When we get pics to look at, we tend to scrutinize them over and again. Not too many pics from me on here, I'd have the book thrown at me!!
Might be different up in your area, but as long as the headers are lag bolted to the posts it would pass code here.
Looks good. As to not being a contractor I would say that the framing may be somewhat unconventional, but it looks adequate, structural, and clean. Nice work.
Hmmm? That is different. Covered in snow that roof could present a lot of sheer load on those lag bolts since that's the only thing actually holding the roof up. How does the code determine the number and size of the lag bolts to be used for a given size roof and snow load? Yes, when you post pictures on forums you'll get a certain amount of criticism or critiquing, but that can be a good thing if done without malice or contempt. After all we are all adults here, not toddlers showing off our crayon scribbled artwork. We should not be discouraged offering helpful improvement tips or pointing out possible shortcomings that could lead to structural failure or collapse. Not saying a roof collapse is inevitable or anything needs to be changed, but being forewarned about a potential weakness in an area could lead to a simple fix like strapping an extra 2x4 to the posts to support the fascia (beam) at the lower end of the roof. And no, a woodshed doesn't generally have to built to standard building codes, but it would be nice if it shed the rain water properly and have no chance of a roof collapse, especially if it only requires slight modifications. I think offering helpful criticism and tips is more useful then just treating each other like this. Wow! Billy that's Great! By the way, I'm not comparing Woodsnwoods nice looking woodshed to a crayon drawing, but rather I'm just pointing out that we don't have to treat him like this.
It looks great!!! But that's the first thing I noticed looks like the concrete walls are pulling apart. At a minimum I would caulk the crack to keep freeze/thaw action out of it.
wow, I was busy the last couple of days and seem to have missed a lot. The piers are 4 ft deep at a minimum, and I plan to add a lift of gravel in the next week to level it off. Frost heave should not be an issue unless we have a brutal winter. Everything is timberlocked, and every joint has a simpson tie strap of some sort to support it. Every other rafter has a 5 inch lag stainless lag bolt from the outside going up into the rafter. It will be x braced, and a few more simpson straps will be added where applicable. I view the weak point at the connection to the concrete, although I plan to add further bracing to that as well. Like I said, i am not a contractor so I am certain there are flaws for the guys that do this every day or routinely. I compare to having someone manage my power plants for a day. 75% of your decisions will be perfect, with the rest needing some time to tell how good or bad you did. I have been setting the wood on pallets and tarping it for the last two years, so this is an improvement. I plan to use the 2 X 4 with bracketed uprights to stack the wood. I do not mind putting a lateral load against the wall, but do not want any stress pointed outward on the 4x4's. The building is designed purely to eliminate snow and rain, not support any shear loading. Hope that answers the many shots and questions. If notas I will be looking at the wood under this and going and if it falls down, i will buy new materials, do it again and still go
