Asked on Jun 09, 2012
Jacking up a Shed
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Just wanted to share - in case you've got a structure sitting on the ground and rotting out, all hope is not lost. Recently jacked up an 8x12 shed and re-built an 8x12 addition attached to it. Loved spending some time in mid-Maine.
Shed for a Maine camp.
The addition to this shed was sitting on the ground. Sills and joists had rotted out and the roof was a goner.
The old shed had crumbling bricks for posts.
That whole in the corner sat atop the old privy.
Demolition done. End of day 1.
Lord knows how I got that fridge out of there. But once I left the fridge by the side of the road and let the transfer station know it was for the taking, it disappeared within a day.
How to jack a small shed from the inside.
Jacking with 20-ton bottle jacks and some 2x lumber to tie the structure together.
Up on new beams.
The slope and rocks posed a challenge.
Gorgeous sunset on Horseshoe Pond. Can almost hear the loons.
That beam isn't going anywhere.
Bought my first framing nailer for this one. Sped up production considerably, but I still like to swing a hammer from time to time.
New workspace.
Added some single-hung windows for a view of the pond. Re-fashioned an old door to fit.
Hello!! That looks great!! Lots of hard work but you saved yourself some money in rebuilds by doing this!!
Agree with Deb dirty work but you saved yourself a lot of money. Good for you. Bet had you had a great feeling of accomplishment. Now you are making me feel lazy....LOL