Ultimate Guide to Barns, Sheds, and Outbuildings Table of Contents Part 1 Construction.8Introduction.9 Chapter 1 Planning the Project.12Building Permits & Codes.13Design Guide.14Construction Drawings.17Understanding Blueprints.18Evaluate the Site.
20Power to the Site.23Ideas for Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings.24 Chapter 2 Tools & Materials.20Tools.27Ladders, Scaffolds & Fall Protection.32Lumber.34Plywood & Panel Products.38Fasteners.
40 Chapter 3 Building Foundations.42Foundation Types.43Preparing the Site.44Working with Concrete.48Concrete Footings.50Concrete Slabs.52Piers & Posts.54Wall Foundations.
56Skid & Trench Foundations.57 Chapter 4 Framing Basics.58Framing Systems.59Structural Loads.60Floor Framing.62Installing the Subfloor.66Openings for Stairs.67Wall Framing.
68Windows & Doors.72Rib Construction for Sheds.73Pole Framing.74Setting Poles.76Wall & Roof Framing.78Timber-Frame Construction.82Sheds from Kits.87Stair Construction.
88Ideas for Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings.90 Chapter 5 Framing for Roofs. 94Types of Roofs.95Roofing Measurements.96Gable Framing.98Framing the Gable End.101Installing Gable-End Overhang Rafters.101Finishing the Overhang.
102Shed Roofs.103Roof Trusses.104Gambrel Roofs.106 Chapter 6 Weatherproofing.108Wall Sheathing.109Vertical Siding.110Horizontal Siding.114Metal Roofing.
116Roof Sheathing.119Roof Flashing.120Roofing Materials.122Installing Doors.126Installing Windows.132Adding Ventilation.135Ideas for Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings.138 Chapter 7 Wiring & Plumbing.
140Basic Wiring.141Working with Wire & Cable.143Receptacles & Switches.145Setting Up Service.146Wiring Layouts.147Running Cable.148Outdoor Cable.150Installing Plumbing.
154Working with Pipe.156Roughing-In Plumbing.159Sinks & Toilets.160Utility Faucet Valves.162 Chapter 8 Finishing Your Building.164Storage Systems.165Stalls & Partitions.166Adding Living Space.
168Drywall Basics.170Trimwork Basics.171Paint & Stain.174Ideas for Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings.176 Part 2 Plans & Designs.180 Chapter 9 Outbuilding Designs.181Case Studies.181Garden Tool Shed.
183Backyard Storage Shed.186Gambrel Shed.189All-Purpose Garage.192Livestock Barn.195Artist''s Studio.199Pole Barn.202Three-Bay Garage.205Gambrel Barn.
208Timber-Frame Garage.211Shed-Roof Shed.215Attached Shed.217Gable-Roof Shed.221Barn-Style Shed.224How to Order Plans.227Garage Plans.228 Resource Guide.
230Glossary.232Credits.235Index.236Metric Equivalents.239.