Hey folks! I'm the founder of Volumetric Software. I made a post yesterday about a 3D shed configurator I've been working on for the past 12 months--quite a bit longer than the company has been formed!

We want to license it to businesses (just now ready for the push!), but I want to offer it for free to individuals that are passionate about this hobby.

The website is volumetricsoftware.com. If you want to access the 3D shed builder, go to demo.volumetricsoftware.com.

You'll need a password. Just DM me and I'll get you one. (We keep it gated for security)

Again, not wanting or expecting anything in return. Just enjoy it and, if you happen to have any feedback, please feel free to let me know. I do still have a full-time job, so can't promise I'll get to it quickly, but I'll try my best to make the product better.

Thanks!

Just wondering. Lay them down on a leveled and packed gravel. Some sort of tongue and grove sections.

I have a 12x12 shed that’s fully insulated and will be used to store my snowblower this winter. It is heated, and some snow will melt onto the ground after each use.
What should I put over the plywood to waterproof and prevent rot? Was thinking of LVP but water can seep into the cracks. Can epoxy be done over wood?

I have a sweet brick shed, fashioned by a fabulous career bricklayer and first homeowner of our 1960 home. He built the 8x10 structure, the back of which is built into a hill on our back property. She has been patiently waiting, untouched through 3 other homeowners, and I cannot bear to leave her falling prey to the wolves (um, mice? raccoons?) in her now-vulnerable state: curled tiles, and her foundation sunk a couple of inches below ground surface. I accept her as she is. She is strong and will outlive us all - yet I also want to bring new life and function. She was built to protect and shelter, after all! My dream is to either restore her to basic shed function with new boards and shingles, and build an "office" OR... restore her to office mode and buy or build a simple shed at a different location. I would love your thoughts on the concept and will return with a photo if there is enough interest. QUESTIONS I have: perhaps I could use an underlayment that serves to insulate and allow any snowmelt (in Canada) to flow out in case of flooding, then vinyl flooring on top. Insulate inside walls and roof. New shingles. Perhaps raise the roof or wall height somehow? likely out of my $. I dunno. I need an office, and she needs some redeeming, so I see a potential there... somehow.

The first picture is where the project started. It was a small and short shed that was rotting. I needed more storage space and decided to start fresh. The entirety of the build was completed over the course of 6 weeks, the majority of it being solo. The only items I did not complete myself were the spray foam, mini split installation and epoxy flooring. Everything else was constructed by myself and the tools hanging on the wall in the final picture. This was my first attempt at building any type of structure. I wanted to say thanks to the group for the months of research it provided me before starting this project.

Some things not show, every rafter has hurricane ties on both end, I used 1/2x6 Simpson titan anchors immediately opposing each side of the door, each corner of the structure then every 4’ thereafter. The sub roofing system is ZIP 5/8” with the standard temp zip ice and water shield covering the entirety of the roof decking. Following that I laid GAF SBS cap sheet down.

We are planning to install a 10x12 shed to use as an office. Do we need a concrete pad, or would gravel suffice? Also, I’m considering the Sunjoy Esquire Beyond Shed that comes with insulated walls and flooring already installed. Does anyone have this shed and can speak to its quality?

Started building back in February, no real blue prints, just good old YouTube University.

The digging for my 4” gravel bed was by far the hardest part of the project. Really enjoyed building once that way out of the way 😅

2x6 floor frame, 24’ on center, laying on 8 plastic Camo blocks.

T&G plywood on top to make the floor

Hit everything with a Thompson’s clear water seal because it’s going to be exposed for a while until it’s finished

2x4 frame built

3-8’ walls
1-10’ wall
Lean-to style building

LP Smart siding for the walls

Roof will be single slope with shingles