Take care to find the best spot to put your shed before starting the backyard outhouse blueprints and crafting process. Never build a shed at the bottom of a hill or any area that collects and contains moisture. Maintain the setback distances that are suggested by your local building department. Putting your storage shed into the deepest back corner of the yard may seem like smart idea but should be avoided. Having a shed that is out of the way may look nicer but it will be a lot less convenient when you need to use it. People will have the tendency to return tools to your outhouse when it is in an easily accessible area. When there is a difference in elevation you should be sure that the entrance outbuilding is on the side that is higher. The placement of the door on the elevated side will ensure the land slopes down towards the rear. Try to keep your outhouse away from very shady areas. Plenty of sun exposure is the ticket to keeping your outbuilding clear of rot.
Forget constantly maintaining your outbuilding when you construct it with these easy to use materials
You may need to pay a little extra for outhouse materials that require minimal upkeep but they will save you time and trouble later on. Trim your outhouse (10 x 20 gable storage shed) with white PVC trim boards instead of painted cedar timbers. Many people love using PVC trim boards because they are impervious to bugs and warping. Use high performance aluminum for your windows which will never swell or warp over time. The added bonus of using aluminum windows is that they are extremely effective in saving energy and keeping heat in or out. The recyclability of aluminum is high and only requires five percent of the initial energy used to create it. Metals forms cast from authentic slate are used to create artificial slate out of post-industrial materials. Instead of using authentic slate for your roofing look for faux-slate roof shingles. Real slate comes at a high cost in terms of production and installation whereas synthetic slate does not. Slate made of synthetic materials contains advanced ultraviolet inhibitors to reduce wear from the sun.
Since most storage outhouses don't have electricity install windows to add light to the interior. To let in the most sunlight install the windows on your south and east-facing walls. Barn sash windows add character and are the simplest windows you can get. Most crafting supply stores will have barn sash windows made of uncomplicated wooden frames. Barn sash windows are versatile and can be hinged on the side or top. Don’t make the mistake of using too many windows as you can rob yourself of wall space. Skylights let a flood of overhead light into a outhouse and unlike windows can leave wall space free. Luckily there are economical plastic dome alternatives to the classic and expensive glass skylights in homes. Cut a hole in the ceiling where you would like to position your skylight and affix it with nails or screws. Place plastic skylights on the side of the roof that's least visible.
