How much would a 8' by 8' wood shed weigh?
Rocket
The location where I want to put it is up a slight hill to the rear of
my yard.
So, the tow company can't just back up to near the spot and drop it.
They suggested just getting a bunch of friends together, and picking
it up and carrying it!
Yes, I realize that the tow company just want to drop it and get paid,
and may not be overly concerned if I
can actually get it to the back yard!
So, how much could a well constructed 8 by 8 wood shed weigh?
I am blessed with a pretty decent social network, so I could line up
15-20 guys if I had to?
Could we actually just pick it up and walk it back?
I want it to be easy enough so that if one or two guys were to slip,
the others would be able to easily absorb the loss of power, and not
drop the shed !
I want this to be an injury free day!
If the terrain were flat, I would use rollers, but there is a bit of
unevenness and a small hill, so I am hoping that many bodies would
make light work of it.
Any opinions?
Anyone done this?
Any approx idea of the weight involved in this? I was guessing maybe
1500 lbs?
Thanks in advance for any responses
Rod
Gabby
otto
below shows this particular one to be 612 lbs.
http://www.elitedeals.com/cu8x8wostsh.html
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Rocket
Wow, that is lighter than I would have thought.
So, even if it were a bit sturdier, I would think it would be under
800 lbs.
So, 16 guys would put four on each side, and would only be 50 lbs on
each guy?
It should work.... in theory!
I will let you know how it goes!
Thx for the input
R
On Aug 21, 12:47 pm, "otto" <dnretfa...@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Helpful. I'm sure there are many balsa wood sheds around. Rocket, the link
> below shows this particular one to be 612 lbs.
>
> http://www.elitedeals.com/cu8x8wostsh.html
>
> "Gabby" <Lavolan...@msn.com> wrote in message
Brian Smith
>
> Wow, that is lighter than I would have thought.
>
> So, even if it were a bit sturdier, I would think it would be under
> 800 lbs.
>
> So, 16 guys would put four on each side, and would only be 50 lbs on
> each guy?
>
> It should work.... in theory!
>
> I will let you know how it goes!
>
> Thx for the input
One thought, is your home owners insurance up to date? If one of your
friends slips and the shed is dropped on him, it isn't going to be pretty.
Rocket
I know. I really want to be careful on this one. I might try
overkill and get as many guys as I can.
I would think I could fit up to 24 sets of hand around it!
Surely, if we went slow and easy, it could be done.
I think I will video it if possible?
If I pull this off, and get it video of it, I will post it on youtube
and put the link here!
pjp
"Rocket" <showrod...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Might want to think about having some "poles" under it extruding out so
people aren't all right beside unit as it's moved, e.g. coordinating people
on all four sides to move in the one direction might sound easier than it
turns out to be in practice?
Rocket
<pjpoirier_is_located...@someplace.somewhere> wrote:
> "Rocket" <showrodthemo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
I think I will pick up three 12 foot lenths of 4" by 4". I can use
them later to build up the garden, and they will be handy as at least
six handles for
the bigger guys! I can try to affix them to the bottom of the shed
for more stabilty as we move.
I will post when it is almost go time in case anyone on here lives
nearby (Fairview) and feels like a ten minute adventure!
Best
*I'm assuming you have the new foundation / base all set, and ready for easy
placement.
Rocket
Yes, I plan to do that first.
Eight cement blocks set in gravel and lined up level.
Best
*I do think you will be over 1,000 lbs. If properly built, over 100 2x4's,
plus roof sheating and shingles, flooring, doors. And hopefully, all the
wood is dry - water adds a lot of weight. I weighed one of my 2x4's - over
8 lbs.
Richard Bonner
> I have a used shed I am having moved.
> The location where I want to put it is up a slight hill to the rear of
> my yard.
> So, the tow company can't just back up to near the spot and drop it.
> They suggested just getting a bunch of friends together, and picking
> it up and carrying it!
> So, how much could a well constructed 8 by 8 wood shed weigh?
> I am blessed with a pretty decent social network, so I could line up
> 15-20 guys if I had to?
>
> Could we actually just pick it up and walk it back?
(Snip)
> Any opinions?
> Rod
*** Just hire a number of rock band roadies. Those guys can lift
anything!
Richard
Richard Bonner
> Might want to think about having some "poles" under it extruding out so
> people aren't all right beside unit as it's moved
*** They might add noticeably to the total weight. Those poles would
have to be able to carry the shed without breaking. They would have to be
secured because if the shed tipped, it might slide off the poles.
Richard
lharnish
log rollers work if you had a winch of some sort to help pull it along
and have the other helpers there to guide it? I'm picturing a winch
on an ATV but I'm not sure if that would be strong enough to haul the
weight.
