MossflowerWoods
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Ok, I'm trying to build a shed to hold my 4 Harley's and the gear (helmets etc.)
I'm estimating a 12' x 20' shed.
More info here http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/219690-screws-vs-nails-prepping-build.html
I'm going to build the base with PT lumber. I wanted to mount he base frame & joists on PT 4x4 in concrete but I have not found the correct Strong-Tie type mounting hardare to attach the frame to the 4x4's. My belief is this form of foundation is easy to level, I cam keep the structrue close to the ground, and i can support the joists directly by a row of posts through the center.
My napkin math says estimate ~3500 lbs for bikes 500 lbs for junk, and 210 lbs for me STILL gives me under 20 LBS per square foot.
A builder friend keeps upping the size and center of what I need for joists. And I'm no dummy, but I cannot figure out how to read the span tables I've found.
I need to start on by next friday and I'm not even done designing it.
HELP! Can I do this? Can I use PT 2x6 12" center or do I need 2x10, 2x8? Is there a strong-tie style I can use to mount the base to the 4x4 posts or MUST I pour concrete footers and run beams? The "ramp" into the door will be very short, I need to keep this close to the ground.
And I've not even begun the figure out the rafters...
I fear I am hosed and the Harley's will be in the carport all winter...
Thanks in advance,
David
I'm estimating a 12' x 20' shed.
More info here http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/219690-screws-vs-nails-prepping-build.html
I'm going to build the base with PT lumber. I wanted to mount he base frame & joists on PT 4x4 in concrete but I have not found the correct Strong-Tie type mounting hardare to attach the frame to the 4x4's. My belief is this form of foundation is easy to level, I cam keep the structrue close to the ground, and i can support the joists directly by a row of posts through the center.
My napkin math says estimate ~3500 lbs for bikes 500 lbs for junk, and 210 lbs for me STILL gives me under 20 LBS per square foot.
A builder friend keeps upping the size and center of what I need for joists. And I'm no dummy, but I cannot figure out how to read the span tables I've found.
I need to start on by next friday and I'm not even done designing it.
HELP! Can I do this? Can I use PT 2x6 12" center or do I need 2x10, 2x8? Is there a strong-tie style I can use to mount the base to the 4x4 posts or MUST I pour concrete footers and run beams? The "ramp" into the door will be very short, I need to keep this close to the ground.
And I've not even begun the figure out the rafters...
I fear I am hosed and the Harley's will be in the carport all winter...
Thanks in advance,
David