Mohammad Madha
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After looking at Allen's shed and Brent's shed thread I thought it would be nice to have the extra space. I have some space behind the detached garage that I always thought was a waste. I think it would be perfect for a shed. Since I want to build it with a permit, I went down to the LA zoning office to inquire about building a shed. First, I was told that I wouldn't need a permit if it was under a certain size. Though, when I told him that I want to build a lean-to shed (I have attaced a picture sample) which will be attached to the back of the garage, then he said that it is like building an extension and a permit will be required.
I am thinking of building a door on the back wall of the garage, so I could enter the garage thru the shed.
I have attached the aerial image of the house which shows the garage (brown roof) and the space behind it. I have also attached some pics of the space. The distance between the garage and the rear property line is 12.5 ft and the length of the garage is 17.4 ft. I would like to build a shed that is either 8 x14 or 8 x 12 ft. The ground is concrete.
Is this something that a total construction novice can do himself?
Do I need to have the framed floor bolted to the concrete floor or patio stones or cinder blocks are needed? or attaching the shed to the garage is enough?
What kind of equipment will be needed to do this?
Any and all ideas and suggestions are welcomed.
I am thinking of building a door on the back wall of the garage, so I could enter the garage thru the shed.
I have attached the aerial image of the house which shows the garage (brown roof) and the space behind it. I have also attached some pics of the space. The distance between the garage and the rear property line is 12.5 ft and the length of the garage is 17.4 ft. I would like to build a shed that is either 8 x14 or 8 x 12 ft. The ground is concrete.
Is this something that a total construction novice can do himself?
Do I need to have the framed floor bolted to the concrete floor or patio stones or cinder blocks are needed? or attaching the shed to the garage is enough?
What kind of equipment will be needed to do this?
Any and all ideas and suggestions are welcomed.