Buying a Shed Verses Building a Shed
Backyard Sheds
Introduction: If your garage is getting
smaller because it is quickly filling up with
equipment, or other items, then a stylish backyard
storage shed will offer you the extra space you
need. If there’s anything better than buying a
backyard shed it is building a shed yourself as a
DIY project. Buying a shed verses building a shed
has both positive and negative points.
A shed is the simplest solution for resolving
storage problems. You can buy a shed that is all
built and set it in your backyard or you can build
a shed yourself.
It is much cheaper to build a shed yourself. Most
home improvement centers sell readymade sheds or
shed construction kits. Building a shed is not very
difficult. Most DIY homeowners can build a backyard
shed in a couple of weekends.
The most common shed size is 8 X 10 feet because in
most towns a building of this size doesn’t require
a building permit. The cost of a ready built 8 X 10
shed can run as high as $1200. These sheds are made
from wood, vinyl or metal. You can build the same
shed from wood for approximately $750 or less
depending how exotic your shed plan is.
Standard shed plans are available on line free of
charge. They also include a building material list
that contains all the material and hardware to
complete the shed. If you add more than one window
and door the cost will rise significantly.
Before beginning determine what you are going to
use the shed for. It it’s to provide additional
store space you can get away at a much lower cost
than if the shed is going to be a small hobby house
or a play house for children.
Store bought sheds are a practical if you don’t
have the time or skills to build one yourself.
Most of the store bought sheds are made of
metal such as aluminum or galvanized steel and they
come in a wide variety of colors. Vinyl and metal
sheds are made with wall panels.
These sheds are relatively maintenance free.
Wooden sheds with one or two small windows are the
most popular shed because they look stylish and can
be easily matched with the main house. A wooden
shed looks more like a small house and can be
finished to compliment the main house. They are
relatively inexpensive to build and the basic
design can be altered to suit your needs.
When it comes to deciding to buy or build your own
shed, shop around and compare prices before buying.
But if you choose to build your own shed you will
save a lot of money and have what you want.
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