grnlark 479 #1 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Thanks to our snow-less December and January here in CT, I was able to get 95% of my new shed completed. Well, it's not entirely fair to say "I" in any of the heavy lifting. I didn't do much of anything other than watch. I used a contractor that I’ve known for years that built my garage and house addition back in 2007. Initially this started out as a quest to replace the older 10'x12' with something a bit larger - and maybe with an overhead loft area. Then the idea of an overhead garage door came into the mix - giving me an ability to raise the loft floor higher so I can park my enclosed trailer in there for the winter...etc...etc. You know how these things go. Needless to say, the "shed" concept turned into a 14'x24' footprint with a full second floor and 6'6" ceiling height upstairs. Way more than the original scope of this project. Fortunately, the wife rolled with it as it unraveled. The town inspector on the other hand....ha..... He said this was the biggest, most over-built "shed" he's ever inspected. Thankfully for tax purposes it's permitted on the books as a "shed or accessory outbuilding". Due to the temperature, I have to wait until spring to paint the front doors and the shutters and gutters are due to be installed sometime next week. Edited February 11, 2015 by grnlark 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,714 #2 Posted February 11, 2015 WOW ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #3 Posted February 11, 2015 Very nice Matt! So, other than the trailer what else is going in there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #4 Posted February 11, 2015 Holy smokes Matt... go big or go home, huh? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #5 Posted February 11, 2015 Wow, what a nicely built shed. You could live in that thing! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #6 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Very nice Matt! So, other than the trailer what else is going in there? I'm sure some tractor stuff (ssshhhhhhh) , pool stuff (i.e. inflatables, chemicals etc.), all the usual shed garbage (sweeper, dethatcher, mowers) but moreso winter storage for all the patio furniture, lounges, pool filter/pump, grill.... You name it. Oh and lets not forget the kids bikes and those damn Power Wheels monstrocities Wow, what a nicely built shed. You could live in that thing! I told my wife its a shed - Single High Efficiency Dwelling. Lol Edited February 11, 2015 by grnlark 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #7 Posted February 11, 2015 I predict that your heard will now grow slightly..... Looks great !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,854 #8 Posted February 11, 2015 Very Nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #9 Posted February 11, 2015 I predict that your heard will now grow slightly..... Looks great !! That's my fear Steve. You know the more room you have, the more junk you collect. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #10 Posted February 11, 2015 Looks great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bk-scouter 93 #11 Posted February 11, 2015 Love the look of the shed roof dormer too. -BK 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #12 Posted February 11, 2015 That is a dandy "shed". Thanks for the photos. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #13 Posted February 11, 2015 That is a very nice shed!! Nice work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #14 Posted February 12, 2015 Looks good, like it's been said the more room the more Stuff, you collect. I want a shed myself but I'm thinking a 30 x 56 12' eaves would work, but I need to tear the garage down plus sell my shed thats existing. I've got a few years worth of work to do before I can even begin to think about. The new hangout looks like it will work for sure. Jealous!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #15 Posted February 12, 2015 Great shed , You going to put a stove in it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #16 Posted February 12, 2015 From experience I would say no stove...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #17 Posted February 12, 2015 Great shed , You going to put a stove in it ? The plan is to definitely run power out there - maybe this summer. I already have the pipe underground going from the house out there. Probably not heat though. Even though it is an overkill shed, it is still intended to be storage. I have my garage as my primary workshop and place to tinker. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #18 Posted February 12, 2015 Only room here for one... survivor shed on this forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,231 #19 Posted February 12, 2015 Great pictures Matt. I would keep that contractor, he did an outstanding job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites