New Grizzly Den

[angshan]

I needed more space in the garage so I tore down my old 6x12 shed and am in the process of building a new 12x20 shed. here are a couple pics of the progress so far.

[Grizz450]

One window? Wheres the beer fridge and bikini calendar going?

[desertdweller]

A Castle fitting for the grizzly, congrad's on your new home sweet home.
I'm positive your gizzly will rest comfortably
in it's new den.

[~Muckboy]

Grizz450....I was thinking the same thing....1 window?
hahaha

[angshan]

yep only one window (gives me more wall space for storage). I wasnt going to put that one in either but at the last minute I decided to go ahead and put it in. I am how ever putting in 2 pieces of the clear roof panels for light.

[~Muckboy]

Originally Posted by angshan

yep only one window (gives me more wall space for storage). I wasnt going to put that one in either but at the last minute I decided to go ahead and put it in. I am how ever putting in 2 pieces of the clear roof panels for light.

I was in the roofing trade for a bit. Never encountered a window in the roof line which didn't eventually leak. Take "over precautions" measures during your install....

Good Luck!

[Mack450]

I dont have any windows in mine....its dark as heck!

I think 1 window will be enough...I would probably run electrical if I made a really big shed.

[angshan]

Originally Posted by ~Muckboy

I was in the roofing trade for a bit. Never encountered a window in the roof line which didn't eventually leak. Take "over precautions" measures during your install....

Good Luck!

I am using the plastic roofing material, it comes in different colors and clear or smoked. its like a metal roof but made out of plastic instead. I dont think I will ever use "sky lights" for any thing. my neighbor has them in her house and she has them all covered in blue tarps because they all leak.
this is the stuff I am using.
Tuftex at Lowe's: 144"L Opaque Tan Corregated Plastic Roof Panels

[scooter]

Nice looking den. Plenty of room for "other" stuff.

[rob350]

Originally Posted by angshan

yep only one window (gives me more wall space for storage). I wasnt going to put that one in either but at the last minute I decided to go ahead and put it in. I am how ever putting in 2 pieces of the clear roof panels for light.

When we built our 12X14 shed, we did not put any windows in so no one could see in (to break in + steal) and so we had more wall space. Instead we managed to get a free sky light, and put it in. Best choice we ever made. You usually dont put much stuff in the roof anyway, so its a great source of light!

[sookiesmacker]

Sweet. Make sure you have plenty of space to store your Grzz. Accessories.

[angshan]

here is a couple updated pics. Its getting closer to being done.

[cb88]

I dunno, I kind of like the tire swing. Nothing like hitting the tire swing after a good day of riding. Reinforces the "kid" still left in us. Your set up is real nice. Something to be proud of.

-cb-

[akbychoice]

Why not put a window up high in the peak of the wall under the roof line ( one at each end ), it would keep the walls free and still let light in.

[EzekielRoyale]

To get in or out you have to open the big door? So if your in there, the door will likely be open, so you'll have plenty of light, alleviating the need for another window..

By the way, you can see your pot plant just on the other side of the winder, might want to back that up some! lol j/k

[angshan]

yep, big doors the only way in or out (unless you count the window) I have 2 clear roof panels so they let in plenty of light. I will shoot some pics of them when I can so you can see what I am talking about.

[angshan]

Originally Posted by cb88

I dunno, I kind of like the tire swing. Nothing like hitting the tire swing after a good day of riding. Reinforces the "kid" still left in us. Your set up is real nice. Something to be proud of.

-cb-

tire swing is cool, but the little guy like the play set more. this was last years project.

[angshan]

here is the clear roof panels.

[akbychoice]

Originally Posted by angshan

here is the clear roof panels.

That sure does let in plenty of light.
Will that hold up during your winter months with the snow load ?

[angshan]

3 inch drop in pitch for every 16 inches. but yes it should hold up fine for the 10" of snow we get here a year, if it even sticks to it.