dgoyette 12 #1 Posted August 2, 2010 Well I have always had a deep desire for a garage but could not afford it. Well I still can't so I built a shed. For most of July I have been working on a new shed for the horses. Now keep in mind I am not a builder, this is only the second shed I have built so it took me some time but I am very happy with how it turned out. Floor frame Here is a picture of the braces I built to support the floor joists for the weight of the horses. I used 2 x 8's for the floor joists. The shed actually began life as an idea to build a 10' x 12' and here is the original frame of the 10' x 12'. I decided it wasn't big enough and for a small increase in cost I could extend it out another 5 feet by using 12 foot rafters on one side. Since I was building on a slope I dropped he floor of the addition by a foot which also gives more head room. Here are a couple of frame pictures that show how I used 2 x 4's for the wall to add the lower section. Pre-staining: And after staining it this past Sunday. A shot of the inside - sorry not a great photo So there it is, another coat of stain, some finishing touches, some ramps and I can move some of the horses in. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #2 Posted August 2, 2010 Very good work. I need to build one like that....only a 'little bit" larger. Something to keep ALL the tractors and pickup/trailer in. My checkbook says not for a very long time. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 87 #3 Posted August 2, 2010 Maybe we can have an official RS tour this Sunday with MRM and see some horses inside. Really nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #4 Posted August 3, 2010 Darren,your shed looks great,nice work!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,139 #5 Posted August 3, 2010 Looks awsome Darren . So what will hang from the overhanging beam on the front eve? A block-n-tackle thingy maybe? Mike...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #6 Posted August 3, 2010 Very good work. I need to build one like that....only a 'little bit" larger. Something to keep ALL the tractors and pickup/trailer in. My checkbook says not for a very long time. Thanks Roger! I know I have been saving up for about 6 months. Total cost was just under $1,700.00 including the building permit. I got a great deal from one of our local suppliers, Hammond Lumber. Even free delivery of the lumber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #7 Posted August 3, 2010 Looks awsome Darren . So what will hang from the overhanging beam on the front eve? A block-n-tackle thingy maybe? Mike...... Thanks very much. I haven't decided what will hang there yet. I kinda had a block n' tackle in mind when I decided not to cut the ridge beam and let it hang out like that. Probably won't be that useful or functional but will look cool. I will have to give it some thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #8 Posted August 3, 2010 Nice looking, Darren. Great looking craftsmanship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #9 Posted August 3, 2010 Very nice indeed! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoneman 10 #10 Posted August 3, 2010 I like how that addition got started about 1/2 way through. I think I know what you were thinkin', and it looks like there's plenty of room for another one as soon as you need it. Do you think you'll need it? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #11 Posted August 3, 2010 I know you said your not a builder, but from the looks of this, I think you might have missed your calling! You have really built a awesome building there, Great job !!! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #12 Posted August 3, 2010 A lift of some kind would be very handy for getting to those hard to reach places of these horses. You're giving me ideas!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #13 Posted August 3, 2010 Great job Darren! Looks like storage in the attic also, no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,274 #14 Posted August 3, 2010 That is one sharp looking shed. I like the clean lines...well done. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawn Ranger kid 14 #15 Posted August 3, 2010 Nice shed! Great Job Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #16 Posted August 4, 2010 I have seen many. many sheds, and I have helped build many sheds, and yours is as good looking and as sturdy as any of them. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #17 Posted August 4, 2010 Great job Darren! Looks like storage in the attic also, no? Hi Chris, yes I do have attic storage. You must have noticed the opening I made. I am probably going to lay some plywood and maybe store some left over lumber up there too. Thanks for all the comments guys...appreciate it. Once I get the horses arranged I will take another photo. I still need to get a photo of the full herd too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedglass 1 #18 Posted August 5, 2010 For not being a "Builder", you sure did a great job. That is one AWESOME looking shed . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
