BUILDING THE BASIC SHED

Step A: Build the Foundation & Floor Frame

1. Excavate the building site and add a 4" layer of compactible
gravel. If desired, add an extension to the base for the optional
wood ramp. Tamp the gravel thoroughly, making sure it is flat and
level.

2. Cut three 4 × 4 treated timber skids at 144". Arrange and level
the skids on the gravel bed, following the FLOOR FRAMING PLAN.

3. Cut two 2 × 6 rim joists at 144" and ten joists at 93". Mark the
joist layout onto the rim joists, following the plan. Assemble frame
with 16d galv. common nails; be sure to check each joist for
crowning and install it with the crowned edge up.

4. Set the floor frame on top of the skids and measure the
diagonals to make sure its square. Install metal clip angles at each
joist along the two outer skids, using 1 1/2" joist hanger nails and
16d galv. common nails, and toenail each joist to the center skid
with 16d galv. nails.

5. Install the tongue-and-groove floor sheathing, starting with a full
sheet at one corner of the frame. Use 8d galv. nails driven every 6"
along the edges and every 12" in the field.

           Secure the joists to the outer skids with angles. Drive hanger nails 

into the joists and 16d nails into the skids. 

 

Frame and raise the walls, then fasten adjacent walls together at 

the corner studs.