I had a local firm come to the house and build an 8'x8' aluminum sided,
aluminum
gable roof, wood framed shed onsite. It has mostly 2"x2" studding (some 2"x4"),
but I put up thick peg board interior "walls" and added lighting and shelves.
It
is a very solid structure now.
It cost less than $1K completed, has a window, has stainless steel hinges and
hardware and should last a very long time (won't rust, won't rot, etc.). I had
it built on an asphalt parking area so I had no foundation costs, but I think
it
was a great deal.
To show you how screwed up building codes are here in Los Angeles County (or
maybe just in Palos Verdes), I initially had a contractor come out and give me
an estimate for what it would cost to build a wood shed (with permits, to code,
etc.), and he quoted me $24K.
best,
doug
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From: David Scheidt <dmscheidt at gmail.com>
To: Bob Jeffers <bolin at mwt.net>
Cc: shop-talk at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, May 20, 2011 8:03:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] storage shed plans
On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 9:53 PM, Bob Jeffers <bolin at mwt.net> wrote:
> I built a metal shed 50 X 100 in 1979. It is still standing and it looks
> good. Where do you come up with they are Cheap and flimsy? If you put up
> quality in a steel building it will out last a wooden one seven ways to
> Sunday. JMO.
Sure, but your sort of building isn't on offer at the Borg.
--
David Scheidt
dmscheidt at gmail.com
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