How to build an 8’x10′ Storage Shed

Standing the frames and the and the roof beamA supporting member.

3. Wall-Frame BlockingBlocks, see Block.

FixTo secure with nails or screws. four evenly spaced rows of blocking between all the studs. This is best done while the wall frames are still lying on the ground.

The blocking gives the exterior verticalPlumb, upright. boards something substantial to be nailed to.

Use 90mm (3 1/2″) galvanizedCovered with a protective coating of zinc. nails for all framing.

4. Standing the Frames

Lift the four shed frames upright onto the floor and nailA short nail with a large flat head used for securing roofing felt, plasterboard, sheet metal to wood etc. them together at the corners ensuring that the corners of the frames are flushBeing even with..
Position the wall frames on the floor so that the outside edges of the bottom plates are flush with the outer edge of the floor.

Commence nailing the bottom plates to the floor beginning as close as possible to the corner studs at all four corners and then continuing the rest of the way along the plates but DO NOT NAIL the bottom plateThe bottom horizontal framing member of the wall. in the doorA horizontal framing member above the door/window opening. opening as that part is to be discarded.
Cut out the bottom plateThe top or bottom horizontal framing member of the wall. in the door opening with a hand saw.

Make the walls plumbVertical; Upright. (vertical) and fix a 75mm x 25mm (1″ x 3″) braceTo make rigid. to the inside of each wall running diagonally from top plateThe top horizontal framing member of the wall. to bottom plate. The bracing is only temporary and can be discarded once the exterior claddingThe exterior surface of a building. is on.

5. The Roof Beam

Cut and fix the two beam supports on top of (and in the middle of) the front and rear wall frame top plates. The roof beam can then be cut to length and fixed in place on top of the two beam supports.

Cut four end rafters as per the ‘RafterStructural member of a roof that supports the roof load and runs from the ridge to the top of the side walls. Detail’ drawing and fix in place.

Make plumb and temporarily brace. See drawing.