Eight step: Your roof is now your next priority. This part of your shed is very crucial. They should be able to protect the contents of your sheds and also be able to withstand harsh weather. Your plans should be very detailed as to the rafters and beams and also the type of roofing material. You can now just put your finishing touches such as trimming the shed and painting it as well. Here are some other aspects in shed roof building that you should also keep in mind: Your design of your roof should be slant and steep so that pressure would not build on it. But you also have to make sure that your roof design should conform to the building code in your area. After your application has been approved, you should now have your roof trusses fabricated, if you don t have the tools nor the skills to do this, most lumber yards can do this for you for a minimal fee. Many of these things are not used or have used only once, so you will then realize that you either have to sell them, or just create a storage space for them, preferably, not inside your home. This is the time that you may need to build a shed. Although there are some sheds that can be bought pre fabricated, sometimes they may not provide the size and shape that you require, plus, they can be a bit pricey. Wooden sheds highly customizable. They are the best to work with and they can be shaped in various ways by any respectable handyman. Depending on the type of wood used, they can either be cheap or expensive. Another finish that storage shed kits come in is the vinyl finish. They cannot be customized but already comes in different colors. To further ensure that your shed is rock solid and will be able to provide your belonging shelter for decades to come, it is imperative that you provide it with a good foundation. To help you achieve this, you will need tools like a spade, shovel, post-hole digger and a wheel barrow. Don t forget that you will also need a good pair of goggles to protect your eyes and a set of industrial gloves to protect your hands. 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. With any structure, the roof is the most critical part, it should be able to withstand a heavy load, protect against the sun, rain and winds, and equally important, look good as well.