A lean to shed is one of the easiest and most affordable sheltering plans there are, with a simple, yet effective, design that has endured for literally centuries. The lean to design is a very logical idea, using a supporting base, upon which the rest of the structure leans against, or 'leans to'. The first lean to structures arose from obvious necessity, with rock bases, trees and other natural
. items used as the base. From this base, a make-shift roof was designed, leaning from the base down to the ground, which allowed rain and snow to sheet off of and around the structure.The lean to design is still quite prevalent and useful today, offering a quick and easy solution for a covered storage area, such as a shed. A lean to shed can easily be constructed using pier-anchored posts, matching those used with common deck posts, or even using an existing structure, such as house or another shed, as the supporting base. While the integrity and implementation of the design have been updated, the basic concept and overall effectiveness are the same as the first designs hastily put up to protect early humans from the elements.Today, there are actually several sophisticated, yet still affordable and effective, lean to designs for modern uses. Lean to sheds are some of the most useful shed options, though they are often overlooked as a viable option, due to their simplicity. After reviewing the modern designs and open or enclosed styles, however, it is easy to see why the design is still alive and well after thousands of years of applications. Some fantastic examples are available at www.WoodWorkingPrints.com, www.WoodWorkersWorkshop.com and www.ShedPlansAndSheds.com. Some other great resources are either of the home improvement giants, Lowe's or The Home Depot, which actually have trained staff on hand that can design examples on a computer screen in the store, making it simple to obtain a practical design and the materials all in one place. More reference links: http://www.woodworkersworkshop.com/resources/index.php?search=lean-to+shed+plans http://www.shedplansandsheds.com/lean-to-shed-plans/
