Cost Effective - Our shed plans are designed to make your shed simple and inexpensive to build.
Easy To Build From - Professionally drawn with step by step instructions to show both an old pro or a first time framer how to build a shed. (see the plans example below).
Start Now - Instant download - The shed plans are emailed to you when you purchase so you can start immediately. We use the free PDF file format so you can print them on your home printer or we can postal mail them to you.
Materials List - Easily get bids and use the list numbering system to know what part goes where.
Post and Beam Construction - Our run in shed uses common post and beam construction.
Oak Kickboards - Oak siding and kick boards help keep your run in shed strength and durability.
Materials List:The 12x18 Run In horse barn plans come with a complete materials list that is broken down by parts of the shed.
Foundation: Two foundations are included: Concrete piers using post base attachment and Direct Bury posts on 8" thick concrete pads.
Floor: The floor for horse run in sheds is typically left as existing dirt.
Walls Framing: 4x4 posts with 2x4 girt boards and 1x8 oak kick panels on the inside and 1x10 pine boards and battens on the outside.
Wall Height: The rear shed wall height is 8'-0", the front wall is 10'-0"'. The entry header height is 9'-2".
Siding: 1x10 boards and 1x2 battens are the primary siding but other sidings such as corrugated metal or 4x8 rough cut plywood may be used.
Roof: The roof is framed using 2x8's to build the rafters. It is sheeted with 1/2" O.S.B. for strength. The plans give you a template and dimensions for the birdsmouth cut angles on the rafters.
Roof Pitch: 2/12, this means that for every 2 inches of rise there is 12 inches of run horizontally.
Roof Overhang: 24" on the front and 12" on the sides and back.
Roofing = Corrugated metal roofing is the primary designated roof but asphalt shingles may be used if the manufacturers recommenations for low slope roofs are followed.
Trim = 1x4 wood is used to finish the corners.