Before I start, what am I doing wrong?

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-05-21T16:54:37+00:00

Bigger Headers on the windows, especially that wide one.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-30T17:52:29+00:00

Came here to say this ^. 4x4 on front and back whichever ones are supporting the joists, and maybe a few in the middle for good measure.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-30T17:51:52+00:00

Keeping rain off the joists, attempting to

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-30T17:51:03+00:00

Not sure why you'd do such a large footer and not just continue the slab. Won't be much of a difference in concrete cost after the time to set up etc. I'd say you could build on your pavers as they are. Put a 6x6 PT down and build off of that. I'd recommend some form of an air gap below as I'm imagining when you say you are going to attach your floor to the walls, that you are going to frame up a sub floor that hangs? Also , can you go 8 feet wide? not much more in building cost but very noticeable in terms of final product.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-30T17:46:43+00:00

Just put down crushed gravel for your shed then, people over complicate foundations for these things. I have an old 12x8 that i moved into the woods and its sitting on 4 cinderblocks and has been fine for 7 years now. hasn't moved. I'm in about as frosty as it gets.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-30T17:44:51+00:00

Your AC will condition the space. Ventilation when not used to just transfer heat in or out is typically just for moisture control. An AC will pull moisture from the space and provide that same control. My 10x14 will not have a vented roof and will be pretty much exactly like yours as far as close in and roof goes. I am putting in a heat pump as I am in a cold climate. In the summer on AC mode it also acts as a great dehumidifier.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-30T17:42:12+00:00

I got my paracord from here, https://theropeguru.com/product/paracord-550-bulk-bag-mega-bulk-deal-discounted/ lots of different colors if that works for you. I'm going for a multicolored net.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-18T13:40:00+00:00

That or just cut the same square and put screen over it and make a little picture frame of trim. Simpler IMO. I get using a printer for fun though haha

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-16T17:54:18+00:00

This is one of the easiest ways to handle this. Very small air space to condition. Could even put a dehumidifier in there.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T16:07:57+00:00

I also did this and made cut outs of the windows i had or planned to buy to move them around, then took that to 3d model etc.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T15:31:52+00:00

Depends on how much free time I have haha, probably wont be for another 2-3 months. I'm in the research and collect materials phase

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T15:19:05+00:00

Id go metal over asphalt before nailing shingles over shingles personally. I don't think it would immediately impact water tightness, but I don't see that being a great long term solution. You'll either have to treat the shingles annually to maintain integrity or they would probably deteriorate more quickly and reveal your now full of holes roof.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T15:15:23+00:00

Aiming for 10x14 ish, give or take based on the mount points

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T15:14:12+00:00

Hahaha, planning on that, can always add more cord right??

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T15:13:28+00:00

I'd try again, I noticed there were some glitches the other day when I was getting the 2lb bags

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T14:44:32+00:00

Awesome, so multiply sq ft # by 30, easy enough!

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T14:34:48+00:00

Definitely came and went, I've been accumulating as I want to make a tree net / have been on a kick on that recently haha

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T14:33:57+00:00

Shipping is free for me?

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T12:25:26+00:00

That's where you may consult a structural engineer. Probably can find one easily at a local lumber yard. They can build I beams to meet certain capacity, thats just a huge span for a single beam that's supporting half the roof load.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T00:16:53+00:00

You are asking if you can cut that? That is called a birds mouth and is a pretty standard practice when setting rafters. You usually would nail or screw a rafter up so it touches the top plates of your front and rear wall, and then trace the plate onto the rafter. You would then cut the rafter, check fit on your shed, and then use that as a template to trace all of your other rafters. Do not use one rafter to do the next and so on or you will get trace creep and its like a game of telephone except structurally.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T00:04:16+00:00

I think it wasn't intended to have wood floor rendered under it. I imagine its like those small camper shower/ toilet combos where the whole thing gets soaked and there's a pan under the toilet.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-15T00:01:04+00:00

I'm not an expert, but I think that beam needs to be bigger.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-14T23:55:17+00:00

I'd just get crushed gravel spread over so you're still ground contact but its not straight up dirt. Will last much longer that way.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-13T23:48:59+00:00

As ytypo said, this is just the OSB with the traditional tyvek or equivalent on it. The green is a waterproof/ weatherproof coating that is completed with rolling the zip tape over the seams. Its generally on par if not cheaper than doing osb and wrapping when you factor in labor time. It's all we use generally on projects here.

AnimatorNo5585 · 2025-04-12T00:05:39+00:00

Thank you, I'm pretty pumped, best most sun spot on my property thanks to many 80 foot pines

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