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    Building a shed sounds like a great idea, right? Who wouldn't love a usable shed in their backyard? We can it use for many things, in particular storage purposes. But as they say, everything comes with a price. Because the painful truth is, it's usually challenging to construct our own shed especially if we don’t know what to do and we lack funds. But let’s say, an experienced shed builder volunteers to help you or a friend gives you a DIY shed printed guide. Bravo. Now you know what to do. The only problem left is that you lack funds. So, is it still possible to build a reliable shed? You need not to worry though as there are ways to construct an affordable, yet durable shed. Let's figure it out. 1. Make sure your shed's foundation is reliable. The first, and perhaps the most important thing, is to ensure that your shed's foundation is strong—a sound foundation matters. Regardless how fancy your frames or any shed accessories are, if its foundation is weak, you can't rely on it. On the other hand, even though your shed isn't adorned with expensive accessories but have a sound foundation, that's already a winner. 2. Consider the air circulation. The worst enemy of your wood shed is no other than water. Too much moisture can warp floors and doors, corrode hinges, rot framing, and breed mildew and mold. Yes, that sucks. So how can we avoid this without spending too much? The solution is to make sure that the mudsill is at least 6 in. above the ground. The purpose is to create an extra space so that the fresh air can circulate under the shed. Also, don't forget to leave at least 2 to 3 feet of space around all sides. 3. If possible, use low-maintenance materials. Often, when we build something, for example a shed, we prefer cheap materials because we lack funds. Sometimes we believe that the quality is the same with expensive materials—but that's not always the case, sorry. Because the truth is, every time we choose the cheap options, we are compromising both time and money. In the long run, the cheap materials will give up and you have no choice but fix the problem using more money and time of course. So why not build your shed with low-maintenance materials instead? This way, you'll save more in the long run. Though it sounds counterintuitive, but seriously, low-maintenance materials—which obviously cost a little bit expensive—is the way to building a shed that would last. If your shed last for a longer period of time without needing any major fixes, then that's a huge saving on your end. 4. Floor should be weather-resistant. Isn't that spending too much? No, it’s not. Though you pay a little extra, but the results are highly beneficial (read number 3). Who would like a shed with a spongy floor? Just like the foundation, never ever skimp on the materials used for the floor frame. You have a wide array of choices on what lumber to use as floor. Choose the one that is weather-resistant. Bonus: Don’t forget about the door size and placement. Right door size and placement will save you more money and time in the future. source: https://diy-plans.com/secrets-to-building-an-affordable-yet-durable-shed-infographic/

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    Building a shed sounds like a great idea, right? Who wouldn't love a usable shed in their backyard? We can it use for many things, in particular storage purposes. But as they say, everything comes with a price. Because the painful truth is, it's usually challenging to construct our own shed especially if we don’t know what to do and we lack funds. But let’s say, an experienced shed builder volunteers to help you or a friend gives you a DIY shed printed guide. Bravo. Now you know what to do. The only problem left is that you lack funds. So, is it still possible to build a reliable shed? You need not to worry though as there are ways to construct an affordable, yet durable shed. Let's figure it out. 1. Make sure your shed's foundation is reliable. The first, and perhaps the most important thing, is to ensure that your shed's foundation is strong—a sound foundation matters. Regardless how fancy your frames or any shed accessories are, if its foundation is weak, you can't rely on it. On the other hand, even though your shed isn't adorned with expensive accessories but have a sound foundation, that's already a winner. 2. Consider the air circulation. The worst enemy of your wood shed is no other than water. Too much moisture can warp floors and doors, corrode hinges, rot framing, and breed mildew and mold. Yes, that sucks. So how can we avoid this without spending too much? The solution is to make sure that the mudsill is at least 6 in. above the ground. The purpose is to create an extra space so that the fresh air can circulate under the shed. Also, don't forget to leave at least 2 to 3 feet of space around all sides. 3. If possible, use low-maintenance materials. Often, when we build something, for example a shed, we prefer cheap materials because we lack funds. Sometimes we believe that the quality is the same with expensive materials—but that's not always the case, sorry. Because the truth is, every time we choose the cheap options, we are compromising both time and money. In the long run, the cheap materials will give up and you have no choice but fix the problem using more money and time of course. So why not build your shed with low-maintenance materials instead? This way, you'll save more in the long run. Though it sounds counterintuitive, but seriously, low-maintenance materials—which obviously cost a little bit expensive—is the way to building a shed that would last. If your shed last for a longer period of time without needing any major fixes, then that's a huge saving on your end. 4. Floor should be weather-resistant. Isn't that spending too much? No, it’s not. Though you pay a little extra, but the results are highly beneficial (read number 3). Who would like a shed with a spongy floor? Just like the foundation, never ever skimp on the materials used for the floor frame. You have a wide array of choices on what lumber to use as floor. Choose the one that is weather-resistant. Bonus: Don’t forget about the door size and placement. Right door size and placement will save you more money and time in the future. source: https://diy-plans.com/secrets-to-building-an-affordable-yet-durable-shed-infographic/

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    Secrets To Build A Shed Affordably

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    Building a shed sounds like a great idea, right? Who wouldn't love a usable shed in their backyard? We can it use for many things, in particular storage purposes. But as they say, everything comes with a price. Because the painful truth is, it's usually challenging to construct our own shed especially if we don’t know what to do and we lack funds. But let’s say, an experienced shed builder volunteers to help you or a friend gives you a DIY shed printed guide. Bravo. Now you know what to do. The only problem left is that you lack funds. So, is it still possible to build a reliable shed? You need not to worry though as there are ways to construct an affordable, yet durable shed. Let's figure it out. 1. Make sure your shed's foundation is reliable. The first, and perhaps the most important thing, is to ensure that your shed's foundation is strong—a sound foundation matters. Regardless how fancy your frames or any shed accessories are, if its foundation is weak, you can't rely on it. On the other hand, even though your shed isn't adorned with expensive accessories but have a sound foundation, that's already a winner. 2. Consider the air circulation. The worst enemy of your wood shed is no other than water. Too much moisture can warp floors and doors, corrode hinges, rot framing, and breed mildew and mold. Yes, that sucks. So how can we avoid this without spending too much? The solution is to make sure that the mudsill is at least 6 in. above the ground. The purpose is to create an extra space so that the fresh air can circulate under the shed. Also, don't forget to leave at least 2 to 3 feet of space around all sides. 3. If possible, use low-maintenance materials. Often, when we build something, for example a shed, we prefer cheap materials because we lack funds. Sometimes we believe that the quality is the same with expensive materials—but that's not always the case, sorry. Because the truth is, every time we choose the cheap options, we are compromising both time and money. In the long run, the cheap materials will give up and you have no choice but fix the problem using more money and time of course. So why not build your shed with low-maintenance materials instead? This way, you'll save more in the long run. Though it sounds counterintuitive, but seriously, low-maintenance materials—which obviously cost a little bit expensive—is the way to building a shed that would last. If your shed last for a longer period of time without needing any major fixes, then that's a huge saving on your end. 4. Floor should be weather-resistant. Isn't that spending too much? No, it’s not. Though you pay a little extra, but the results are highly beneficial (read number 3). Who would like a shed with a spongy floor? Just like the foundation, never ever skimp on the materials used for the floor frame. You have a wide array of choices on what lumber to use as floor. Choose the one that is weather-resistant. Bonus: Don’t forget about the door size and placement. Right door size and placement will save you more money and time in the future. source: https://diy-plans.com/secrets-to-building-an-affordable-yet-durable-shed-infographic/

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