Wooded acreage filled with trees is one of many beautiful types of scenery found in nature. Those trees are a wonderful gift for woodworking enthusiasts. Wood is a never ending supply as it can be replenished. Lumber from trees represents every conceivable object that man can dream and create with his hands.

Today we will focus on how to build a beautiful shed with wood. The first question which comes to mind is what type of wooden shed is to be built? Free shed plans and woodworking patterns for our beautiful shed will be welcomed.

As you look about your property consider the purpose and the function that is expected of that building. Are you building a simple lean to for storing a few garden tools, or a love project such as a play house for your son or daughter, a green house for your better half, or a more elaborate shed to house office space for a work at home person, or a study room for a student?

Perhaps, your bobby is landscaping and you wish to add a cottage type shed duplicating the architecture of your house, and it would be located at the end of a winding pathway, over the bridge, into a covey surrounded by weeping willow trees and an assortment of your favorite flowers.

As you think about how to build a shed with wood here is a list of other considerations.

Wood choices:

There are many wood choices available. There are about a hundred varieties of woods. Light woods would include pine (Most commonly used for shed construction), ash, and birch, maple, and poplar woods. Red woods of cedar, cherry, mahogany, and red oak may be considered. Brown woods of beech, oak, and pecan may be used. Lastly, dark woods of mahogany and walnut.

The wisest and the best decision for choice of woods is to follow advice from your local lumber professional as they would be familiar with the best woods for your project in your local community.

Exterior Finishing:

Much of the lumber that you will prefer will be pressure treated. If not, it would be advisable that you use weather proofing stain on natural wood. You may also want to consider sealing, stains, and/or coating with polyurethane for natural woods. Paint is economical and offers wide choice of colors as needed for your children’s playhouse or the duplicate cottage shed matching the family home.

Exterior trim can be added as well as flower boxes and other types of exterior decorations.

Roofing Materials:

Roofing materials are determined by the pitch of the roof. A roof that does not leak is very desirable. A flat roof can use felt, metal or plywood decking. These same materials can also be used on a pitched or gabled roof.

Other materials to be used are wooden shingles (cedar is a favorite), clay tiles, felt tiles and the new green roof is growing grass or plants of low maintenance offering a very natural appearance. Read recommendations by the manufacturer to make the most practical decision and also consider the life of the roof.

Doors:

Single, double, simple lift up, and roll up.

Windows:

Windows are available in many shapes and styles. Selections would include square, octagon, single hung with or without screen, crank out jealousy with or without screen, louver window shutters, transom windows, skylights- vented or not.

Tools:

Shed blueprint or shed plans, level, framing square, hammer, electric saw, electric drill, paint brushes, paint sprayer, paint, stain, smooth and rough galvanized nails and screws.

Shelving:

Construct your own shelving from your favorite woods or purchase manufactured light weight shelving or metal, or industrial weight. Or you may prefer a shed rack. Corner shelves are available which will utilize more storage space. Consider polyurethane coated shelves. Design your shelves and workbench according to your needs.