Before starting any project, it is always a good idea to estimate its cost. Whether you are planning to build a shed, a website or any other project, knowing the cost ahead of time helps making an informed decision. Unless you have power tools needed for a certain project, the cost of purchasing needed tools should also be taking into account.
The materials needed for your building project will depend on various factors such as size/dimensions, type of materials used, etc. The list of materials and tools below only applies to the tutorial described. As previously indicated, the list of materials is an estimate and should not be misunderstood to mean everything needed to complete the project.
- Miter saw – Craftsman Craftsman 7 1/4-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw
- Miter saw stand – Craftsman Universal Miter Saw Stand
- Circular saw – Black & Decker 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Circular Saw
- Cordless drill – Black & Decker 12v cordless drill
- A level – Stanley 42-324 24-Inch I-Beam 180 Level
- Measuring tape
- Carpenter’s square tool
- Tool apron with pockets
- A hammer
- Steel Stapler or Hammer Tacker Stapler
- Utility knife
- A ladder
Building materials:
- 6 concrete block – foundation
- 1 bag of concrete
- 2 (2-in x 6-in x 10-ft) weather treated wood
- 10 (2-in x 6-in x 6-ft) weather treated wood
- 11 (1-in x 6-in x 6-ft) weather treated wood
- 2 (1-in x 6-in x 8-ft) weather treated wood
- 7 (2-in x 4-in x 10-ft) – standard wood
- 32 (2-in x 4-in x 6-ft) – standard wood
- 9 (2-in x 4-in x 8-ft) – standard wood
- 7 (4-ft x 8-ft) – regular plywood plates
- 11 (4-ft x 8-ft) – weatherproof siding plates
- 3 Roof shingles to cover 80 sq. ft.
- 1 Roof underlayment
- 1 Box of galvanized nails (3.5-inch long)
- 1 Box of weatherproof screws (3.5-inch long)
- 1 Box of weatherproof screws (1-inch long)
- 1 Box of roof nails
- 1 Bag of cement mix (at least 50-lb)
- 1 Sliding door latch/gate
- 3 barn/shed door hings
- A window
Optional for the area around the shed:
- 2 (1-in x 8-in x 12-ft) weather treated wood
- 2 (1-in x 8-in x 8-ft) weather treated wood
- 2 Side vents
- 5 LED Solar Shed Light – having a light in a shed is not a bad idea.
It is worth checking the cost of materials before starting the project for at least two reasons: 1) Deciding whether it is worth building the project or not. 2) If so, placing a single order for all the materials needed at once to save on delivery charge.
Ready to start the shed project? Let us start with the foundation.
