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Anyone Build A Shed Before?

I've been a Carpenter for awhile too but have never heard of 5/4 or 3/4. What is that?
Very common here in the East. 5/4 Board is commonly used when talking about Boards for fencing. It's exactly what my son sided my woodshed out of...
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5/4 means 5 1/4's......? Never heard of it called out that way until today. 5 quarters is 1 1/4" board.....
 
Well folks,

Here we go again with the shed project. I got BEHR Penetrating Oil for the pressure treated plywood shed floor for extra protection, and I let the plywood sit for about a week now. I was gonna put the oil on today since it is a beautiful 63 degree day, and considering I never used this stuff before I like a good boy this time read the instructions on the can.

The first thing it says on the can is "MUST PREP", and to use BEHR NO. 63 All In One Wood Cleaner. I called the Home Depot guy and he says to let the wood sit for a few months so it completely dries out but if I want the shed up before next month to get the cleaner then I can put the oil on sooner than later.

I asked my stepdad what he thought, and he says it is up to me if I wanna spend my extra money on it but he wouldn't bother with the cleaner he would just put an extra coat of the oil on it.

What does everyone think, should I get and use the cleaner first or not??

Thanks In Advance!
 
Well folks,

Here we go again with the shed project. I got BEHR Penetrating Oil for the pressure treated plywood shed floor for extra protection, and I let the plywood sit for about a week now. I was gonna put the oil on today since it is a beautiful 63 degree day, and considering I never used this stuff before I like a good boy this time read the instructions on the can.

The first thing it says on the can is "MUST PREP", and to use BEHR NO. 63 All In One Wood Cleaner. I called the Home Depot guy and he says to let the wood sit for a few months so it completely dries out but if I want the shed up before next month to get the cleaner then I can put the oil on sooner than later.

I asked my stepdad what he thought, and he says it is up to me if I wanna spend my extra money on it but he wouldn't bother with the cleaner he would just put an extra coat of the oil on it.

What does everyone think, should I get and use the cleaner first or not??

Thanks In Advance!
Never used it but have used the Thompson's Water Seal and wasn't very impressed with it......
 
I hear that stuff is junk
I'm convinced it is too after just 1 gallon. But imo, the best way to protect any kind of wood is to paint it really good or plastic coat it but paint may be better than plastic coating it or just cover it with flashing.
 
5/4 means 5 1/4's......? Never heard of it called out that way until today. 5 quarters is 1 1/4" board.....
I work in the lumber industry, common lumber industry talk.. everything is 1/4's for some reason? When I first started it drove me mad.
Well folks,

Here we go again with the shed project. I got BEHR Penetrating Oil for the pressure treated plywood shed floor for extra protection, and I let the plywood sit for about a week now. I was gonna put the oil on today since it is a beautiful 63 degree day, and considering I never used this stuff before I like a good boy this time read the instructions on the can.

The first thing it says on the can is "MUST PREP", and to use BEHR NO. 63 All In One Wood Cleaner. I called the Home Depot guy and he says to let the wood sit for a few months so it completely dries out but if I want the shed up before next month to get the cleaner then I can put the oil on sooner than later.

I asked my stepdad what he thought, and he says it is up to me if I wanna spend my extra money on it but he wouldn't bother with the cleaner he would just put an extra coat of the oil on it.

What does everyone think, should I get and use the cleaner first or not??

Thanks In Advance!
Just put the shed up and forget it. It's like building a deck, you build it, let it dry then periodically stain or seal it. You already bought pressure treated so you're good.

As far as the prep goes, they're most likely talking about treating an existing deck.. one that's been used and therefore is dirty.
 
Yes.....but I didn't use wood ......or inches. I go concrete pad, colour-steel coated poly-insulated panels and metric. :thumbsup:

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Finished off with carpet and shelving.....alarmed and locked. :thumbsup:
 
You need to let pressure treated dry for at least a few months.
Most of what you buy these days has just been treated at the manufacturer.
Plywood should have a produced date painted on there somewhere.
 
There's many ways to skin a cat. After buying a boat I was looking into carports to keep it out of the elements but hated the way they're constructed (metal frame staked to the dirt). I thought about it for a few then went down in the field with the tractor and post hole digger and started drilling post. I went every 6' (came out even on the math), filled them all with concrete and anchors all at the same elevation, bolted treated 6×6's to them then laid plastic and filled in-between the lumber with #57 limestone. No metal touches the ground, the concrete post allowed for elevation corrections without moving dirt, wind won't pull it out of the ground and the gravel can't spill out.

All that's required on any project is a bit of thought and understanding to make it last.
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If it were me, and it has a plastic floor...get four foundation posts (or the round cardboard forms you pour concrete into). Dig four holes, about 18" deep. Insert the tubes, fill with concrete, make sure the tops are level with each other and equally above ground (I'd go 1" at least, for airflow). Then, frame out floor joists using the four concrete posts as your corners. 2x6 or 2x4, depending how heavy a load you're going to put in it. Space 'em 12" on center max; 6" if you're going really heavy. That will support the floor. Place the shed on top of the joists and anchor it in the corners. Done.
 
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