"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
02/10/2020 at 11:09 • Filed to: None
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"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
02/10/2020 at 11:09 • Filed to: None | 1
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You may be thinking that there wasn’t a whole lot of progress made and I would agree. Scattered showers on Saturday really screwed up my plans. I made the decision not to work on the roof so I wouldn’t have to worry about it getting wet again. So, I hung the sheathing between showers and have it mostly dried-in. If the weather holds next weekend, I’ll tackle the rest of the sheathing and the roof.
As for the front, I have a decision to make and I’m seeking some feedback. Y ou may recall that the original shed plans called for a 4' opening for the door. My mower, which will be stored in here, needs a minimum of 56" in order to fit through the door. This weekend, I cut the right side of the opening, leaving a 66" gap for the door. Great, right? The only issue is that it will be off-center.
I’m thinking that this might be an advantage since it leaves a 3' deep space on the left side which might be better for some deeper shelves and storage space.
As for the door itself, I’m seriously considering an overhead garage-style door. I have the track and hardware, I just need to make some panels. It’s either that or a pair of standard doors. I brought out the tracks to get a feel for how much space they would consume and realized that I would have to extend the vertical tracks by a couple of feet in order to get the door high enough to be out of my way when the door is opened. I’m not happy with that situation, so I’m still looking at my options.
I’m planning on some windows at the top of the left wall for light and ventilation. The right wall is the west wall, so the siding will be extended to the roof and I’m planning for a layer of exterior insulation to reduce the heat load.
What do you guys think about the opening? Off-center may be strange, but it could make it more functional.
MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/10/2020 at 11:18 |
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Functional is better, especially when (I assume) the intent was never a concours ready shed. I’m confused as to where the moat will go
facw
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/10/2020 at 11:23 |
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I’m pro symmetry here, but I think it can work off center. I’d want a “feature” of some sort on the bigger side to give it some reason for being like that, whether a small trellis, a big hanging basket (in the appropriate season) , or some sort of “art”. I wouldn’t do the garage door simply because I’d want to the option to suspend stuff from the ceiling, and the door would get in the way of that.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick)
02/10/2020 at 11:24 |
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The south wall overlooks the swale at th e back fence. I figure I can extend the swale to the north on either side and connect them at the front. Unfortunately, this means the moat will only be three feet wide along the east wall, but the windows will be high, there are no doors on that side, and any potential thieves must also traverse the super-secure east perimeter fence.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> facw
02/10/2020 at 11:29 |
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An opportunity!
I have the same reservations about the door. I considered a roll-up door, but it would add significantly to the cost.
Thomas Donohue
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/10/2020 at 11:35 |
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Not a big deal. If you can pop in a (very small) window to the left, or just put some kind of vertical decoration/ planter box w a vine to balance it out you ’ll be fine.
(obviously not same scale as yours, but some ideas below )
Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/10/2020 at 11:41 |
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Definitely off center, at least in my opinion. My current shed has off center french doors and I’ve found it really advantageous. I feel as like I have more usable space in the shed because I can have bigger stuff on the non door side. Having a symmetrical door would reduce the size of an item you can store in the shed without a door intrusion.
As for doors, a roll up door would be nice. My shed is just a hair to small for me, and sometimes I forget and whack my noggin on the door frame. That is not a fun feeling.
benjrblant
> facw
02/10/2020 at 11:47 |
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I second this. If it’s going to be asymmetrical, make it appear intentionally so.
punkgoose17
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/10/2020 at 12:20 |
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A bi-fold door your can latch in the open position. Off-center is good.
Fuckkinja
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/10/2020 at 13:22 |
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Off center makes a lot of sense. Use a double door like a French door that leads to a deck. I put one in the rear of my shop to get access to toys that are buried in the back. You can order an out swing door.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> Fuckkinja
02/10/2020 at 13:27 |
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The plans call for double doors which swing out. I even have the materials to build them (except the hinges & hardware). I was thinking that an overhead door might be more functional, but now I’m not so sure.
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Fuckkinja
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/10/2020 at 13:51 |
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Unless the door is a roll up you will lose the ceiling space. Covering up lighting and storage access.
You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/10/2020 at 16:43 |
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I have no strong feelings on the door situation, though I have a tendency towards functional over aesthetics. I would suggest putting your windows in the west (or south) wall . Most likely you’ll be working out there in the evenings, and the windows on the e ast wa ll won’t get you much in the way of light.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
02/10/2020 at 16:48 |
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The w est wall is a no-go. While it will provide more light, windows on that side would significantly increase the heat load in the building. That’s not conducive to using it as a workshop. The s outh wall will be getting a window. I’ve been scouting the architectural recycling places to find just the right candidate. I left the stud out of the center of the south wall so I have flexibility framing out for the right window when I finally find it.
The Snowman
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/10/2020 at 20:36 |
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4 foot opening centered that touches a 18" opening that just looks like the siding and deadbolts top and bottom like a French door?
shop-teacher
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/10/2020 at 20:40 |
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I say off center, and double doors that swing out. Keep it simple and functional.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> The Snowman
02/11/2020 at 10:07 |
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If I’m reading that right, that would require a 4' wide door. I think that would mean a more robust door and hardware to support it. But it is an interesting idea.
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The Snowman
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/11/2020 at 18:43 |
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This is my 4' door 3 big cheap hinges and this thing is solid. Just this with a second smaller door on the latch side that looks top and bottom. BTW shed is 12' wide and door is centered wide angle perspective is neat...
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> The Snowman
02/11/2020 at 18:46 |
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I notice the lack of flashing above the door to prevent water intrusion. Do you have any problems with that? My neighbor’s is set up the same as yours and I noticed the other day that he has mildew growing at the top of the door.
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The Snowman
> TheRealBicycleBuck
02/11/2020 at 19:52 |
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Not at all but I'm in Utah where it's super dry.(ignore the snow it's dry snow) Its really hard to grow mildew here because liquid water evaporates really quick.
glemon
> shop-teacher
02/11/2020 at 22:29 |
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Agree, you don't lose space in the shed and a lot easier to install.