I used the 8×10 plans to build this 12×16 shed.
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Jerry McKinley
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Henry,
I am in the midst of my shed build and have referred to the plans and the videos over and over again, each time picking up something new. I am a fairly experienced fine furniture maker but have never attempted a macro scale project like this from the ground up ( actually on an old 10×10 concrete pad, neither square nor level, in our backyard that my father built as a dog run over 20 years ago). It has been a great learning experience and every day is a school day. Your deliberate, thorough Scandinavian style ( I am 50% Scandanavian) is a great teaching asset. I am currently installing the SmartSide panels and am struggling with the bowing and cupping. The finish nails are pulling through and I am having to use screws in areas that will be covered by trim. Any thoughts or tips? Thanks so much. I will submit a pic of the finished project.
Hi Tony,
Well, it sounds like you do not have the joist headers to utilize at the base (concrete pad) so that would make it little more troublesome. Sounds like very warped material??
I would get the tops pushed up into the soffit area so they cannot pop out and then focus on the bottom and gradually work your way up to the top (making sure the panels are lined up to the corner, or prior panel. We also used a few screws here and there as needed and as long as they get covered that is not an issue. And definitely use glue – even if it is a bit messy while trying to get the panels secured.
Hope that helps,
Henry