| A 10x12 shed is perhaps one of the most popular | | | | long lasting roofing material. Some of the options to |
| sized sheds - simply because it is big enough to store | | | | consider are asphalt shingle, hardy plank siding or vinyl |
| all of your gardening equipment and kids toys but | | | | siding will do the trick as well. |
| able to be erected by as little as 2 people. Of course, | | | | 4) Consider whether or not your shed will have an |
| proper preparation before you even pick up the | | | | available electricity source, or whether or not you |
| hammer is essential to avoid disappointment and | | | | need or want one. Skylights can be expensive and |
| frustration at the finished product. | | | | more complicated to install, so if you are keen to get |
| 1) The first tip seems like a no brainer, but you see | | | | some extra light into your shed, consider solar |
| too many people buying prefabricated plastic sheds | | | | powered shed lights or some cheaper plastic |
| to skip a bit of work. The truth of the matter is that | | | | windows. |
| plastic is ugly and does not have the durability of | | | | 5) Buy the pre-made trusses. This is quicker and |
| wood, not to mention the fact that you cannot | | | | easier than making them yourself but if you are really |
| customize a prefabricated shed. | | | | strapped for cash you can do this but it will take |
| 2) When selecting the wood for your project, make | | | | extra time. Building a 10x12 shed should be a |
| sure the wood is weather-treated so that it will resist | | | | rewarding experience and one that should be |
| damage from water and further prolong the life of | | | | enjoyed. For it to be rewarding however you must |
| your shed. | | | | not overlook the important aspects of shed building. |
| 3) Use a low maintenance but highly effective and | | | | |