But luckily, vinyl sidings don t just crumble and break and can withstand wear and tear. And because it doesn t require much maintenance, you can get your investment back in a short time. It is important that you are able to assess the pros and cons of all shed sidings that are available to you. Choose one that has more advantages than disadvantages. With a proper shed plan and woodworking pattern, you will be able to have not only an effective and easy to build shed, but also a great looking compliment to your property. But, the question is what type of lumber should you use? The answer to this question lies on your property itself. You need lumber that will compliment your home and garden, and lumber that is easily accessible to you. Wooden sheds highly customizable. They are the best to work with and they can be shaped in various ways by any respectable handyman. Depending on the type of wood used, they can either be cheap or expensive. Another finish that storage shed kits come in is the vinyl finish. They cannot be customized but already comes in different colors. Pressure treated timber or lumber is advisable to be used for skids as they will be bearing the weight of the shed and its contents so that you will be able to move or transfer your shed to a new location putting angle ends is necessary, plus they ake good decorations as well. With a good set of detailed plans, you yourself will be able to do the construction job. First step: Determine first how much storage space you need. Look at the stuff you need to move from your garage and determine which can be put on shelves and racks and which would require floor space. From there you will be able to have an estimate. Second step: Prepare your plans or a blueprint for the shed. Make sure that you have sufficient space for your storage shed, allowing extra space around it and about a couple of feet away from your fence. Steer clear of trees that may act as a hindrance to your roof, or have falling branches and fruits that can damage it. Also, you need to check with your local planning and zoning commission about your plans and the dimensions of your brick shed.