The “200 sq ft” max “shed” build

Finally got the shed disassembled and moved into my backyard. I measured, and squared a string line “10x20” 😉 to see where it’ll sit. Followed all zoning and utility setbacks for this “200 sq foot” garage. Going to pour a small footing to assemble this unit, and pour the inside pad later.

And also this building seems to love to cut people, my buddy got snagged by one of the nails helping move walls off the trailer.

The_Lobbster said:

Finally got the shed disassembled and moved into my backyard. I measured, and squared a string line “10x20” 😉 to see where it’ll sit. Followed all zoning and utility setbacks for this “200 sq foot” garage. Going to pour a small footing to assemble this unit, and pour the inside pad later.

And also his building seems to love to cut people, my buddy got snagged by one of the nails helping move walls off the trailer.


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Wow! That’s a nasty one

Preparing to pour my footings! I’ve calculated I need about a yard and a half or less to pour a 12” tall by 4” wide footing. Only going about 6” below grade. Once I get the whole thing assembled, I will pour the interior slab later when my dad comes to visit, as he did concrete for years and can do better than I to make it flat.
Also scored a free garage door! Was told it was 8’x8’, but realized later it’s actually 7’x7’. Still enough for my Suzuki, but anything full-size will be tight. I’ll just frame some extra studs to make provision for upgrading later.

This may have gotten more expensive and time consuming quick. But after seeing the neighbor around the block have to rip out their front porch addition to rebuild it with a permit and by code, I feel like I can’t afford to take a risk. Had a good 30 minute convo with the guy in charge and he explained a lot. Sounds like it’ll actually be fairly doable while staying legal lol


As long as I can still bust it out before snow flies that is.

About 60% finished up drawing my own prints. I have a few hours into these already, pouring over the IRC. Just waiting to hear back from Springville because I’ll need to upgrade my service on the house to pull off for this, unless I run a whole new service, which is even more $$$$

Starting to look like I’ll just throw the 20x10 shed together as is to have something for winter, while I save money to build this all at once. At least lumber prices have come down a bit lately it seems?

Way cool to draw it up yourself! Only a 7' wide overhead door? FWIW West Jordan City required 4' on the side of the man door and overhead door for wall shear strength but YMMV.

Why so far from the rear fence?

N-Smooth said:

Way cool to draw it up yourself! Only a 7' wide overhead door? FWIW West Jordan City required 4' on the side of the man door and overhead door for wall shear strength but YMMV.

Why so far from the rear fence?

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Because I got the door for free haha. However, if I end up just curbing this until next year, I’ll probably spring for something bigger, provided I can get a deal on one.

Rear fence distance because overhead electrical is directly over head, and I figured I may as well give them plenty of clearance in case they ever have to get back there.

I will look into the minimum distance on that door, I may have simply over looked it. A lot easier to fix now than before it’s poured!

The_Lobbster said:

Because I got the door for free haha. However, if I end up just curbing this until next year, I’ll probably spring for something bigger, provided I can get a deal on one.

Rear fence distance because overhead electrical is directly over head, and I figured I may as well give them plenty of clearance in case they ever have to get back there.

I will look into the minimum distance on that door, I may have simply over looked it. A lot easier to fix now than before it’s poured!

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A wise man once told me "often times free shit is the most expensive" and I think that applies to the overhead door. You may regret not doing a wider door and it's not really something you can change. Just my opinion.

Makes sense on the overhead lines. They should have an easement on your plat map to show what they really require, again FWIW.

N-Smooth said:

A wise man once told me "often times free shit is the most expensive" and I think that applies to the overhead door. You may regret not doing a wider door and it's not really something you can change. Just my opinion.

Makes sense on the overhead lines. They should have an easement on your plat map to show what they really require, again FWIW.

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I did some research, from my understanding, they require a 15’ path. So, 7.5’ish on each side, but I’d rather them not have to tear anything down if possible. Good thing is, the pole in my yard is at the opposite corner of the building, and my neighbors is also at the other corner. So theoretically, they should never have to put a truck there anyways, but never know I guess 🤷🏼‍♂️