Awsome.:-)
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It's called SmartSide Siding (Lots of different options I got them in 4x8 sheets)... It holds up well to the elements. I will still need to put Exterior Primer and Final Paint over it.

http://www.lpcorp.com/sidingtrim/lps...cts/panel.aspx

I got the roof up and the tar paper down, but it was too dark to take photos. I hate these short days!
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Did you pre-make the trusses for the roof or did you purchase them? In my discussions with BengalMan, that may be something I know the least about. :-)
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I made the trusses, just figured out the angle and cut out "Triangles" of plywood to sandwich the (2) 2x4's at the peak with the triangles (Basically just holds the Truss together until it is in place). It is super easy and the strength is in the 2x4s not the Plywood. I think you can see them on the ground in one of the photos. I can take a photo tomorrow if you need me too.
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Looks good and just in time by the looks of that white stuff!!!
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Hey I want one of those!!!
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Gotcha, could you insulate the interior and then put up sheet rock/dry wall with the SmartSide siding? So far this seems very do-able. I think at this point the most complicated thing for is going to be the ventilation system through the roof and insulating the roof.
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You bet you could, just buy the rolls of Insulation and tack them between the 2x4s then put up the dry wall (Make sure you run Elec. etc first). I didn't put an roof overhang on the front or back (Lazy) so I had to put some "z" Flashing where the SmartSide Wall meets the Gable to prevent water getting in (I will take a photo tomorrow) I decided not to vent through the roof/shingles but will be putting in a vent of some sort into the gable (Haven't thought that far ahead yet LOL)
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Gotcha. Looking forward to your next update!
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That is looking good. You are making some good progress in a short amount of time, I can't wait to see it all done, and full of smoke.:-)
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I built a shed for my parents last year, and I made the trusses the same way. I also hade a 2x4 connecting the botton of the trusses, so it sat in the top cap and kept everything even, they worked out perfectly.
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First off thanks everyone for the comments... Groogs I have made them with the cross support in the past also, This being a relatively small building I wasn't worried too much about Load Bearing. I may add cross beams down the road (If I start loosing sleep over it LOL).
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Very cool -- I'm anxious to see your progress reports.:-)
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:-) YOU GO! That is the way to do it! :-)
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Def. want to see that Z flashing you are talking about. So, is building this from scratch cheaper than buying one of the kits from home depot and then putting it together? Sorry to threadjack, but I remember you posting that most of your building materials were leftovers, so its def. cheaper for you.
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this looks cool, to bad I don't have a yard!
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WOW! That looks very familiar! I built a 10x12 'storage' shed that has only been used to house my lawn mower. But when the weather gets cold and the 'wind comes sweepin' down the plains', it turns into my 'Gar Den Shed! I am in the process of putting in some insulation and paneling and even making a wrap around bar on two of the walls, and shelving (for storage) on another. I am running some power to it also from an existing 20amp box just to run a shop light and a heater, previously I just ran an extension cord into the shed. I've had as many as 4 guys in there smoking and the one window opened a bit allows smoke to find a way out. I'll try to post some pics later.

Bob R in OKC
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I really want to get this thing done. Here are the photos I promised. Today I should have all the exterior finished Shingles, Door (I had a friend build double doors, If there is one thing I hate it's Door Work) Trim etc...

Let me know if you have any questions.

Front View with Roof on
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"Z" Flashing from outside
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From the Inside:
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Headder and Truss Layout
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duckmanco here is a little info I found on Z Flashing if you are interested:
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/askt...064764,00.html
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Looking really good man, and thanks for the info on the Z flashing, makes perfect sense after looking at it.
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Very noce work - I likey!:-)
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