The "hunting gear" storage shed project
- Thread starter Stay Sharp
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We used it to keep porcupines and red squirrels out of the shed. They chew through wood products and cause too much damage. Wood would have been cheaper and easier but would not last.
Colorado Cowboy
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Yep, I agree. When we built the house in 2000 it was not available. Wanted something that would last and I didn't have to do anything to. No stucco or wood. This product is wonderful, just need to paint in about 15 to 20 years.
When the paint dried the Heavy duty hinges are added and the doors hung. Each door weighs about 90 Lbs.
Colorado Cowboy
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Not yet. Eaves need to be closed in, final trim needs adding, ramp needs to be built, Door latch needs adding, final painting and landscapping timbers (To keep all the critters from taking up residence under the shed) before I can get inside.
While inside the shed, we heard a cluck. We looked outside and then grabbed the camera when we saw the building inspectors show up.
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sneakypete
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Before the big storm hit, the windows got trimmed.
And we closed in the short side eaves to keep out the birds, bats and bees. Vents were included and the last pieces of corner trim were added.
And we closed in the short side eaves to keep out the birds, bats and bees. Vents were included and the last pieces of corner trim were added.
Yes, aluminum drip edge.
No, wood (plywood) was used for the soffit material, not cement siding.
No, wood (plywood) was used for the soffit material, not cement siding.
Spent the weekend up north so not much shed work was done. Did however manage to work on the ramp. The ramp is made from a 8 ft, 2 x 12 that is cut in half and then the two halves cut diagonally to create 4 tapered ramp stringers. The 4 stringers were screwed to the shed floor so everything would be square and flat and then treated decking was screwed to the top.
Since the shed is raised off the ground, its created a living space for skunks and other vermin. To address this, the exposed floor joists are skirted with treated lumber and caulked and painted. When everything dries, treated landscape timbers and rock will be added to improve the look and to further detour animals from taking up residence under the shed.
The Door latch was also added and a deadbolt inside the door.
The Door latch was also added and a deadbolt inside the door.
shootbrownelk
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Since we started our small company (Innovative Outdoorsman LLC) we are swamped making broadhead sharpeners and bow holders and attending shows so winter hobbies have taken a back seat. Thats why we are building this shed so we can reclaim our garage as a working space for Innovative Outdoorsman.