The wishbone never could replace the backbone.
John Daley Bendigo, Australia The Enemy of progress is the hope of a perfect plan
Benefits of rainfall collection https://permies.com/t/88043/benefits-rainfall-collection
GOOD DEBT/ BAD DEBT https://permies.com/t/179218/mortgages-good-debt-bad-debt
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My projects on Skye: The tree field, Growing and landracing, perennial polycultures, "Don't dream it - be it! "
John Daley Bendigo, Australia The Enemy of progress is the hope of a perfect plan
Benefits of rainfall collection https://permies.com/t/88043/benefits-rainfall-collection
GOOD DEBT/ BAD DEBT https://permies.com/t/179218/mortgages-good-debt-bad-debt
A build too cool to miss:Mike's GreenhouseA great example:Joseph's Garden
All the soil info you'll ever need:
Redhawk's excellent soil-building series
The wishbone never could replace the backbone.
Some places need to be wild
Eric Hanson wrote:Sonja,
Just a couple of thoughts.
First, there is a lot of good information already here.
Secondly, I always find it useful to have a second set of hands. If you can’t find extra hands, clamps might be your next best bet. Clamps can hold things temporarily in place while you fasten them together.
Thirdly, to get things square, start with getting the base level. Since you want to rest upon cement pads, getting these perfectly level is crucial. If you need more help on this, I can give you pointers later if you like.
Fourth, once you establish level, get things perfectly vertical. A level, preferably 4’ or longer, is best.
Fifth, start attaching cross pieces. These should be perfectly square/perpendicular to the posts. This can be accomplished by measuring or with a speed square or framing square.
These are all very generic suggestions and if you want more specifics, please let me know.
Good Luck,
Eric
A build too cool to miss:Mike's GreenhouseA great example:Joseph's Garden
All the soil info you'll ever need:
Redhawk's excellent soil-building series
Visit Redhawk's soil series: https://permies.com/wiki/redhawk-soil
How permies.com works: https://permies.com/wiki/34193/permies-works-links-threads
Some places need to be wild
Visit Redhawk's soil series: https://permies.com/wiki/redhawk-soil
How permies.com works: https://permies.com/wiki/34193/permies-works-links-threads
Sonja Draven wrote:I'm feeling a bit intimidated with attempting this and know I need a plan.
Learning slowly...
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The wishbone never could replace the backbone.
The wishbone never could replace the backbone.
Denise Cares wrote:
Please can someone explain how the shed is picked up and moved? Does one need a forklift? I don't follow this idea at all!
How Permies works: https://permies.com/wiki/34193/permies-works-links-threads
My projects on Skye: The tree field, Growing and landracing, perennial polycultures, "Don't dream it - be it! "
Denise Cares wrote:Wow, Sonja very impressive! You did a great job and it looks very nice! You've inspired me to try putting up something to cover my woodpile. What did you use to cover the roof? How does it hold up to rain or snow? I get heavy snow here, even 2 or more feet. I have pallets that I could use as some suggested.
The wishbone never could replace the backbone.
Carla Terry wrote:We built a small cria (baby alpaca) shed out of pallets and tin for the roof. It was so easy to actually put together as we just had to figure out a door and how big and wide. We went with a slanted top to be able to have the rain go down the back. We had air vents around the top, but still enclosed. This worked for us.
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New Mexico USA
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