How to Build a DIY 5X8 Lean To Storage Shed (Bike Storage)

[@Foodie-yj1qe]

Thank you for the great instructions you provide. I really enjoy your videos. However, I have a question. How do we weather proof the sides which back up against the back wall. I’m anchoring my shed to the wall of my house. I have a brick veneer house, but the concern would be the same regardless of it being weatherboard or brick veneer. My concern is when it rains directly in that area (back house wall) or when the wind pushes the rain in that direction, it will rot out the back wall. Does anyone here have any ideas or suggestions to deal with this? Thank you guys in advance 🙏

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you very much for that comment. I really do appreciate it. Regarding the weather proofing. I just painted the OSB with exterior paint.

[@Foodie-yj1qe]

My question was more about how to prevent water pooling up behind the shed (where it backs up against the house).

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@Foodie-yj1qe ahh ok. Thinking back, this is not something I paid too much attention to...but I did add some gravel on the bottom, which hopefully helps with draining.

[@ge2719]

@@Foodie-yj1qe you will want to construct the building directly onto the wall of your house and then construct the roof in a way where water cannot get behind it. all joints have to be covered with waterproof material. depending on your situation this could mean you have to build the roof right up against the wall and then cut into the brick and insert flashing like lead flashing or fiberglass depending on what roof you are building. That has to go a set depth into the brick and then that get pointed in so any rain that hits that wall will slide down the wall, over the join, and then over the flashing, which will be laid over the roof of your construction so theres nowhere for water to flow down into a gap. another possibility i you may have a facia on your existing wall that you can tie the new roof into that. Either way its all about making it so all the materials are layer on top of each other in a way were water flowing down ca never go between a join. and for every join to be able to withstand some amount of driven rain possibly pushing water upwards. you should be able to find more details on exactly what this looks like if you look up building "extensions".

[@tinawhite890]

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[@stevepalmer1575]

Simple practical Attractive shed with good video explanation. Nice job

[@MakingHomeBetter]

@@stevepalmer1575 thank you

[@67herby89]

Great job. My collection of tools has also grown so for that reason I’ll be building one very similar to this one soon. Your video was very helpful, thank you for sharing. Stay safe.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Very happy to hear that

[@proudboiler]

Awesome job! I'm looking to build a lean-to roughly similar in size for the same reasons and usage so I appreciate all the tips and information! Very helpful and well produced. Thanks again!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you and good luck!!!

[@joeljb25]

Great job, I'm in the process of building my shed which will be a a 4x10 lean to, thanks I got some good ideas to make it easier for myself

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Very happy to hear that. It was certainly a rewarding project.

[@rukhsanabibi3836]

You’ve done great job sir thank you very much for sharing this video thank you again 👍🌷💥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😊😃

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@kscipkkkk]

Nice job! I am trying to determine how I am going to finish the backside of my shed, I am still in the planning stage on You Tube. Great resource.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Good Luck.

[@paulsebastian3453]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m going to build very similar but with door on taller side and use a pavers base for the floor. Maybe a tad larger (metric 300cmx220cm) Will maybe share some pics as I complete if you like?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Absolutely, would love to see what you end up with.

[@jmorgan32355]

Idea, try hanging every other bike from the rear tire, that may get you some more room in there. Great job! Also, the tape measure has markings for every 16” to help with marking them quickly.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Yup. Great idea. Simple but effective. I will certainly stagger them.

Great construction! One question: Did you use the exterior siding also on the sides that are protected by the house wall? I want to install it in a place where only the front will be visible and that will save material & cost. Or what did you use to protect those sides? Thanks!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

No, siding was not used on the sides facing the house structure. I just painted these walls with an exterior paint before assembling.

@@MakingHomeBettermakes sense, thanks a lot!

[@johnsmith-dm2tq]

pretty good, i could have used more info on the door and how it fits. i am building a leanto and am just a little stuck. this does give me some good ideas tho.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you. The door turned out to be simpler than I had expected....I think you will probably find it to be the same when building it.

[@ZussieMakesit]

Awesome, I’m looking to make one for my tools for easy access, because my shed swallows everything and I can’t find a thing 😅

[@MakingHomeBetter]

I understand that feeling too well!!!

