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New Shed

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Allman27, Oct 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM.

  1. Allman27

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    Thaks for doing that! I can navigate computers pretty decently, but then sometimes I am clueless...
     
  2. Allman27

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    I'll be sure to do that before winter; it's a job that keeps getting pushed off as there is always something else to do around here. Thanks for the advice!
     
  3. Michigander

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    I did the same. I put a small piece of duct tape on the inside of the hole. So, the caulking (silicone) wouldn't fall thru.
     
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    Nice work there. :thumbs: I like the paver base.

    Great that you had the stuff hanging around. Im a big fan of repurposing lumber. Just rebuilt a rack out of reclaimed 2x10 and 5/4 decking.

    As stated a dab of caulk in those holes will stop drips. Can even be done from the inside.
     
  5. Stinny

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    I should have done your on-the-ground / stone floor, for my shed over 12 years ago, Allman27 Really better plan. I thought I'd built plenty of support, with posts in the ground and posts on blocks... but over time, gravity won... :headbang: Your idea of using pallets on the stone should allow air to flow underneath just as much as my pressure treated planks, w 3/4" gaps, ever have. :thumbs:... :campfire:
     
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    Nice work! I hope you plan on just swapping the signs between the first two bays after this year and you don't have to move "next year's" wood to "this year's" bay!
     
  7. Allman27

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    Thanks! The pavers are great, my splitter sits on there and I just sweep/shovel up the debris.

    With the clear stone, any water that gets to it just goes away instantly. I'll be curious in spring with the snowmelt how damp it is.

    Thanks! I have hooks and eyebolts for hardware on the signs and shed so I can rotate signs every year, that way there is no confusion on what wood to grab! Keeping it easy for the kids to help grab wood during the winter.
     
  8. Canadian border VT

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    Great shed; :yes: on kids making signs and rotating them. My lean to behind garage we put plastic pallets down; hit them with sander and sprayed them with bed liner rattle cans so less slippery. Update after winter snow
     
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    I used Pylex piles on my shed. They go in pretty fast and easy and they're quite reasonable in price.
     
  10. Canadian border VT

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    Steve Here they are called Techna pole and they are fantastic and ready to build on in hours.