| A saltbox shed is a unique looking structure that | | | | complete material list. No two ways around it, this |
| can add style and usefulness to your outdoor | | | | style of shed needs to be built following a detailed |
| living area. The unique roof style enables extra | | | | drawing or you might end up with an unsound and |
| storage on a small imprint because the front of | | | | ugly structure that will have the neighbours and |
| the building is actually two stories and slopes back | | | | your wife complaining to the proper authorities! |
| to one level, hence the distinctive appearance of | | | | Saltbox sheds get their name from New England |
| the roof which is short and steeply angled in the | | | | colonial structures and can add character and |
| front and long and gradually sloping in the back. | | | | charm to your backyard. The elevated storage |
| This style of roof requires some unusual and | | | | area allows you to build in a smaller space while |
| complicated cuts that will be difficult to figure out | | | | adding overall square footage. |
| on your own. You therefore need to get your | | | | These sheds are used for storing lawn tractors, |
| hands on a good set of saltbox shed plans in | | | | snow mobiles or personal water-craft because |
| order to get these cuts done accurately and | | | | you can put double doors in the front while |
| competently. Remember, the most important | | | | keeping a keen sense of composition. This is a |
| thing that adds cost to your shed project is | | | | unique design and a challenge to build but is within |
| improper measuring and cutting. | | | | the scope of most diy enthusiasts as long as you |
| A detailed set of plans will also save you trips to | | | | have a good set of saltbox shed plans. |
| the supply house because they come with a | | | | |