Instead of having to build a whole new structure with four walls, you will already use one side of the wall of your present structure as the fourth side and just have to build three walls to complete your shed. This will cost less and save you some time when constructing it. To make this project work, and by that I mean make it serve its purpose and also make your shed look complimentary to your existing home and other structures, there are some essential factors that you need to keep in mind. Make sure that they are sturdy and not wiggling around. After you have finished placing all the wood truss, you can now place your roof decking for the trusses to be tied together to provide support for the roof load. Depending on your choice as roof material, you can now finish your roof placing your chosen material as per manufacturer s instructions. Primarily, if you don t have the carpentry skills, even the basic ones, you can still build your own storage shed and save a lot of money. You can do this by using by using storage shed kits and pre-fabricated storage shed parts. Many home specialization stores today carry these kits. There are also different choices in materials when building a storage shed, whether doing it from scratch, or by using kits. A plan with a step by step guideline is what we all need, this way, we save time on our work. A good set of plans, whether you downloaded it for free, bought it, or created it yourself should have a complete and detailed list of all the materials you will need, including their exact measurements. The options you would want to do, have a step by step guideline, a drawing of the structure, preferably 3D, and illustration along with the step by step instructions. There are many advantages as to why a skid foundation, considered temporary, is chosen by many homeowners. You too can benefit greatly by having a skid foundation. For one, a skid foundation generally using wood is easier and faster to build as compared to a permanent concrete foundation. In building a wooden skid foundation, you first need to select a spot then prepare a bed of gravel which will be able to provide a flat level and stable surface to allow water to drain beneath it and keep your lumber dry. Aside from this, your choice of wood will also determine whether your roof will be able to stand the test of time. Dry wood is preferable as they are less prone to water damages and doesn t break or snap off easily. You should also choose only quality shed roofing materials to ensure that they will be able to guarantee you that they will be able to withstand any harsh weather, plus many of these quality materials have warranties, like the 20 year shingles.