I need a shed.

[buckeyefarmer]

Looking good.
Like others said, 3-4-5 to get it close and measure diagonals to get it exact. Also, build the wall panels, square it by measuring diagonals, then sheathing to hold it, then stand it. Also, I like to space studs so a full sheet covers the outside of the corners, including the 1/2" overlap on the other wall. i.e., the building measurement is taken at the outside of the sheathing, not on the studs.

 

[kevincook]

I see a few things that wouldn't pass inspection. Are you not getting a permit?
Dave

OK, please fill me in.

Kevin

 

[kevincook]

In NY, is this a considered a permanent building subject to code and inspection?

Yes, but I don't think they really follow much of a code since most of the sheds are just terrible.

 

[kevincook]

Looks good, but I have to give you a little grief -- with such a nice flat floor to work on, you could have sheathed the walls before standing them up -- that way you can square them up with the sheathing and take advantage of easier handling/nailing of the sheathing with it horizontal on the floor. But that's my only nitpick, so get back to work!

I did that on the first wall and then realized if I was doing this by myself that the walls were just too heavy. If I had a couple of extra hands I definitely would have preferred doing it that way.

 

[byronlj]

According to the International Building Code, which most counties and municipalities use for minimum local standards, anything over 200sq. ft. requires a building permit.

Your walls will not meet code for shear walls because your OSB does not go continuously from bottom to top plates. If you must join two pieces there must be horizontal blocking between studs at the seam.
Your bottom plate needs to be treated lumber, even though you have a foam barrier.
Trusses for permitted buildings need to be engineered and have proof tags attached.
Truss components need to be tied together with a mechanical means besides nails ie. nail plates.
Trusses need to be attached to the top plate with H1 hurricane ties or equivalent.
Not sure in NY but there should be two earthquake tie downs to double framing at each side of the door.

Those were just some things that stuck out when I looked at your pictures. I don't mean to be critical and bash you. I went into the business of building outdoor entertainment structures and ran into brick walls regarding some of the issues I just mentioned.
Dave

 

[Knight9]

According to the International Building Code, which most counties and municipalities use for minimum local standards, anything over 200sq. ft. requires a building permit.

Your walls will not meet code for shear walls because your OSB does not go continuously from bottom to top plates. If you must join two pieces there must be horizontal blocking between studs at the seam.
Your bottom plate needs to be treated lumber, even though you have a foam barrier.
Trusses for permitted buildings need to be engineered and have proof tags attached.
Truss components need to be tied together with a mechanical means besides nails ie. nail plates.
Trusses need to be attached to the top plate with H1 hurricane ties or equivalent.
Not sure in NY but there should be two earthquake tie downs to double framing at each side of the door.

Those were just some things that stuck out when I looked at your pictures. I don't mean to be critical and bash you. I went into the business of building outdoor entertainment structures and ran into brick walls regarding some of the issues I just mentioned.
Dave

Interesting list. I can tell you that with the possible exception of the treated lumber bottom plate, NONE of these are required for a permitted unoccupied structure in our area.

 

[byronlj]

Kevin,
You are lucky to not have the restrictions that I have encountered. I even have to pour 18" footings with double rebar.
Dave

 

[kevincook]

The weather didn't cooperate very well last week and I was away over the weekend so progress slowed down. My son and I did manage to complete most of the roof structure.

The weather is supposed to be better this week so hopefully I can get more done after work.

Kevin

 

[kevincook]

Well, I got some of the roof sheathing on yesterday after work. Working on a roof by yourself is rather time consuming.

 

[kevincook]

Things are going slower than I would like but I'm make slow progress. I've been working on the shed after work and there isn't much time before it is too dark to see what I'm doing. I'm hoping to finish the roof this week and hopefully work on the siding this weekend.

Kevin