Rocket
> "Rocket" <showrodthemo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:2e770949-244e-472b...@a36g2000yqc.googlegroups.com...
> On Aug 21, 11:47 pm, "pjp"
>
>
>
> <pjpoirier_is_located...@someplace.somewhere> wrote:
> > "Rocket" <showrodthemo...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:34f614b0-7b06-4bb3...@z28g2000yqh.googlegroups.com...
> > On Aug 21, 10:00 pm, Brian Smith <Hali...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote:
>
> > > On 8/21/2010 7:44 PM, Rocket wrote:
>
> > > > Wow, that is lighter than I would have thought.
>
> > > > So, even if it were a bit sturdier, I would think it would be under
> > > > 800 lbs.
>
> > > > So, 16 guys would put four on each side, and would only be 50 lbs on
> > > > each guy?
>
> > > > It should work.... in theory!
>
> > > > I will let you know how it goes!
>
> > > > Thx for the input
>
> > > One thought, is your home owners insurance up to date? If one of your
> > > pretty.
>
> > I know. I really want to be careful on this one. I might try
> > overkill and get as many guys as I can.
> > I would think I could fit up to 24 sets of hand around it!
> > Surely, if we went slow and easy, it could be done.
>
> > I think I will video it if possible?
> > If I pull this off, and get it video of it, I will post it on youtube
> > and put the link here!
>
> > Might want to think about having some "poles" under it extruding out so
> > people aren't all right beside unit as it's moved, e.g. coordinating
> > people
> > on all four sides to move in the one direction might sound easier than it
> > turns out to be in practice?
>
> I think I will pick up three 12 foot lenths of 4" by 4". I can use
> them later to build up the garden, and they will be handy as at least
> six handles for
> the bigger guys! I can try to affix them to the bottom of theshed
> for more stabilty as we move.
>
> I will post when it is almost go time in case anyone on here lives
> nearby (Fairview) and feels like a ten minute adventure!
>
> *I'm assuming you have the new foundation / base all set, and ready for easy
> placement.
We are having a go at it tonight at 6:30PM near the bottom of Convoy
Avenue in Fairview.
If you are nearby, and would like to be an extra set of hands, it
would be much appreciated!
Wish us Luck.
Brian Smith
>
> We are having a go at it tonight at 6:30PM near the bottom of Convoy
> Avenue in Fairview.
> If you are nearby, and would like to be an extra set of hands, it
> would be much appreciated!
> Wish us Luck.
How did you make out with the move?
Rocket
Thanks for asking.....
We managed, but it was heavier than we thought, and my plan for 16-20
guys did not pan out.
A dirty dozen of us, two with bad backs, made the journey.
A truck, a "come along", some rope, some rollers and lots of pushing
put us within a foot of the destination before the come along broke!
Close enough for me.
It took close to two hours, but the first 30 minutes was spent
scratching our heads and deciding on the best plan of action.
Much sturdier than the average 8 by 8 shed I guess? Good to know, but
hard to move!
There are some pics I think, but we gave up on video when we figured
out that this was not going to be a half hour job!
And the guy with the video camera ended up jumping in to help.
Note to self - those light weight tin sheds might be the way to go!
Sure they are crappier, but I am sure they are much lighter!
And now I owe all my friends two hours worth of labour !! lol
Richard Bonner
> Note to self - those light weight tin sheds might be the way to go!
> Sure they are crappier, but I am sure they are much lighter!
*** Moving one might see it warp or even bend badly.
Also, it's my experience that they don't stand up in wind storms.
Richard
Rocket
I will confirm that,,,,, about the wind storm
The shed laughed at Earl !
I suspect it will not be moved by any winds
Richard Bonner
> >On Sep 9, 7:53 am, ak...@chebucto.ns.ca (Richard Bonner) wrote:
(Re: Metal Sheds)
> >> Also, it's my experience that they don't stand up in wind storms.
> >>
> >> Richard
> We had one of those tin sheds when they first came out. We used to
> keep the mower in there and big bags of bird seed for the feeders.
> That was the problem - no matter what David did the damn raccoons
> managed to pry open the doors, dig under, one way or another get
> themselves inside, it's also incredibly noisy when a racoon gets mad
> with the shed and just hammers on the side!
*** The one my dad had was installed on top of concrete patio blocks, so
digging under would not have been a problem.
The issue was that wind storms would flex the seams and cause the screw
holes where the sheet metal screws went through to widen. This loosened
the whole building. In a severe storm some let go and the roof was peeled
back. He replaced the whole thing with a wooden shed not long after that.
Richard
