2. In this article I will share a little bit about how to get
8x10 shed plans, and how to build a DIY 8x10 outdoor
shed for recreational or storage purposes. You may
want to design and build your own 8x10 shed to store
the toys and tools you will not be using during the
winter, you may simply use it to keep that extra dryer
in, or it may be your outdoor workshop. Whatever your
intended purpose may be, you need it to be solidly
constructed, waterproof, and have decent value over
time. I have built many sheds, some smaller and some
larger, and in this article, I want to outline the basic
steps you need to go through to get your plans in
order so that your shed project can be a success!
3. Step One: What Is Your Pain?
I had a college professor who would preach "No pain,
no sale." The idea was that you couldn't sell a product
or service until you knew what the customer's pain was.
The same thing goes with your shed; you need to know
what you want and how you intend to use the shed. Are
you storing a riding lawnmower in the shed? You will
need a wider door than if you are simply storing bags of
mulch and shovels in the shed. The first thing you need
to do is think about your intended use and the pain you
are trying to solve. Don't go looking for the cheapest,
lowest-grade material around if you are trying to
construct a shed that adds aesthetic appeal and curb
value.
4. Step Two: What Is Your Budget?
You can build an 8x10 shed on your own for $500 to
$800, but you can also pour over $3000 into a
structure of the same size. If you are working with a
tight budget, you simply can't spend your money on
decorative wooden shakes, the nicest door hardware,
and fifty-year architectural shingles. You might have to
settle for simple vinyl siding, a standard doorknob, and
twenty-five year 3-tab shingles. Know your budget, do
your research, and figure out what you can spend per
item.
5. Step Three: What Is Your Building Method?
Will you use stick and frame construction or are you
building a post-frame structure? Post-frame construction
requires digging holes, installing treated lumber or steel
posts, and building your framework on that post
structure. Stick and frame for a shed will probably involve
using treated lumber posts as footers and laying them on
the ground, then building a wall consisting of studs, a
bottom plate, and a top plate, and fastening that to the
footer, then building the roof on top. Do your research
and figure out how you intend to build. If you would like
to use steel siding or roofing, post-frame construction is
probably your best bet. If you are on dry, level ground,
stick and frame construction is a pretty good option.
Learn the alternatives and make a decision.
6. These are just a couple questions you need to ask
early on in the process of learning how to get 8x10
shed plans together and how to accomplish your
project on your own. Continue digging around
online to find more resources and get a solid game
plan together before you dive right into the
construction process.
