Re: building a shed w/tarps

Posted by T_Bone on August 11, 2005 at 03:06:44 from (4.240.42.59):

In Reply to: Re: building a shed w/tarps posted by Lou on August 10, 2005 at 11:13:06:

Hi Lou,

Your Welcome!

When screwing down the roof sheeting, only put screws on the high ribs as this keeps water from leaking in. You'll need #10 x 3/4" self-taping SM screws for the roof and #7 x 1/2" for the framing and wall skin or the #10's will also work well on wall skin. The hex head self-tapping SM screws work fine for this project.

One SM screw spaced every 8" on the sheeting on studs and rafters. Using a 1/8" pilot bit works well for installing the sheeting as it takes less pressure to set the screw so you don't dimple the skin.

Use the 2"x4" track for 45º corner gussets at each corner or buy some roofing valley metal, comes in rolls, then cut too 2" wide and continous "X" brace from each corner to corner screwed on the wall studs and roof rafters before the sheeting is installed. This keeps the building square and takes the pressure off the sheeting. The "X" bracing is stronger than corner gussets.

You will have to tie the building to the ground some way. A concrete pile's works well. As the concrete is setting up, push in a "U" shaped building hanger (made from track) on a 3/8" rod with a bent 90º on one end. A short piece of wood 2x4 or use large fender washers for the "U" hanger. Wood posts set in the ground before frost level also works well.

When making a 90º corner from track, just slit both narrow sides then fold letting the tabs over lap each other. Shoot a screw in each set of tab sides. Don't "V" notch the joint as it's weaker.

Wiss tin snips are well made. Buy the red handle if right handed (cuts left), or green handle if left handed (cuts right).

T_Bone

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