Introduction

Whether it’s to store your tools, grow plants or even as an office space, building a garden shed can be a great addition to any outdoor space. You’ll need some basic DIY skills and the right materials, but after following these steps you’ll be able to build your very own garden shed. Once you’ve got your shed built, then comes the fun part! You can decorate it to suit your taste and style, paint it what ever color you want and that’s it – you’re done! If you’re looking for inspiration on how to finish off your garden shed, have a look at our guide here

Start with a plan

In the process of building a garden shed, it’s important to have a plan. Sure, you could just jump right in and start hammering away at some wood, but that would be an inefficient use of time. You already know this because you’re on this website reading about how to build your own garden shed instead of just trying to figure it out yourself. So let’s get started!

First things first: what do you want your shed to do? Are you looking for a place where all your gardening tools can live? Do you need extra storage space for any other items? Are there any specific features or amenities that would make life more convenient for those who use the structure regularly (such as electricity)? These are all things worth thinking about before even starting work on designing your own design.

Once we’ve established our goals and requirements for building our new shed (and don’t worry if they change), it’s time to start putting together our design plan. I recommend using graph paper so there are no mistakes when transferring measurements from one place onto another; this way everything from where doors should go through how tall walls should be can be planned out in detail before getting started on construction materials themselves!

Gather the materials

Gather the Materials

You will need to gather some materials before you start building your garden shed. You can purchase wood, nails, screws and other materials from a hardware store or lumberyard. You will also need to buy a hammer and saw—a power saw is preferred but not necessary if you don’t have one lying around. Also be sure to pick up some plywood for the flooring to save yourself some time when building the base of your shed (you should buy at least 1 sheet).

Build the base

Building a base is the first step in creating your shed. The base should be sturdy, level and the same size as your shed. It should also be at least 4 inches deep and made of concrete. Make sure you build on a dry area, so that the concrete will set properly without getting too wet or drying out too quickly.

Frame the walls

You’ll want to make sure your frame is square, level and plumb before building the walls.

• Use a level to check that all of the walls are at 90 degrees. If not, adjust them until they are straight.
• Use a spirit level to check that all of the walls are perfectly level with each other and even on both sides of the shed floor.
• Use a plumb bob or line to check that one wall is perfectly vertical (perpendicular) with respect to another wall or reference point such as a corner post or door jamb). If it isn’t straight up and down, adjust it until everything’s perfect.
• Measure from floor height up against all four corners at ground level around both sides of your shed using a tape measure so you know how tall each side should be before adding any extra height for roof pitch etc…

Install the roof

• Install the roofing material. You’ve got a few options here, including installing shingles, tiles or felt. If you go with shingles or tiles, you can use either one or both on your shed depending on what look you want to achieve. The same goes for installing felt over your existing roof material—it’s up to you!

Slate or tiling the roof

You will want to slate or tile the roof. Slate is a good option if you have access to a roofer who can install it for you, but tiling is cheaper and easier, so it’s the better choice if you don’t have access to a professional.

The materials that are needed for this part of the project include:

• Tiles (or slate)
• Roofing nails

Finish off the roofing

The last step is to nail down the roofing. If you are using slate or tile, this will be done with a roofing nailer.

• To use a roofing nailer to nail down the roofing, place a few nails at one end of your shed and then move along in rows until you have reached the other end of the shed.
• Use a hammer or mallet to ensure that these nails are firmly pressed into place and do not come out easily.

The interior lining and flooring of your shed

So far, you’ve done a great job. You’ve built your shed’s basic structure and now it’s time to finish up. The next step is to make sure that your shed is waterproofed and insulated, so that it will last for years to come.

First, let’s choose a flooring material for our shed: I’d recommend OSB (oriented strand board) or plywood with an exterior grade stain or paint applied. This will help protect against moisture from the ground seeping into your shed and causing rot on the bottom of it over time.

In order for this flooring material to be waterproofed effectively, I’d recommend using a concrete sealer such as Thompson’s Water Seal Ultra Gloss Topcoat Sealer on top of it after installation (if installed indoors). This will seal out any water that may leak through cracks or holes in the wood boards themselves during heavy rain storms etc…

Next up is choosing an interior lining material: There are plenty of options here including corrugated plastic sheeting or tongue-and-groove panels which fit together snugly like puzzle pieces but cost more money then corrugated plastic sheets do per square foot compared

Building a garden shed is no easy feat, but after following these steps you’ll have your very own.

Building a garden shed can be a daunting project, but it doesn’t have to be. As long as you’re prepared for the hard work and money that go into building your own shed, you will surely enjoy the process and end product.

First off: get ready to get dirty! The best way to learn how to build a garden shed is by getting your hands dirty with some mud and sawdust. This may sound like an odd thing, but trust me—you’ll thank yourself later when your new garden shed looks amazing!

Second: get ready for some shopping trips! You’ll need materials such as wood boards and nails (the kind used in carpentry), tools like hammers, drills…and maybe even some paint if desired! Be sure not only bring enough money in cash but also keep track of receipts so that taxes can easily be calculated later on down the line when filing returns or tax returns (both federally & federally depending on where people live).

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have built your shed. Now you can enjoy all of the benefits of having an extra small building in your garden. If this is the first time you’ve done some DIY, then it’s a great feeling to look back on all the hard work that went into making this happen and be proud of what was achieved!