A vinyl siding is a great option as they are effective in resisting the elements and they don t require much maintenance. This siding can also be purchased in a variety of styles which can emulate different types of finishes, like wood, tin and aluminum. Another great advantage of a vinyl siding is that they can be designed to match your existing home to compliment it well. Draw an outline of the dimensions of your brick shed, you can do this by using paint in a can, spraying the outline on the soil. Step 3. After clearing up the soil, dig inside your outline with a depth of about eight inches. For the base, transfer inside sand, about two inches will do. Compact the soil and make sure that it is leveled. When you have the trusses ready, you need to mark the wall of your shed to determine where the trusses will be anchored to usually an interval of 2 feet of space is done. You can now place your trusses on the marks on each facing wall and nail them down. Make sure that they are sturdy and not wiggling around. But, if you have the skills and the determination, having your own shed in your backyard doesn t have to remain a dream, how? By recycling old wooden pallets. Some would immediately think that pallets, being the way they are, would just be an eyesore, but not if you have a good set of plans. Making a beautiful and effective wooden pallet shed can be the answer to your storage woes. And to many of us who don t have the experience yet, it s easy to succumb to the pitfalls that have plagued many beginner DIY guys. This mistake has led to many half finished projects and frustrations. Like in any project, building a shed, even a small one, would require preparation, and the single most important aspect of preparation that is to have a plan, and the biggest mistake one can do is to not have one. Excessive snow accumulation can weaken even the strongest roof structure. Aside from this, your choice of wood will also determine whether your roof will be able to stand the test of time. Dry wood is preferable as they are less prone to water damages and doesn t break or snap off easily. You should also choose only quality shed roofing materials to ensure that they will be able to guarantee you that they will be able to withstand any harsh weather, plus many of these quality materials have warranties, like the 20 year shingles.