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Title: Building a Shed: Expert Advice from Start to Finish (Build Like a Pro Series) by Joseph Truini ISBN: 1-56158-619-6 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: April, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Shed Building In a Nutshell
Comment: what separates this book from the other riff raff shed building books is its title, its author, and publishing date. shed building is an american pasttime as long as building barns. In fact Truini delineates a nice history between the shed and the barn, two architectural cousins, who, having some rough times in the past, have reconciled. Shed Building cannot be seen as anything other than the construction of a shed with four walls, a roof, an at least one entrance. Shed building is also an activity that boils down to one thing, building a shed. Truini examines the etymology of the word shed, from its incorporation into Indo-European languages by Finno-Urgic nomads in the 6th century b.c., with the word schiiedde, which meant miniature house that looks like a house. Its interesting how in chinese, the word for shed is quang xi, which interestingly enough has a pictogram that looks like a shed, interestingly.
Rating: 5
Summary: The very best book on shed construction!
Comment:
I've looked at several books on sheds and this is the best one I've found!
The author is a real craftsman. His background in cabinetmaking shines through in his attention to detail. He doesn't take shortcuts, as a matter of fact he takes the extra minute or two to do it right. Little tips like painting T 1-11 before installing it is helpful, but pointing out the value of painting the edges too, (to help preserve the wood over time), is the difference between a shed and a quality shed.
There are several step by step sheds to build, and each one offers numerous photos and tips. I would suggest reading the entire book and then building your shed. You will find different tips in each plan and can use them in building your shed.
Some of the outstanding features of this book:
ProTip - On nearly every other page the author offers a ProTip. They are not brain surgery, but if are new to construction you will find them helpful.
Trade Secret - Also on nearly every other page there is a Trade Secret. Here are the kind of tips that the old-timers offered. It's like having a master carpenter give you all the advise you'll ever needed.
Photos - Lots of them, but most importantly, they are from the part of the project the author is explaining. It's like being on the job site and seeing the project in action.
Details - The author is very good at describing the process of building a shed.
Disadvantage to this book:
The plans for the sheds are not included. You must purchase them from other sources listed in the back. It is possible to figure it out by combining different descriptions and sketches together, but if your are new to construction you may be better off ordering the plans.
After reading this book you will never buy one of those superstore sheds. You'll want the very best, and if you build it yourself you can get it for less than the superstore! Enjoy!
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Title: Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders by David R. Stiles ISBN: 1552092925 Publisher: Firefly Books Pub. Date: October, 1998 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Quick Guide: Storage Sheds : Step-by-Step Construction Methods by Jim Barrett ISBN: 1880029200 Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press Pub. Date: 28 January, 1994 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Building a Deck: Expert Advice from Start to Finish (Taunton's Build Like a Pro) by Scott Schuttner ISBN: 1561584797 Publisher: Taunton Press Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Sheds & Garages by Sunset Books ISBN: 0376013753 Publisher: Sunset Pub Co Pub. Date: August, 1996 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings : Complete How-To Information Design Concepts for Ten Buildings by John D. Wagner, Clayton DeKorne ISBN: 1580110754 Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press Pub. Date: 28 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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