The Shed

I wanted a new shed to cover our seasonal 5 cords of firewood as well as my tractor and other items. The existing shed must be 50 years old and is made from a patchwork of what look like scrounged materials. It is also long and narrow and not really suited to the things I wanted to store.

A new shed was the answer. I decided on a simple shed with a single slope roof and an open front so that firewood would dry better. I would divide it into two compartments, one for wood and the other for the tractor. But it had to be relatively cheap to construct, which meant there wouldn't be a fancy poured concrete floor and footing. I decided instead on a sill of pressure treated wood sitting on a bed of gravel. I've seen many other utility buildings done this way which have lasted many years.

Here's how it progressed:


September 7 -- Sills laid


September 7 -- Frame started


October 2 -- More framing


October 8 -- Getting some sheathing installed


October 17 -- Harry is waiting patiently


October 24 -- A good coat of marine paint

I know I made a number of "mistakes" but I'm not a professional carpenter, so ignorance is bliss. I'm reasonably assured that it won't fall down, though! :-)