Old House Journal – September 2019

Set posts in concrete for strength and to
prevent movement and wind shear. Build
the frame for the walls with 2x4 and 4x4
studs, using exterior screws or galvanized
nails, bracing and checking for plumb.
Install salvaged windows into the
framing using coated wood screws.
(Screws make access easier, in case you
need to change out or remove a window
if it cracks.) Gaps can be fi lled with wood
shims and caulk or additional glass.
Frame the roof, making sure it has
proper pitch to prevent water from
collecting:^2 / 12 is a good minimum. This
shed has a polycarbonate roof chosen for
its insulation value. Assure support and
seal roof seams with silicone sealant.

CHOOSING

A GLAZED ROOF

• GLASS is traditional and lasts for
  decades, but needs sturdy support.
  A poor insulator and breakable, it's
  relatively expensive. Upfront, it will
  cost $5 to $8/sq.ft., or $2,000–3,000
  for a 10' x 10' shed.


• ACRYLIC (e.g., Plexiglas), good for
  locations with snow and heavy winds,
  lasts 20 years. Acrylic glazing comes in
  many thicknesses, with a UV block, and
  can be treated to prevent condensation.
  About $1500 for a 10' x 10' shed.


• FIBERGLASS, clear or translucent,
  lasts about 10 years but as it deteri-
  orates the exposed fi bers catch dirt. As
  rolls or panels, fi berglass costs about
  $70 for a 52" x 8' panel, and thus about
  $1,000 for a 10' x 10' shed.


• POLYCARBONATE Strong and
  lightweight, it lasts about 10 years,
  and is treated to prevent yellowing.
  Available in single, double, and triple
  layers with insulating air space.
  Double-wall 4' x 8' 6 mm thick is $117;
  a 10' x 10' shed roof costs about $250.

VINTAGE WINDOWS $500 each, avg.

POSTS, FRAMING $500

MISC. MATERIALS $650

TOTAL $1,150

+ cost of windows

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