Sheds & Garages

by Sunset Books

Detailed building plans for every shape of storage structure.

Whether you're stowing garden tools or getting your car out of the weather, we'll help you build the storage space you need.

• Choose from 25 complete how-to-projects plus design variations.
• Learn all the essential building techniques step by step. From foundations to framing and finishing touches.
• Browse photo galleries for design ideas and inspiration.
• Consider all the useful options for tools and materials.

Expand your storage options, add visual interest, enhance your property, and save money, all with one book, Sheds & Garages. This completely new edition of Sunset's best seller Sheds & Garages gives readers everything they need to choose and build the perfect structure to store all of their accumulated stuff.
Sheds & Garages explains in layman's terms the necessary tools and materials, as well as basic building techniques, to take your shed from foundation through the roof. Each project offers detailed instructions, materials lists, photos, and illustrations to guide you every step of the way.

Contents

Getting Started

• What are your options?
• Taking stock
• The right site
• What's your style?
• Custom touches

Tools and Materials

• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Lumber and Hardware
• Roofing materials
• Siding
• Windows and Doors
• Interior trim and insulation

Building Basics

• The big picture
• Foundations
• Floor framing
• Walls
• Roofing
• Siding
• Windows and Doors
• Finishing touches

Projects

• Lean to shed
• Gable shed with storage bay
• Saltbox shed
• Hip roof shed
• Greenhouse shed
• Five sided cabana
• Two car hip roof garage
• Gambrel minibarn
• Small gable barn
• Interior options
• Shed & Garage Plans
  

Book Specs

• 12 shed projects in a variety of architectural styles.
• More than 175 color photos.
• More than 160 illustrations.
• Detailed step-by-step building instructions & materials lists.
• 192 Page book
  
• January 2008 publication

Click here for Many More Books