How to Build a SHED

Page 2: Materials List

Stock sizes are nominal sizes (see glossary)
Excludes hardware such as nails and other fixing or fastening components.

Material Used For Amount
100x100 (4x4) Natural decay-resistant lumber or treated for in-ground applications Skids 6m (20ft)
150x50 (2x6) Natural decay-resistant lumber or treated for in-ground applications Floor Joists 26m (86ft)
20 (3/4") plywood 2400x1200 (4'x8') sheets Flooring 3 of
100x50(2x4) Framing Lumber Plates; Studs; Cripple Studs; Trimmer Studs; Headers; Noggings; Blockings; Beam supports; Rafters 175m (575ft)
12 (1/2") plywood 2400x1200 (4'x8') sheets Roof Sheathing 4 of
75x50 (2x3) Roof Purlins 20m (60ft)
150x25 (1x6) Natural decay-resistant lumber or treated for exterior use. Barge Board and Fascia Board 14m (46ft)
Roof Underlay Vapor and Wind Barrier 10sq M (108sq ft)
Corrugated Roofing Iron Roof Cladding 10sq M (108sq ft)
Ridge Capping Covers the apex of the roof 6.3m (21ft)
Barge Flashing Covers the gable ends of the roof 6.5m (22ft)
Cladding Underlay Vapor and Wind Barrier 28sq m (300sq ft)
200x25 (1x8) Natural decay-resistant lumber or treated for exterior use Vertical Cladding Boards 130m (426ft)
75x25 (1x3) Natural decay-resistant lumber or treated for exterior use Vertical Cladding Battens 150m (492ft)
760 (30") Pre-Hung Door See NOTE 1 below 1 of
1200 (4ft) wide x 600 (2ft) high complete window See NOTE 2 below 1 of



Door. Any size door can be used. Just make the trim size in the frame (rough opening) accordingly, noting that it should be at least 10mm (3/8") wider and 10mm (3/8") higher than the overall size of the complete pre-hung door (which includes door, jambs and sill).

Window. The trim size in the frame (rough opening) should be at least 10mm (3/8") wider and 10mm (3/8") higher than the overall size of the complete window (box size).

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Page 3: Plans
Page 4: Instructions part one
Page 5: Instructions part two
Page 6: Instructions part three
Page 7: Glossary of terms

 
 
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