ugly shed
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Becky P on Jun 20, 2012p.s. I grew the wisteria on the arbor from a seed.Helpful Reply
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Pam on Jun 20, 2012Can you add a valance over the door and windows to stop the rain from entering them?Helpful Reply
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3po3 on Jun 20, 2012What about adding little awnings over the door and the windows? You can buy simple, prefab awnings.Helpful Reply
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Carla M on Jun 20, 2012rain diverter--get them at hd; they guide water off to the side of the shed, they really w ork!Helpful Reply
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Hometipster.com on Jun 21, 2012You could attach a baton around the top edge and then re-felt the roof. That would stop the problem.Helpful Reply
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Jerri T on Jun 21, 2012I agree with Carla. A rain diverter is an inexpensive fix that works. Here's a page about installing with a link on how to make one. http://www.dannylipford.com/installing-a-rain-diverter/Helpful Reply
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Lori J on Jun 21, 2012I would doll up the shed a bit. Window boxes, shutters on the windows, perhaps a pop of more vibrant color on doors or trim or shutters. Our old house came with a very old shed converted from a Model T garage and added on to rather awkwardly (just so you know, it can be uglier). All was a very washed out aqua color with dull white trim. Well painted, but not our color choice. Like you, we have a roof on a section that ends too abruptly. We are putting on a new roof this summer, and extending it to add gutters. I don't quite know how this will work, just trust my husband cause he is really good at this stuff.Helpful Reply
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Becky P on Jun 21, 2012thanks everyone for the ideas. I had thought about putting corbels on the sides of the doors and installing a makeshift roof (I still have shingles left over). But then I realized we wouldn't be able to open the doors fully.Helpful Reply
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Lori J on Jun 21, 2012They do make an edging of sorts that goes under the bottom shingle and creates a lip that diverts water to either side. That would probably be the easiest solution.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Jun 21, 2012Your building style is very common with the "basic" tuff shed type of projects. It is the cheaper way to build by not having to do complex framing like what would be used in building a home. I built my shed back in 2005 and designed it like a mini house with overhangs on all four sides. you might be able to tuck some metal "drip edge" under the first course of shingles, and install a small section of rain gutter over the door.Helpful Reply
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Becky P on Jun 21, 2012KMS, the doors on this shed don't want to shut all the way, so I end up pushing the bottom of the door with my foot to shut it, the top definitely doesn't shut all the way. It leaks when we have a north rain. Your doors look like they do a good job shutting!Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Jun 21, 2012My doors were "site built" and are 2 x 4 skinned with the siding and trimed with cedar like the rest of the shed. I had to bevel the mating surfaces to allow them to swing open without binding. 90 percent of the time I just use the left side of the double doors. The right door is secure with a pair of gate latches that extend into the floor and door header from inside. You might be able to pull that top piece of trim from above your door and instal some metal "Z" flashing. With that in place re-install the trim. This might provide enough off set to keep the water out.Helpful Reply
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Becky P on Jun 21, 2012Thanks for the idea, these were built here too, the same way. I couldn't think how to describe it! Too bad you don't live around here! lol I bet lots of people on here think that.Helpful Reply
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JJ J on Jun 21, 2012Cedar shakes come in bundles are so cheap ! They can be painted or stained and can overhang the edges if you wish!Helpful Reply
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Terra Gazelle on Jul 28, 2014Here is Louisiana we put tin roofs..Can you get a piece of tim and just put it on the roof? You could have a nice over hang.Helpful Reply
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Tam13795572 on Nov 12, 2016Your title reads "? Ugly Shed"... I think it look's great!!! Just wondering why everyone else just had comments on what to do different but no encouragement of a job well done!!! Just saying :-)Helpful Reply
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