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Building a Shed: Siting and Planning a Shed, Building Shed Foundations, Adding Custom Details (Build Like a Pro Series)

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Manufacturer: Taunton

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This well-illustrated guide offers a range of building options, with complete instructions and plans for four popular projects: saltbox potting shed, garden storage shed, storage barn, and lean-to tool locker. Author Joe Truini walks the reader through each step, from evaluating storage needs to basic construction to putting the finishing touches on the roof.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.89
EAN: 9781561586196
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1561586196
Label: Taunton
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 2003-04
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: 2003-04-01
Studio: Taunton


SIMILAR ITEMS:

• Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders
• Sheds and Garages
• Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: Plan, Design, Build (Ultimate Guide)
• Building a Deck (Build Like A Pro)
• How to Build Small Barns & Outbuildings


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Building a Shed: Siting and Planning a Shed, Building Shed Foundations, Adding Custom Details (Build Like a Pro Series) -
This a great book about building stuff. I used it modify an 80 year old chicken coop into a guest house. I learned new construction techniques (pre-made ceiling trusses) and many new words. This book had everything I needed to know to construct an outbuilding from start to finish efficiently and thoroughly. I had it by my side for the whole project. Even though it's stained and dog-eared so you won't find my used copy for sale here or anywhere else.

Building a Shed -
Glad I bought this one. I had a customer looking for a shed that didn't look 'prefab' and was rustic, but "cute" (her term). I showed her the cover of the book and, with a few modifications, she was sold.

I've never built a shed but I do have some framing knowledge The info on roofing is very helpful to me. I was also psyched the section for the shed on the cover had measured drawings for the trim boards and keystone pieces for the gable ends and over the windows. Should make life a little easier for me.

Disappointing -
The shed on the cover is the best one. If you want that specific one buy it, but if your looking for ideas find another book.

Better than I hoped it would be -
This book has far exceeded my expectations! I feel confident that I can plan and build my own shed (suited to my needs and budget) and do it for far less money than a chintzy pre-fab one from a DIY store. This book has a great format and loads of helpful information, things only someone who builds sheds for a living would know. I can't wait for the ground to dry a bit so I can get started building!

The only book you will need -
Having ordered 3 books on sheds based on the on-line reviews, this book along with Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: Plan, Design, Build (Ultimate Guide To... [Paperback] The Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds: Plan, Design, Build.... this is the only book you will need. The other two, while they show up under, "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought..." pale in comparison to the information contained in this book. In addition, the two I listed above are almost identical in content, same photos, diagrams etc. I have reviewed a couple of other offerings while at Home Depot and Lowes and while they may be good for ideas on style this book is all you need for construction. Enjoy it.

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