How Do You Build A Loft For A Small Shed?
Storage space has been an issue for homeowners for a long time. Many find that building a loft in a small shed is one way to add more room for storage. While this may be a simple project for the woodworking homeowner, care should be taken regarding the weight limits of the loft built. Explore the weight limits of 2-by-4s and 2-by-6s when they are stretched across the width of the shed. Locate the studs in the walls in the area where the loft will be built. Measure and cut a piece of plywood the desired length of the loft. Be certain it is 8 inches wide. Secure the plywood to the wall studs with the deck screws. Next, secure the 2-by-4 joist hangers to the plywood with the deck screws. Keep them within 12 to 16-inches of each other. (Use 2-by-6s if the shed is wider than 6 feet.) Place the 2-by-4s into the joist hangers and secure them to the hangers with the deck screws. These become ceiling joists at this point. (Use 2-by-6s if the shed is wider than 6 feet.) Measure out from the wall
