How to build an 8’x10′ Storage Shed

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Installing the doorA horizontal framing member above the door/window opening.

Door Installation

Add the hinges to the horizontalParallel to the horizon, flat, level. rails on the door and then ‘hang’ the door in place by fastening the loose ends of the hinges to the casingThe trim around a window or door. (trimThe finish materials in a building, such as narrow boards applied around openings (window trim, door trim) and vertical corner battens.) surrounding the door opening.
Fixing the hinges to the casing allows the door to open 180°

Adding the door stopA strip of wood or a small batten that is attached to the door jambs on both sides and on top of the door thus stopping or limiting draught and/or rain.

FixTo secure with nails or screws. 50mm x 25mm (1″ x 2″) woodTimber, lumber. The hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees (door stopThe part of the plywood wall panels that overlaps the door and window frame, and protrudes into the door or window area and covers any gaps between the door/window and the surrounding frame. It acts as a stop for the door and also stops the rain getting in.) to the jambThe frame in which a door or window sits. The top and two sides of a door or window frame that contact the door or sash. A vertical member at the side of a window frame, or the horizontal member at the top of the window frame, as in head jamb. around the inside perimeterboundary. (sides and top) of the door to cover the gap between the door edge and the jamb.
Do not fix the door stop tight against the door on the hinged side. A little bit of play is needed to ensure the edge of the door does not bind against the door stop when the door is being opened or closed. See fig.2 and fig.3.

Adding a drip capA molding placed on the exterior top side of a door or window frame to cause water to drip beyond the outside of the frame.

A drip capCover is a horizontal piece of molding that is fixed above the door to deflect any water from running inside.
This can be shaped from 75mm x 25mm (1″ x 3″) stock and fixed to the casing directly above the door. See fig.3 and fig.4.

Done! Install a Window and you’re done!

Final note. Wind: It is presumed that this shed will be tucked away in a sheltered part of the back yard without any real concern about the wind, and because it is a heavy and solid structure, it is highly unlikely that it is going to blow away under normal conditions. However….. If the shed is situated in a windy area and there are concerns, then additional securing measures should be taken. The shed will need to be fastened against uplift.
1.) ConcreteA mixture of sand, gravel, water and cement which hardens to a stone like condition when dry. a pileA column-like member supporting the structure from the ground. or postsee PILE into the ground under each corner of the shed and fasten to the bottom plateThe bottom horizontal framing member of the wall. with a metal strapShort lengths of metal strap 25×1 (1/16×1) used to fix members together to resist uplift. or similar type of fastener.
2.) At each corner fasten the bottom plateThe top or bottom horizontal framing member of the wall. to the studA 100×50 (2×4) vertical framing member used to construct walls. with a metal strap or similar type of fastener.
3.) At each corner fasten the stud to the top plateThe top horizontal framing member of the wall. with a metal strap or similar type of fastener.