It’s my life’s dream to do a project like this.
I Built a Shed (2020)
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Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#42Earlier quoted context omitted.
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.
This is from California which is, uh, not known for a light regulatory touch in things like permits or zoning.
In Santa Cruz it is illegal to insulate your garage, lest it become housing.
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#43Was going to mention that not way is that roof steep enough for water run off, but I see he encountered that problem already.
Also isn't this going to get really hot in the summer? A small air con unit could work well with a hole cut for the vent?
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#44This whole thing is just a fire hazard but this is just dangerous advice to be giving people:
"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."
Please don't, screws shear. Don't learn constrtuction from someone who hasn't learnt it himself.
As for writing about your experience like this, write a blog about something in your own field or otherwise don't give advice. It could end up with someone getting hurt.
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#45Is 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.
Also in the UK it's against regulation to have a wooden structure so close to a residential property... Although this is the US where most properties are made of wood... So probably no such rule?
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#46Not 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…
Also it sounds like he ran both the low voltage network cable and the high voltage line-level power wiring inside of the same conduit which is a big no-no for various code and safety related reasons. From what I understand messing with electric code violations is not a good idea, if your homeowners insurance finds out you put in some janky stuff like that and your house burns down, they might invalidate your policy because it was your fault.
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#47This whole thing is just a fire hazard but this is just dangerous advice to be giving people: "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." Please don't, screws shear. Don't learn constrtuction from someone who hasn't learnt it himself. As for writing about your experience like this, write a blog about something in your own field or other…
> As for writing about your experience like this, write a blog about something in your own field or otherwise don't give advice.
I don’t get it. I see the majority of us, developers, writing about software without having a deep knowledge on the subject. The author’s shed is no more to me like the usual post “I built Twitter in Rust on a weekend”. Should we all stop giving “PRO tips”?
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#48Does anyone know how zoning restrictions affect this in California? Wondering at what point you need to get approval to set up something in your backyard.
Check your city/county, but in most places in CA and the rest of the US, zoning allows up to a 120 square foot shed without building permits. Neighborhood HOAs, if applicable, would be the other restriction.
36 square feet? good to go.
If I were to do it, I'd make it slightly bigger and put a electrical sub-panel in it with an extension cord like an RV has. You could plug it into anywhere with an RV outlet.
It's also easy enough to move any shed like this that's 8 feet wide or less on a car-hauler trailer or with dollys/rollers underneath.
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
#49Awesome project! How long did it take total?
Note that it’s against code to run electrical and data cable in the same conduit, both for safety and interference. Get outdoor rated cat 6 and leave it out of the conduit instead.
Re: I Built a Shed (2020)
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