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It's free standing about 20ft from the house, sits on about a dozen(?) concrete blocks that holds the framing for the floor. The concrete blocks have the + cut on top for the 2x4's or whatever size was used and the completed shed sits on top of that. Floor was 1/2in OSB with another 1/2in layer over that, except the center 4ftx4ft was not covered. Overall framing is in great condition, roof is solid and has held up perfect and will probably for several more years. 3 of the outer walls are solid, 4th wall is south facing and gets all the weather and is warping away from the framing and has popped off the trim in places. Inside walls have SOME insulation and drywall. There are no leaks inside that I can see. There are no windows or even vents and the door is heavy and gets sticky with humidity levels and doesn't shut all the way. Some days it shuts better than others, but rarely if ever all the way. Also it's tall enough to have a partial second level......not tall enough to stand in , but does offer extra storage space for camping gear and whatnots.
Considering my storage challenges, I am considering trying to fix this thing up and use it for food storage, but I am most concerned about how to keep it more temperate throughout the year to minimalize seasonal extremes. I know I'd have to replace that south outer wall and fix the door in some way so that it will close and lock. Possibly add more insulation in the walls? Maybe add an insulation layer & drywall to the inside of the roof? Adding a small vent on both north & south sides for air flow, that can be opened in summer and closed in winter???
Our more normal temp extremes are as low as teens and high as 100, both of which usually last less than a week........with the exception of last years 110 to 120 for that week, and it's been a good many years but we have gotten to single digits or even below zero in the winter. I am hoping to put nearly all my food storage out there including home canned and store bought. I do not want to have to run an extention cord with heater out there.
Any ideas? TIA
edit to add......overall size is roughly 10x12x15ft
Considering my storage challenges, I am considering trying to fix this thing up and use it for food storage, but I am most concerned about how to keep it more temperate throughout the year to minimalize seasonal extremes. I know I'd have to replace that south outer wall and fix the door in some way so that it will close and lock. Possibly add more insulation in the walls? Maybe add an insulation layer & drywall to the inside of the roof? Adding a small vent on both north & south sides for air flow, that can be opened in summer and closed in winter???
Our more normal temp extremes are as low as teens and high as 100, both of which usually last less than a week........with the exception of last years 110 to 120 for that week, and it's been a good many years but we have gotten to single digits or even below zero in the winter. I am hoping to put nearly all my food storage out there including home canned and store bought. I do not want to have to run an extention cord with heater out there.
Any ideas? TIA
edit to add......overall size is roughly 10x12x15ft