We decided to wait to install the front wall until after the front flooring was installed. We felt this would make the building more secure and also created less cutting when putting in the flooring. That would make 6 pieces of flooring fit onto the floor perfectly.
Cheesehead secured the 2x4's to the flooring. He left an opening on the floor for where we would install the door. He framed in the top of the wall 8 feet above the bottom to give us something to secure the siding to.
When making holes in any stud wall, it is wise to reinforce the wood you're using. We put a double header beam over the door opening. We also used cross braces above and below the window.
It is a wise move to make sure the windows and doors you purchase fit before attempting to install them. This will save many headaches if it doesn't fit when you bring it back to exchange it for the proper size. We were glad to see that the window fit like a glove!
I know you are probably thinking we are a bit cazy for putting a window in our shed, but it will het in a nice amount of light. We also wanted a window that could stand up to the abuse of children and one that could also open if we wanted to spend some time working in the shed.
Once we had finished framing the wall, it was time to install the siding. While this may sound like an easy task, you need to be careful to properly align the edges and make sure it is level. If you don't do this any subsequent boards will also be out of line and there will be gaps in your shed's siding.
We just added a couple of temporary screws so we could trace out the openings. We breifly debated trying to cut the opening while the siding was installed, but our saw blades weren't long enough. We were also a bit nervous about accidentally cutting into the support structure.
Once we drilled out the four corners of the window, we took the siding down and cut the opening. It is very important not to have any siding hanging into the opening, especially not the door.
We nailed the siding securely into place. Then it was time to put in the window. We decided to use screws to install the window just in case we ever need to replace the window, they're easier to take out than nails. You know how kids can be when they play ball!
Once we finished the bottom of the shed's siding, it was time to tackle the peak. Finishing the bottom gave us a guideline of where to put the tops. We just made sure the grooves in the T 1-11 siding were in line with the grooves on the bottom. One sheet was enough to cover the high portions of the shed without leaving large amounts of wasted scraps.
Since the sheets are fairly heavy and we had to lift them pretty high up, we measured where the tallest potion of the siding would come to and cut the siding into square pieces.
We then could use the wood frame as a template for angling the siding appropriately. We used the same temporary system as we used for cutting the openings down below.
Since we couldn't reach where we were supposed to cut to wood pieces, we measured the frame and added that measurement onto the traced template. Then each piece was cut and installed.
Oops, I didn't take a picture of the finished product. You'll have to wait until next time as it is raining out and I don't want to take two soggy pictures in the same week.
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Cindy
10 comments:
You guys are doing such a great job on this shed. I need Cheesehead to come down to GA and give us some pointers!
Wow you got a lot done!!!! It looks great!!!!
Wow Cinj, is that a guest room? it sure looks awesome, perfect job! :)
Skeeter- It's been a wonderful process. He's really good at it, isn't he? He keeps saying that he's a hack, but I think he does a great job. Let us know if you have any questions!
Cindee- Thanks. We sure feel good about all of the work we've gotten done. I'm glad we're almost done, it's been SO much work. All that's left is the roof and ramp. Well, we're going to build a porch and window box too, but they aren't things that really HAVE to be done.
Kathi- Thanks! Funny you should say that, Cheesehead keeps teasing me that we would set up a hammock in there for when my mom comes to visit. I suppose it wouldn't be so bad if it isn't too extreme with the temperature swings.
Looking good. Now I was going to talk to you about a pergola in texas.
Debbi- Hmm, a pergola huh? Well, why not? We also have deck and gazebo building plans. I'm not sure how long it will take us to get to them, but it's nice to dream. We also have a basement to finish. I guess we better get busy!
you two sure don't mess around. that's a great shed you're building. Wish I was as handy!
You are super shed builders. I can see so much progress around your home and yard. Thank goodness..right?
I vote yes for a window. It is coming along nicely.
Kathleen- Cheesehead likes to pretend he's not, but I think he does a great job. I tell him how everyone's complimenting his work and he replys that he's just a hack. Whatever!
Anna- No kidding. Thank God for progress. I can't wait to start moving our stuff in! I could be painting if we didn't have a chance for rain every day this week. Oh well, I guess Peanut and I will just have to console ourselves with a $1 movie and a trip to the pool at the Y today instead. Gee, isn't it just too bad it's raining though?
Tina- Thanks. I like the window too. I like the idea of a planter box under it too. If it's easy enough to build we may be putting one under the kitchen window too.
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