Backyard Structures And How To Build Them

Provides illustrated instructions for building a number of outdoor structures including a picnic table and shelter, birdhouses, carport, deck, playhouse, and pole shed.

This guide to building a shed covers the issues involved in design such as use, size, cost, placement and difficulty in the introduction. It then describes the construction of a simple 8 x 10 foot shed from the foundations to the roof. The core section includes a materials list, step-by-step illustrated instructions and a working schedule, as well as new information on timber framing and, should the need arise, moving the shed to an alternative location. Special-use sheds are also included, with designs for a pool shed, a smaller garden tool shed, firewood shed, potting shed and a boat shed.

Do you need places to keep the things that make outdoor living so enjoyable? Complete instructions cover the basics of small shed building that are common to all the projects, along with tips on planning, selecting materials, and choosing a style and color that looks good, as well as technical aspects of selecting a site, dealing with grade levels, and water runoff. Construction techniques come with hundreds of photos that show exactly how to lay foundations, set up framing, put on roofing, install siding, and finish doors and windows.

“[Forty] attractive outdoor projects...there is something for woodworkers of all skill levels. This title would be excellent for woodworkers who are making the move from simple to complex projects because the instructions and illustations contain more detail than usual. Engler has a following among woodworkers, so there is sure to be interest....Recommended.”—Library Journal. “A great illustrated book.”—Denver Post.

Procrastinate no more: Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders will get you fired up and hammering before you're even back from a lumber-shopping spree. --National Post Even if it's never before occurred to you to build [a shed], reading this book may provide a sudden rush of inspiration. --Globe and Mail The fourth edition of this classic guide is expanded and updated to include 23 sheds to suit all needs and tastes. It covers all of the issues, from design principles, obtaining permits and safety to basic construction skills, precise explanations of what to buy, how to cut it, where it goes, what to do if it goes wrong and more. By following the book carefully with patience and care, even inexperienced DIY builders can succeed. The how-to section is heavily illustrated with plans, assembly cutaway drawings, specifications and finished sheds. The projects list materials, tools, a daily schedule and step-by-step directions. A primer on construction covers framing, foundations, roofing, insulation, windows and more. The designs are based on a basic 8x10 shed. In addition to the new designs are the basic sheds (e.g., gardening, firewood), and the more elaborate ones like the Irish Garden Shed, Japanese Boat Shed, a shed on posts and special-use sheds like a pool shed and a wood shed. The authors help the DIY builder think through all of the issues involved in the project, including intended use, size, cost, placement, degree of difficulty and much more. This new edition will inspire homeowners to create the ideal functional addition to their property. It will help them decide on the right plan, finesse it for their needs and tastes, shop for materials, organize their time, and put together their one-of-a-kind shed.

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Build the outdoor structure of your dreams with this essential do-it-yourself guide. Select from a catalog of more than 200 expertly prepared plans for building a wide range of outdoor structures, from storage sheds and pole buildings to playhouses and patio furniture.