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I Built a Shed (2020)

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Re: I Built a Shed (2020)

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Post by sneak »

jopsen wrote: post #77
ohazi wrote: post #33

Not that anything about this shed is built to code, but this takes the cake: > PRO TIP Use screws for everything; if you mess up, remove the screws and redo it; with nails, it’s a lot harder to do that. You absolutely should not do this for framing, and most building codes specify the type and size of nails that you must use when fastening load-bearing structural components. Screws are convenient, sure, but they are…

> Screws are convenient, sure, but they are necessarily much harder than nails and are prone to embrittlement and cracking,... That sounds like bike-shedding :D

It's not, when you are talking about load-bearing framing.

Re: I Built a Shed (2020)

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Post by hermitcrab »

When we bought our house it came with a run-down 'summer house' in the garden. We had it plastered and insulated and added a laminate floor. We ran an armoured electricity cable from the house through a trench and attached it to the house alarm system. We then got the an 'L' shaped desk custom built by a neighbour (who is a joiner). Heating is provided by an electrically powered radiator. I've been working there now (as a 1-man-band software product company) for the last 11 years. It's been great.

Re: I Built a Shed (2020)

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Post by 0xbadcafebee »

jacquesm wrote: post #107
raytube wrote: post #97

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Just expose the armoured cable. Hardly an issue, and you know where it is.

Not a good idea. The outer layer is plastic, underneath that something that is best described as an oversized shower hose. Burying it will allow you to take vehicles, wheel barrows, lawnmowers etc over it without damaging it. I bought a ton of this stuff surplus from a dam construction, that served me quite well in Canada, some of the outbuildings were quite far away from the main house. It's pretty easy to work with…

The author's shed is about 2 feet from the house exterior, so he can wrap the steps around as decking (very tiny decking) and put the cable under the steps.

Re: I Built a Shed (2020)

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Post by robotresearcher »

codazoda wrote: post #112
psim1 wrote: post #27

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In my part of the US, a temporary structure does not require a permit or zoning allowance, while a permanent structure does. When we build sheds to meet the "temporary" definition, they are built on top of cinderblocks and not a poured concrete foundation. In this case, the author built his shed directly on top of his patio, so I am curious whether this would be considered a permanent or temporary installation.

I think this would still be temporary in my area because you can pick it up and put it on a flatbread trailer. The wiring might change that. I think there are still lots of rules to follow.

Bonus points for the temporary trailer.

Re: I Built a Shed (2020)

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Post by hermitcrab »

progfix wrote: post #110

Two other posts from today: * Ask HN: Why does a busy man build a shed? ( https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29767682 ) * Why I Live In a Shed ( https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29762145 ) Does HN have some kind of mechanism that promotes posts with similar keywords?

Men love sheds.

Re: I Built a Shed (2020)

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Post by 14 »

rectang wrote: post #127
14 wrote: post #125

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That was the first thing I noticed as well. I don’t blame him mind you since I would have assumed they are better and easier as well but recently my brother who is a carpenter told me you have to use nails they are needed. This just reminds me that being handy is good but knowing code is critical for some thing. In this case he will probably get away with just screws.

> being handy is good but knowing code is critical for some things The subject of building code seems vast. How can you get to the point where you even know what you don't know?

The simple answer is testing. When you go to school you get a test that certifies you have a basic knowledge. It may not cover every aspect but will teach you where to find the answers you don’t know.

Re: I Built a Shed (2020)

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Post by hinkley »

yurishimo wrote: post #118
hinkley wrote: post #82

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Are termites a problem down there? Seems like he’s created a termite magnet with all that wood exposed to water damage.

I thought the entire backyard was already brick/pavers? I doubt there are many termites hanging out on top of those waiting for some wood to get a little damp. If it was pressure treated, it should be fine to use those beams as a sort of footer on the pavers "foundation".

I was thinking more of the splashing back and forth between the house and the shed, getting in the siding and causing issues.

Re: I Built a Shed (2020)

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Post by wbl »

0xbadcafebee wrote: post #128
hinkley wrote: post #65

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I was going to post about code violations but I’ll just tuck it under yours here so we don’t flood the top level (although one could argue that this really deserves it). I had to stop reading r/diy because half the stuff in there made me angry. Especially people building lofts to store heavy stuff without knowing anything about construction. You can’t overlap rooflines like this. That’s how they allow people to build…

You just went from concerned citizen, to person with anger management issues lashing out. If your thoughts here were in good faith, you would help the author learn about code compliance so that he could make the necessary modifications and learn about the real-world consequences of not being in compliance. Instead you're making a threat to send code enforcement after him so that he can be punished for being ignorant.…

The punishment for building code violations is death. The building code enforcement is a lot more lenient in comparison.
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