built a shed

shaggybirdman · 04-25-2011, 07:28 PM

i'm looking for some input. it's a 10'x10'x12' with a gambril (sp/ barn type) roof. i'm going to put a table off the side for my trees.

here's my question:

i have yet to build the doors for it, and thought i'd build a drop down type of door to double as a ramp to get stuff in instead of a double door that's the norm for shed.

i have come up with 1 draw back so far. it's going to weigh a ton due to needing to be made out of 3/4" osb (flake board) it to be stiff enough for my weight plus what ever is on it's way into it. along with a 2x4 border to go with the trim i intend on putting on the whole shed.

am i nuts in doing this? i was also considering adding a counterweight via rope to help lift it. the weight would be hidden in a 4" or so pvc pipe inside the shed.

all input greatly appreciated in advance.

treebeard55 · 04-25-2011, 07:32 PM

Maybe I display my ignorance by asking this, but could you make the door out of something else, something stronger per pound?

shaggybirdman · 04-25-2011, 11:41 PM

ok, but what? anything stronger per pound will probably be heaver. i'll probably just make the normal 2 door. my problem is that the deck is roughly 14 to 16" off the ground. yup i over built it, but that's my norm, so i'll need a ramp of some sort to get my power equipment in. sucks going from a house to the basement of my brothers house.

hey. if ya got any ideas please post them, but i think i'll just do normal swing doors.

treebeard55 · 04-26-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shaggybirdman

... yup i over built it, but that's my norm ...

hey. if ya got any ideas please post them, but i think i'll just do normal swing doors.

I also am known for over-engineering when I build things. Always has surprised my dad, who is a better handyman than I to start with. (What does that tell you?)

As for other materials, I was just trying to brainstorm, maybe toss out an idea that would manage to spark something somewhere else. Sorry, but I didn't have anything specific in mind.

Just brainstorming again: have you played with the idea of a ramp that stores under the floor and slides out into position, like one sees on some delivery trucks?

Phil · 04-26-2011, 11:10 AM

Maybe I'm picturing the whole thing wrong here, but why not opt for a lighter door and simply build a ramp seeing that the entry is off the ground? If by chance the ramp would be in the way (space wise) maybe place strong hinges on the ramp so that you can raise it up when not needed. Then again, that sounds all too simple so more likely than not I don't have the correct picture in this old brain of mine.

shrimpy · 04-26-2011, 03:51 PM

Have a look at a trailer mounted horse box there are different kinds of spring systems to help lift heavy ramps

Shrimpy

shaggybirdman · 04-28-2011, 09:28 AM

all great ideas, and thanks.

treebeard55

the ramp like used on u haul trucks is out due to all that needs to be done is build the door, and cap the roof. too late to put anything in the floor.

shrimpy

that's a great idea, but i'm already past my budget. i was thinking of a pulley system with weight moving inside a 4" PVC pipe, but there again funds are beyond low. i have the lumber for swinging doors.

Phil

i decided to opt for a removable ramp kinda like you are talking about. i'll be getting a set of ramps from harbor freight that are used to load a ATV on a pick up.

i'll have to post a pic or two of the shed. if the winds die down some today i'll get the roof caped, and hopefully get the front, and back painted. they are only in primer currently.

i intend on putting a table off the side for my trees. maybe even two shelves.

Jerry

04-25-2011, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
shaggybirdman Maple Lover Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cheektowaga New York Posts: 167	built a shed i'm looking for some input. it's a 10'x10'x12' with a gambril (sp/ barn type) roof. i'm going to put a table off the side for my trees. here's my question: i have yet to build the doors for it, and thought i'd build a drop down type of door to double as a ramp to get stuff in instead of a double door that's the norm for shed. i have come up with 1 draw back so far. it's going to weigh a ton due to needing to be made out of 3/4" osb (flake board) it to be stiff enough for my weight plus what ever is on it's way into it. along with a 2x4 border to go with the trim i intend on putting on the whole shed. am i nuts in doing this? i was also considering adding a counterweight via rope to help lift it. the weight would be hidden in a 4" or so pvc pipe inside the shed. all input greatly appreciated in advance.

04-25-2011, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
treebeard55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warsaw IN, USA USDA zone 5b Posts: 511	Maybe I display my ignorance by asking this, but could you make the door out of something else, something stronger per pound? __________________ Treebeard 55 Steve Moore http://hoosierbonsai.blogspot.com The most important bonsai tool is your brain.

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Phil A bit "Windswept" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago, Ill. USDA Zone 5 Posts: 1,051	Maybe I'm picturing the whole thing wrong here, but why not opt for a lighter door and simply build a ramp seeing that the entry is off the ground? If by chance the ramp would be in the way (space wise) maybe place strong hinges on the ramp so that you can raise it up when not needed. Then again, that sounds all too simple so more likely than not I don't have the correct picture in this old brain of mine. __________________ Please, always keep in mind that the typewritten word does not always convey what you wish to say, and to always treat others as you would have them treat you. Think twice-submit once. I started out with nothing....and still have most of it. "Its hell out there, give them hell back." ~ Prowler/Victor Gray 12/31/1943 - 11/24/2008

04-26-2011, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
shrimpy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Waikato, NZ Posts: 112	Have a look at a trailer mounted horse box there are different kinds of spring systems to help lift heavy ramps Shrimpy __________________ If a man is alone working on his Bonsai and he speaks and there is no women to hear him. is he still wrong ??? Never ever believe anything, Until it has been officially denied:

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04-25-2011, 11:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
shaggybirdman Maple Lover Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cheektowaga New York Posts: 167	ok, but what? anything stronger per pound will probably be heaver. i'll probably just make the normal 2 door. my problem is that the deck is roughly 14 to 16" off the ground. yup i over built it, but that's my norm, so i'll need a ramp of some sort to get my power equipment in. sucks going from a house to the basement of my brothers house. hey. if ya got any ideas please post them, but i think i'll just do normal swing doors.

04-28-2011, 09:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
shaggybirdman Maple Lover Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cheektowaga New York Posts: 167	all great ideas, and thanks. treebeard55 the ramp like used on u haul trucks is out due to all that needs to be done is build the door, and cap the roof. too late to put anything in the floor. shrimpy that's a great idea, but i'm already past my budget. i was thinking of a pulley system with weight moving inside a 4" PVC pipe, but there again funds are beyond low. i have the lumber for swinging doors. Phil i decided to opt for a removable ramp kinda like you are talking about. i'll be getting a set of ramps from harbor freight that are used to load a ATV on a pick up. i'll have to post a pic or two of the shed. if the winds die down some today i'll get the roof caped, and hopefully get the front, and back painted. they are only in primer currently. i intend on putting a table off the side for my trees. maybe even two shelves. Jerry

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