Your Shed Size - How Much Room Do I Need?

Once you've determined that you want to construct a shed you'll then want to decide how big a shed you will need. Begin by creating a list of what you want to keep in your shed. Do you think you may be using your shed as place where you would be potting plants and doing similar activities or will it just be for ordinary storage? It may be that you are into woodworking or some other hobby where your shed would be the perfect place to work on your projects.

Now that you know what you want to store in your shed you'll need to make certain that you have plenty of space for everything. In addition, if you're thinking about keeping long items in your shed such as ladders, tree pruners, and lumber make sure your design will accommodate these things.

If you plan carefully you can insure that your shed size will be adequate for your storage needs. A shed can be as small as 2 by 4 feet all the way up to 16 by 20 feet.

Here are some considerations you need to be aware of when you're deciding on the size of your shed.

1) Is there adequate area on your land to build the size shed you want?

2) Have you had your plans reviewed by the building inspector to see if there are any regulations that may impact your shed building plans. How How close to your neighbor's property line can you situate your shed?

3) How much cash do you have available for your shed building project?

One way to determine the shed size is to assemble everything together as if they were being stored in the shed. Then take four stakes and drive them into the ground to outline the four corners of the area where this equipment is placed. This will show you how big your shed needs to be. Tie a line around the four stakes so you get an idea of the floor space of your shed. This floor plan will help you determine if your shed size will house everything you plan to store in it. Then multiply the length by the width. This will show you how much floor space you'll require.

As you're considering your shed's design keep in mind that in most cases you want the finished structure to add aesthetic value to your property. In other words, if you build a shed that is proportionally too big for your property it may visually detract from the appearance of your home.

Building your shed to even numbers such as 8, 12, or 16 feet will not only save you money but since there will be fewer cuts you'll save time as well. Your builder's supply store has material in stock which will correspond to these measurements. Another factor that may determine the size of your shed could be the zoning regulations in your city or town.

Calling your local building inspector will help you determine if there are any restrictions that could affect your shed project. Another limitation besides the floor area of the shed may be the the height. While you're at it, you may as well apply for a building permit.


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