Looks cool! What would worry me is that you're displaying a screen and (presumably) a computer in front of a large window outside of your house. Of course I don't know what the rest of the property looks like, but from the pictures it looks perfect for burglars.
I Built a Shed (2020)
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#22I am planning on building what is essentially a tiny house for my shoffice. Basically I want something that also includes a bed and a shower/bathroom. My biggest concern is whether I will need to pull permits for this project and/or if I need a foundation or if I can get away with a gravel pad + railroad ties as the base. Tying into house plumbing and power is going to be the trick I guess.
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#24Congrats! It will probably take me 5x as long to build the same thing because I'm a perfectionist who's always hemming and hawing over changing plans or the right way to do things. It definitely feels awesome once you complete it though.
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#25There is a beautifully illustrated book on just this topic: How to Build a Shed by Sally Coulthard (https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Shed-Sally-Coulthard/dp/178...).
The instructions are so well-designed that it's a pleasure to read even if you're not completing the project.
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#26Is the roof slanted in the right direction? You are sending the water toward your house instead of away from it. This might create drainage problems in flash flood conditions.
It is usually against code to shed water toward the property line from that distance, so that may be the only option.
There is already impervious coverage on the ground, sloped that way. This shed does nothing to change that, and it's not attached to the ground. If you really want to get away with this from a code standpoint, put wheels on it.
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#27I hate to be a bore, but.. did zoning come into play? I know a place that had to tear theirs down once the city found out.
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.
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#28Earlier quoted context omitted.
Any thoughts on the color selection?
I noticed that selecting text on the article doesn't change colors. Probably not what you're referring to :) (I enjoyed the article.)
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#29Looks cool! What would worry me is that you're displaying a screen and (presumably) a computer in front of a large window outside of your house. Of course I don't know what the rest of the property looks like, but from the pictures it looks perfect for burglars.
Are you from South Africa by any chance?
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#30I am in the process of planning something similar at my house. My county requires a land use permit for any new development, as well as a building permit because power will be run. Both of those permits require plans to be submitted and take multiple weeks to be approved. It’s worthwhile to check at your local planning office if you care about such things.