DestinyKnight
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The problem I found with most of the kits is that all of the lumber is very undersized. Instead of using 2x4 for a lot of the bracing and studs, they will use 1x3's. Sheathing is 1/4" or 3/8" instead of 1/2" or 3/4". Same with the decking. And the shelving. Ect.
A lot of it is cheap, low strength stuff.
Bs. I just built my own shed 6 months ago. Go to the lumber section and price out a similar size shed and it will be equal or slightly more than the kits. I'm not sure why you keep spewing this 1/2 price as it's totally inaccurate and simply put made up bs.So in general, building yourself = much better quality/longer life and 1/2 price of comparable size sheds of lower quality hehe
They have already built models to look at at Lowe's/hd. If it's not to your liking then build your own. Just be prepared for 4x the amount of labor. I didn't find any of what you're talking about when I looked and its not like you can't do some customization/upgrading along the way.
Bs. I just built my own shed 6 months ago. Go to the lumber section and price out a similar size shed and it will be equal or slightly more than the kits. I'm not sure why you keep spewing this 1/2 price as it's totally inaccurate and simply put made up bs.
Define "4x the amount of labor"?
When you build your own, you don't really count labor. It's a project you take on and if you are a do it yourself you mostly enjoy.
Cutting each piece of wood, siding, etc by hand vs pulling out a pre cut piece and nailing it together. Yes I enjoyed building my shed the first weekend but it was the second and third weekend that really started to suck.
Why would you insulate a garden shed? You open the door throw in your mower and a rake then shut the door. I have electricity run to mine but I've never used it. I've went out there one time after dark when the light came in handy.
Insulation is useless without a heat source. The inside temp will eventually equal outside temp.Why would you insulate a garden shed? You open the door throw in your mower and a rake then shut the door. I have electricity run to mine but I've never used it. I've went out there one time after dark when the light came in handy.
Heh. I'm in the process of building a shed right now. Except mine is sitting on a 5" poured slab of concrete, about 2/3 of the wall height is made up of 8" masonry block, and the remainder will be some minimal framing and roofing. Probably going with some concrete siding board for the rest of the framed section.
It's about 16'x16'. I've got around $500 into the slab between concrete, foam insulation and rebar. Another $200 in block and mortar materials. No real clue on what windows and framing materials are going to run me. I figure around $1000 + a cheap garage door. I'll have under $2500 into it, it's big, and will probably outlive me.