How to build an 8’x10′ Storage Shed

Nailing and Fastening Information

For the most part of this project galvanizedCovered with a protective coating of zinc. common nails can be used. A common nailCommon nails have heads that are clearly visible after the nails have been driven home. They are used for general construction such as wall framing or other such situations where appearance is not important. has a flattish round head about twice the diameter of the nails shankThe nail not including the head. that is clearly visible after the nailA short nail with a large flat head used for securing roofing felt, plasterboard, sheet metal to wood etc. has been driven home. However, If you prefer a finished external wall covering (sidingThe outer covering of a building meant to shed water and protect from the effects of weather.) that does not display any nail heads then a nail such as a ‘brad’ that can be setHow much the teeth are angled out on a circular saw blade. (punched) in to the woodTimber, lumber. The hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees and covered with putty or filler will need to be used.
The Floor
Use 90mm (3 1/2″) galvanized nails to construct the floor frame and ‘toenail’ the joists to the skids. Use 60mm (2 1/2″) galvanized nails to fixTo secure with nails or screws. the plywoodA piece of wood made of three or more layers of wood veneer laminated together with glue. floor to the floor frame nailing 150mm (6″) apart along the seams (where the sheets join) and a maximum of 200mm (8″) apart around the perimeterboundary. and along all intermediate joists.

The Frames
Use 90mm (3 1/2″) galvanized nails for all wall and roof framework, 2 nails at each meeting. Most nailing options are obvious. Where possible faceThe widest side of a piece of wood. nail and end nail. For example, end nail all plates to studs. When it is not possible to ‘end nail’ such as with a row of blockingBlocks, see Block. between studs, then the only option is to toenailJoin two pieces of wood by driving nails at an angle to the surface of one piece and into the second piece. A nail driven at an angle to fasten one member to another..

The Rafters
When the rafters are fixed in position on the sidewall top plates, secure against uplift by nailing a hurricane tieAlso called 'rafter tie'. A galvanized metal fastener used to tie rafters to wall frames to help prevent uplift. to the bottom of each rafterStructural member of a roof that supports the roof load and runs from the ridge to the top of the side walls. and the top plateThe top horizontal framing member of the wall. as shown in the drawing. Use eight 38mm (1 1/2) galvanized flathead nails per hurricane tie or special product nails that may come with the purchase of the hurricane ties.

Roof SheathingA protective covering of boards or plywood applied to the studs or rafters of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior.
Use 60mm (2 1/2″) galvanized nails. Nail a maximum of 200 (8″) apart along all rafters, purlins and ridgeThe horizontal line at the top of opposing sloping sides of a roof running parallel with the building length. beamA supporting member..

Roofing ironCorrugated metal sheet used to clad roof.
Use nails suitable for roofing iron. Obtainable from the roofing iron stockist.

VerticalPlumb, upright. Boards
Nail the boards to the horizontalParallel to the horizon, flat, level. blocking with 60mm (2 1/2″) galvanized nails spaced approximately 75mm (3″) apart (including the nail that will be going through the battenNarrow board used to cover cladding joins.).

Vertical BattensNarrow board used to cover claddingThe exterior surface of a building. joins or used for decorative purposes.
Use 75mm (3″) galvanized nails. Nail on the center line of the batten, through the gap between the boards and into the blocking.

TrimThe finish materials in a building, such as narrow boards applied around openings (window trim, door trim) and vertical corner battens., FasciaExterior horizontal visible flat front trim board that caps the rafter tail ends., Rake boardExterior visible flat trim board that follows the rake of the roof. Also called barge board or gable fascia.
Use 75mm (3″) galvanized nails.