The Simple Shed Type.
The needs of the average farm for a cheap, easily built implement shed are met by this building. Illustrations of this type of shed are shown in [Figs. 1], [2] and [3]. The framing consists of 6x6 posts set on a light 1:2½:5 mixture concrete foundation at intervals of eight feet, the plate consisting of two 2x6’s. Short diagonal braces can be set in underneath between the plate and the post in order to give the plate further support. The rafters for a span of 18 feet should be at least 2x6 and better 2x8, set not less than two feet apart on centers. The wall covering may consist of vertical siding, either 10 or 12-inch boards, with the cracks covered by ogee battens. For horizontal siding, studs are necessary; these should be 2x4’s, placed not over 3 feet apart. Either drop-siding, German or novelty siding or ordinary weather-boarding may be used satisfactorily, but the latter is somewhat light for a building of this kind and would probably not be as durable as the others mentioned.
Fig. 10. Detail of Truss Over Large Doors in Implement Shed
Fig. 11. Roof Truss Details
The upper illustration ([Fig. 10]) shows a method of building a truss above wide doors to prevent sagging of roof. It may be varied to suit circumstances.
The roof trusses shown in [Fig. 11] suggest methods of framing for wide sheds, as in [Fig. 3] and [Fig. 9].
The building may be entirely enclosed, having the doors on the high side. The practice of enclosing the building entirely is generally to be recommended, though sometimes for the sake of economy and convenience and in localities where the winds are very constant in their direction, it may be advisable to omit part of the exterior wall covering, leaving one side open, this side being the one opposite to the direction from which the prevailing winds come.