Table of Contents
- 1Introduction
- 2About the measurements
- 3Materials List
- 4Floor, Roof and Stud layout
- 5Plans - front elevation and roof section
- 6The floor and wall frames
- 7Standing the frames and the and the roof beam
- 8The roof frame and the sheathing
- 9The roof trim and roof cover
- 10The vertical boards and battens
- 11The Door
- 12Installing the door
- 13Nailing and Fastening Information
Materials List
Note: This plan-set gives no allowance for a window, but does include a window opening in the wall frame that will accommodate a window 1200mm (4ft) wide x 600mm (2ft) high. The window opening in the framework can be changed without too much ado to suit a window of a different size.
| WOODTimber, lumber. The hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees FOR SHED AND DOORA horizontal framing member above the door/window opening. | ||
| AMOUNT | SIZE/STOCK/DESCRIPTION | FOR |
| 2 at 3000mm (10ft) | 100mm x 100mm (4″ x 4″) TreatedPressure treated. Refers to lumber that is treated in such a way that the sealer is forced into the pores of the wood. Refers to lumber pressure sprayed with chemicals to lengthen its life expectancy for outside use or inground applications. lumberAny of the framing wood. | Skids |
| 26 meters (86ft) | 150mm x 50mm (2″ x 6″) Treated lumber | Floor frame |
| 195 meters (640ft) | 100mm x 50mm (2″ x 4″) Framing lumber | Wall/roof frame and purlins |
| 1 at 3000mm (10ft) | 200mm x 50mm (2″ x 8″) lumber | RidgeThe horizontal line at the top of opposing sloping sides of a roof running parallel with the building length. beamA supporting member. |
| 145 meters (475ft) | 200mm x 25mm (1″ x 8″) boardA piece of sawn, or dressed lumber of greater width than thickness. Usually 19mm (3/4") to 38mm (1 1/2") thick and 75mm (3") or more wide., exterior type | VerticalPlumb, upright. boards (sidingThe outer covering of a building meant to shed water and protect from the effects of weather.) and door |
| 14 meters (46ft) | 150mm x 25mm (1″ x 6″) board, exterior type | FasciaExterior horizontal visible flat front trim board that caps the rafter tail ends. and rake boardExterior visible flat trim board that follows the rake of the roof. Also called barge board or gable fascia. |
| 15 meters (50ft) | 100mm x 25mm (1″ x 4″) stock, exterior type | Exterior corners and door casingThe trim around a window or door. |
| 145 meters (475 ft) | 75mm x 25mm (1″ x 3″) battenNarrow board used to cover cladding joins., exterior type | Vertical battensNarrow board used to cover claddingThe exterior surface of a building. joins or used for decorative purposes. for walls and door |
| 5 meters (16ft) | 50m x 25mm (1″ x 2″) batten, exterior type | 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. |
| 4 Sheets plywoodA piece of wood made of three or more layers of wood veneer laminated together with glue. | 12mm x 1200mm x 2400mm ( 1/2″ x 4 ft x 8 ft) | 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. |
| 3 Sheets exterior plywood | 18mm x 1200mm x 2400mm ( 3/4″ x 4 ft x 8 ft) | Floor |
| ROOFING IRONCorrugated metal sheet used to clad roof. | ||
| 10 sq meters (108sq ft) | CorrugatedHaving alternating ridges and grooves. roofing iron | Roof |
| 3.1 meters (10′- 4″) | Ridge cappingCovering | To capCover the apex of the roof |
| 6.8 meters (22.5ft) | RakeAngle of roof. flashingAny piece of material, usually metal or plastic, installed to prevent water from penetrating the structure. | To cap the end gables of the roof |
| BUILDING WRAPA building paper that envelops the exterior walls or roof frame prior to the cladding being fixed. Reduces air movement and helps avoid the risk of water ingress. | ||
| 38 sq meters (410 sq ft) | Building wrapA cover or protection such as a building paper that envelops the exterior walls or roof frame prior to the cladding being fixed. Reduces air movement and helps avoid the risk of water ingress. / felt | Envelop exterior frame |
| NAILS / SCREWS / FASTENERS / MISCELLANEOUS | ||
| AMOUNT | LENGTH/TYPE | FOR |
| 6 kg (13 lb) | 90mm (3 1/2″) GalvanizedCovered with a protective coating of zinc. nails | Framing |
| 3 kg (7 lb) | 75mm (3″) Galvanized nails | Battens and trimThe finish materials in a building, such as narrow boards applied around openings (window trim, door trim) and vertical corner battens. |
| 4.5 kg (3 1/2 lbs) | 60mm (2 1/2″) Galvanized nails | Floor, sheathing, vertical boards |
| 96 | 38mm (1 1/2″) Galvanized flathead nails | Hurricane ties |
| 100 | 60mm (2 1/2″) Roofing nails | Corrugated roofing iron |
| 150 | 45mm (1 3/4″) wood screws (exterior) | Door and hinges |
| 12 | RT1 Hurricane ties | Securing rafters to top plateThe top horizontal framing member of the wall. |
| 3 | 150mm (6″) T-Hinges | Door |
| 1 | 100mm (4″) Slide boltA metal rod that has a head on one end and threads on the other and is used to fasten together lumber. The most common bolts used or referred to in projects within this website are coach/carriage bolts and hex bolts. | Door hardware |
| 1 | LatchThe locking device on a door or window. setHow much the teeth are angled out on a circular saw blade. | Door hardware |
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Frank