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Exterior "She-Shed" siding or Exterior Options

2 years ago

Building a 10x12 lean to shed for a work office. The height at the front of the shed is roughly 11 ft tall. We will have a full 8-ft tall wall in the back and 10 ft tall wall in the front of the interior. Due to the fact that we are building this quickly, We were not able to source any transom or picture windows that would go above the doors and windows we are installing. All manufacturers were over 2 months out for a quality window that we could source.
So basically we're going to have a full light door, and a 3x4 window in the front. That's it. Most of the modern sheds help break up the tall space by three transom windows above the doors and windows, evenly spaced. Since we won't have that, it seems like it will look like just a giant wall. We are using LP Smartside for the first 8 ft (comes in 8x4 sheets) of height around the building. We most likely are going to use it all the way up as well.
Is there any other architectural design or different siding we can use above the 8-ft height that might help in the design? Maybe just separate paint color? IDK.

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dan1888

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

I'm seeing 4' panels in 9, 10 and 11' lengths for some products. https://brennancorp.com/blog/lp-smartside-siding-sizes/

You can frame up your own transom fixed glass windows. Its a very simple process. Even getting an insulated glass unit made up at a glass company that does mirrors, for example, is easy. Your carpenter can make a frame and install it.

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Suki Mom
2 years ago
Please post a drawing.
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Jo Be
Original Author
2 years ago
I'm trying to show a picture. Let's see if this works.
kevin9408
2 years ago
Do you have a theme in mind? Like a little country or a little ginger bread for example.
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Beth H. :
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
have you tried searching craigslist for windows? they always have people selling old windows, mis-measured windows, or recently replaced windows on there.

Or, look on there for a used side lite. you can find these all day.

or, maybe look for a large stained glass (framed would be nice) window you could use a transom? lots of salvage places, flea marts, online, etc have them

I think this is a great idea!

used windows plugged in the wall. you don't have to paint them these colors, but even one or two would look nice
Jo Be
Original Author
2 years ago
LP shows longer siding. Finding it is another matter. I can cover two pieces of 8 ' by trim. Looking for ideas that may help break up the front wall as shown. Otherwise, I'll have about 3-3.5ft of just LP siding (vertical wood siding).
Jo Be
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you for the comments. We're going for a modern contemporary feel. Don't know if we'll get there... I've looked for used Windows on craigslist and OfferUp but no responses right now. Also called different window areas in our location to see if they have some overstock but they don't. This will be finished this week so can't really change that design.

With those limitations, trying to see what I can add on the top portion. In the picture you can see where the rough opening of the door on the left as well as the 3x4 window on the right (not quite finished on the rough opening). I am installing a 2x4 deluxe skylight in the center roof. But thinking a different siding pattern on top may help. Having a hard time conceptualizing the exterior siding look.
Chris Jordan
2 years ago
For several goods, I'm seeing 4' panels in 9, 10, and 11' lengths. See thepineapple cartoon form. You may make your own fixed glass transom windows. It's a really straightforward procedure. It's even simple to get an insulated glass unit built up at a glass shop that specialises in mirrors. A frame can be built and installed by your carpenter.
julie diane
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
For several goods, I'm seeing 4' panels in 9, 10, and 11' lengths. See theform. You may make your own fixed glass transom windows. It's a really straightforward procedure. It's even simple to get an insulated glass unit built up at a glass shop that specialises in mirrors. A frame can be built and installed by your carpenter.

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