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How to Order Materials for your Shed
How to Order Materials for for your Shed
Written by Frank McGill.
The key to a successful shed build is always budget! If you buy too much material, you will waste money. If you buy too little, you could delay your shed project, or miss out on volume discounts. This article is intended to give you a brief overview of how to go shopping to buy shed material.
Ordering Shed Materials
Complete a sample material list before you begin to shop for material to build your shed. If you are using one of our custom shed plans offered on this site, each plan comes with a complete bill of materials. If you have designed your own shed, create a materials list from the final design after approval by your local building department.
Once you have complete the sample material list, you should visit several reputable building supply dealers to shop for your materials. Be aware tat you will add to the cost of your project if you buy material in a piecemeal fashion. Obtain competitive bids on your bill of materials from different dealers. Keep in mind that the quality of the materials and the level of service provided by the dealer are hidden factors in selecting your supplier. Some dealers will offer you a low price but will not provide free on-site delivery. Delivery charges can more than offset a low initial bid.
Especially consider the quality and grade of the lumber you are purchasing. Poor quality materials will yield a meager return on your shed investment.
Don't hesitate to order at least a 5-10% overage of materials to make up for inevitable cutting mistakes or lumber defects. Be aware that dimensional lumber is sold either by the board foot, the lineal (or running) foot, or by the piece. A board foot of lumber represents the amount of lumber in a board 1" thick x 12" wide x 12" long. Use the following formula to calculate the board feet:
Board Feet = (Length (ft) x Width (in) x Thickness (in)) / 12
Sample Materials List
Materials List |
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Total Cost |
FOUNDATION
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Concrete |
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Sand |
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Gravel |
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SUBSTRUCTURE
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Girders |
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Skids |
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Floor Joists |
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Rim Joists |
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4 x 8 x 3/4 Plywood |
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WALL FRAMING
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Bottom Plates |
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Cripple Studs |
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Wall Studs |
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Top and Tie Plates |
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Headers Over Doors |
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Headers Over Windows |
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ROOFING AND SIDING
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Rafters |
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Collar Ties |
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Fly Rafters |
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Ridge Board |
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4x8x1/2 Roof Sheathing |
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Roofing Felt |
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Self Sealing Shingles |
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4x8x1/2 T1-11 Siding |
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WINDOWS AND DOORS
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Windows |
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Doors |
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CONNECTORS
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Nails |
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Screws |
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Bottom Plate to Stud Ties |
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Tie Plate to Rafter Ties |
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GRAND TOTAL
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SuperShedPlans.com
2870 Ashwood Road
Columbia, TN, 38401 |
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