[@romant2280]

I've always wondered what one does with all that removed soil and dirt, when making the foundation. I need to remove some but I have no idea where to dump it. I can't put it into our green bin and I asked at a local Home Depot and they also did not know. Any ideas?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

I have a large tree in the back of the house and added the removed soil to the base of it.

[@FYahooo]

Great video

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank You

[@onealjones9039]

This is great, thanks!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank You.

[@melaniem5971]

Great job!!!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@v.m.4453]

Awesome! Thank you

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you for the feedback

[@trailwalker76]

Great job!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank You.

[@Mstom178]

best one! thanks

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@johnmcdonald5998]

Great job! I think it looks very clean and blends nicely. Q: could you have used the house as the back wall? Just curious...thanks

[@MakingHomeBetter]

I suppose that's an option. You can connect it straight to the wall. I didn't think of this, but would also be worried about getting a perfect seal so that water does not leak into the shed.

[@johnmcdonald5998]

@@MakingHomeBetter yes...good point and I realize no shelving.......

[@researchandbuild1751]

Is it ..ok to have the roof leaning toward the door? Im not sure what most sheds do. I was thinking it would always make the entrance wet. Also, do you have any problems with the dopr sagging?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

I supposed it all depends on the location. Where this shed is, there is a bit of slope on the ground away from the shed. So water sitting in front the door is not a problem. Also the door so far has no sagging.

[@reddlief]

Is your garage floor level? Flat? Did you have vents under the front of the rafters? Are your weather issues such that freezing or mildew growth in those cramped areas next to the house are minimized? I'm thinking about this exact thing for storage of all my wood products used in my shop. I have some trim piece storage inside, but this outside shed makes sense. Nice job!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you. There is some space for ventilation by the rafters. I have not had any issues between the shed and the house so far.

[@steph3n17]

did you put siding on the back wall as well? if so how since it is so close to your actual house wall? Thanks

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Nope. The back wall does not have siding. I did however paint it with exterior paint before putting up the wall.

[@tagquasar8791]

sir i have a question, how did you close the gap at the top of the back of the shed where the rafters extend just a little bit towards the wall? that space cannot be reached right? thnx

[@MakingHomeBetter]

If I understand you correctly, you are talking about the small gaps between the rafters? If so, I did not close this. Left it as some ventilation.

[@Yariahmed1008]

What did you put out side the walls ?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

That is vinal siding. Same as the house.

[@Yariahmed1008]

@@MakingHomeBetter thank you

[@sherk360]

Very Nice Sir. Gives me some encourgement to build similar. Did you use or consider pressure treated lumber for floor?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you. I did use pressure treated 2x6s for the floor frame. The only part that comes in close contact with the ground.

[@annshr9917]

Will this type of foundation work in a country with winter season?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Yup, should be fine. I am in an are with very cold weather.

[@GmailUnited]

that gap from wall to shed looks like insect heaven

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thanks for that feedback. So far so good, but I’ll certainly keep an eye on that.

[@GmailUnited]

Might not be an issue for colder climate. I want to do the same. I have a corner like this but want to butt straight against the wall so bugs can’t get in. I live in warmer climate

[@oneway1811]

Way better then the Home Depot shed which I’ll cost you over 3k and not well made

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Yup, I can’t agree more.

[@azaan1632]

What were your lengths ? 8’ front 10’ feet rear?

[@MakingHomeBetter]

The length is 8’ front and back. With 5’ of depth.

[@olakunlelakunle3669]

What is total cost for the project. I'm looking to build something like this size.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Approximately 1K before the siding.

[@briangutierrez3765]

@@MakingHomeBetter Covid Prices?

[@VipinMathew]

@@briangutierrez3765 beginnings of the COVID pricing.

[@azaan1632]

It’s almost double that now

[@azaan1632]

@@MakingHomeBetter do you have any plans you could sell or share with me ?

[@Maddison6912]

Awesome!!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank You!!!

[@shamsuddinziauddin6729]

Good job Only thing to say is Too good, strong and expensive for the purpose.

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Thank you

[@mogeking56]

Well with my squirrel 🐿 IQ I think 🤔 I can, I think 🧐 can build one of my own thanks ☺️

[@forestlimb2244]

Pleeease turn off the annoying music!!

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Noted

[@mogeking56]

Well with my squirrel 🐿 IQ I think 🤔 I can, I think 🧐 can build one of my own thanks ☺️

[@MakingHomeBetter]

Yes you can!!!