Garden shed has a roof

January 27, 2011


Progress may be slow, but progress is still progress! About two years ago we replaced a sagging eyesore of a fence, which also wrapped around the pool pump. I had the bright idea to build a faux garden house around the pump, and after getting a couple of estimates to build it, my husband had the bright idea to do it himself.
Two years later, the garden house has evolved into a simpler shed (but still with the hip roof I wanted; thank you, honey!), and the skeleton frame now has a metal roof, which was FREE thanks to MSS of Zanthan Gardens donating it to our project. Who-hoo! Is it possible that the siding will go on soon, enabling me to paint before the heat of summer arrives? Stay tuned!
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0 responses to “Garden shed has a roof”

  1. Lisa at Greenbow says:

    It looks like the hard part is finished. Here’s hoping the siding will soon be attached.

  2. Frances says:

    The thrill in your voice says it all, Pam! It looks great, as does that fence. I agree with Lisa, the siding will be easier and go faster than what has gone before. Although there will be a door? Or just open on one side?
    Thanks, Frances. The door will be on the left side. I would also like to have faux double doors on the long side facing the garden (visible here). —Pam

  3. Jenny says:

    Your husband is to be congratulated on doing a fine job. It must be very exciting to see the project well on its way to completion.

  4. Diana says:

    Looks like a great start — how wonderful that he can do that for you. Love the roof – can’t wait to see it finished.

  5. Darla says:

    Way to go Husband!! You are really going to enjoy this Pam.

  6. commonweeder says:

    Hooray for sheds! Our Cottage Ornee is classified as a shed on our tax bill and it has a hip roof which I love. Our newest shed is essentially a lean-to on the back of the Tractor shed. no need for a hip roof there.

  7. Weeder says:

    Yay!Always fun to have a new structure to play with,around,on!

  8. Cat says:

    Wooo hooo indeed! Way to go Husband!!

  9. Kylee says:

    Love the roof, Pam!

  10. What an excellent idea, and I love that roof, beautiful.

  11. Lola says:

    Boy, love that progress. You will have something this Summer to plant around.

  12. The metal roof is perfect. And, you for sure can’t beat free. I love it, when things start to come together.

  13. Denise says:

    You may not believe it, but I’ve been wondering about the progress of your shed. I love the metal roof, a solution we’ve been contemplating in future fence and pergola projects to outfox the termites. And we’ve got nothing but “bright ideas” to do it ourselves — and consequently our projects can span some considerable lengths of time.

  14. Gail says:

    A very fine job~I love it. gail