Garden Shed

brandy20

I prefer ver_1 because of the roof, but I think Dave is right about Fido's protection. But, I suppose Alabama is not a snowy place, that could be a major problem for the roof solidity.

watkins

Dear Eric,

I think No. 2 would work best. The dog will be nice and snug in the dog house, and so all the lean-to is doing is protecting the dog house.

Reasons for No. 2:

The single slope integrates nicely with the use of a gutter, down-pipe and water butt. Do your bit for the planet.
There should be room above the dog house to put a shelf (how big is the dog house?). This would be useful for frequently used items, like a garden hose or even logs of wood. You could enclose the front and back, and then use a roll-down tarpaulin to protect the side.

I think the shed could do with a skylight. If you need lighting for those dark nights then why not go solar, with a panel of PVs and a battery. Option 2 provides the roof space for a solar array and the skylight. If you really love your dog then then you could install a small heater in the dog house and run it off the battery.

Kind regards,
Bob

boofredlay

I am loving the ideas you guys have, thanks. Expanding on one of those ideas is option 4.
Believe it or not the roof slope is the same on both sides. I may have to adjust that as they don't look like it.

Dave R

Nice. What's the upper deck for?

watkins

Dear david,

That is where Eric can adopt the lotus position and meditate on the meaning of life, love and happiness.

Regards,
Bob

jeff hammond

1 or 3

1 has a more east coast look. 3 has a southwestern vibe.

solo

Now this is a shed I could go for...

boofredlay

Dave, I was responding to what Bob wrote:
@watkins said:

There should be room above the dog house to put a shelf (how big is the dog house?). This would be useful for frequently used items, like a garden hose or even logs of wood. You could enclose the front and back, and then use a roll-down tarpaulin to protect the side.

I am not sure I like it however.

Pete, that is not a shed it is a shrine

Dave R

Pete, I could use a shed like that. Hmmm.... I wonder what my wife would say?

Bob, it's a good thing ERic is younger than I am. I couldn't assume the lotus position at all.

Eric, you could enclose the space around that shelf and make it accessible from the inside of the shed.

Roger

I am for bringing the dog into the main house so he/she can have access to air conditioning, heating, and leftovers. I however would keep the dog house for those times when I may need it myself.

boofredlay

Well puppy sleeps on the couch every night as it is. And furthermore, after pricing materials I nixed the dog "shed" idea. I have finished the shed and will upload pics shortly.