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How to Build a Lean-To

16 years ago

Hi everyone. I normally can be found lurking somewhere on the Gardening Forum but I have a question that seemed better suited for the camping forum. My husband and I just bought some land in VT. We will not build on the land for several years but we will spend time there clearing brush, etc. We want to build a permanent lean-to for camping. Does anyone know of any plans to build a lean to? I have done some initial searching on the internet without much success. If anyone has any suggestions I would really aprreciate it. Thank you.

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purdue512
16 years ago
I'm surprised you have not found anything. It seems like there would be a bunch of stuff around on lean-tos. I think that's a great idea, by the way, as a temporary thing or even as a long term strategy for enjoying your land.

We saw a full history of Lean-Tos at the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, NY when I took my family there in August. I remember seeing a government (or maybe NY State) issued plan for how to build a lean-to. Give them a call. They may be able to point you in the right direction.

Here is a link that might be useful: Camping Supply
craig76
16 years ago
I found a sight that sells blueprints for different lean to. Google outdoor structures plan SL1162 details.click blueprints and hone plans. I hope that works.I also have seen NYS lean to plan someplace but can't recall. They are simple enough to build. Logs, chain saw,land scape spikes.rough sawed wood for deck and roof, shingles (cedar or standard glass ones.Good luck
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