2019 Just now, Razors Edge said: And this would be neat for your wife: Portable, on brick, flat land. You haven't seen my backyard, putz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Share #32 Posted July 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Dottie said: Portable, on brick, flat land. You haven't seen my backyard, putz. It is portable, and I am hoping your deck is level!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Share #33 Posted July 18, 2019 This one even has a porch overhang! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #34 Posted July 18, 2019 35 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: It is portable, and I am hoping your deck is level!!!! These look badass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share #35 Posted July 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dottie said: These look badass like erector sets. FIFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #36 Posted July 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: FIFY Dog kennel stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 18, 2019 Share #37 Posted July 18, 2019 May I see a photo that demonstrates the current state of your backyard? Is there a platform in place yet, or just all those concrete posts in the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 18, 2019 Share #38 Posted July 18, 2019 50 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: May I see a photo that demonstrates the current state of your backyard? Is there a platform in place yet, or just all those concrete posts in the ground? Don't go there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share #39 Posted July 18, 2019 51 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: May I see a photo that demonstrates the current state of your backyard? Is there a platform in place yet, or just all those concrete posts in the ground? No. Friend has been on vacation last couple weeks. No progress. I know. I am a tease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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