10x20 Backyard Shed Plans

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The 10x20 Storage Shed plans include:

7'-7" wall height - This wall height allows you to either purchase pre-hung factory built doors or build home built doors. You can also build the shed with 8'-1" walls using 92 5/8" pre cut studs.

Home Built Doors Plans - Easy to understand door building plans are included.

4/12 Roof Pitch - The lower pitched roof is popular for standard storage sheds. 2

Foundations - Skid, Concrete slab

10x20 Garden Shed Plans Include The Following:

Alternalte Options: The 10x20 gable shed plans can be built with either factory built doors or you can build the doors using the door plans included with the shed plans.

Materials List: Use the included materials list to get pricing and to simplify the ordering of materials.

2 Foundations: There are 2 different foundations included in the plans; Wood skid and Concrete slab.

Floor: 2x8 floor joists at 16" on center with 3/4" floor sheathing.

Walls Framing: 2x4 framing at 16" on center with a double top plate, just like a home is framed.

Wall Height: The shed wall height is 7'-7". You may also use standard 92 5/8" pre-cut studs to make the walls 8'-1"

Doors: The plans include instructions on how to build the double doors to make a 6'-0" x 6'-8" opening. They are built using sandwich construction for strength and durability. The openings are sized for a standard pre-hung door if you choose to install pre-made doors.

Windows: Windows may be added by using the instructions in the accompanying How To Manual to install the window size of your choice.

Siding: T1-11 siding or similar 4x8 sheet product may be used.

Roof: The roof is framed using 2x4's to build the trusses. It is sheeted with 1/2" O.S.B. The plans give you the dimensions and cut angles so you can build the roof rafters on the ground and then put them up on the top plates.

Roof Pitch: 4/12, this means that for every 4 inches of rise there is 12 inches of run horizontally.

Roof Overhang: 4" on the eves. 1" on the gable ends.

Roofing = 25 year asphalt shingles.

Trim = 1x3 and 1x6 wood, masonite or cement trim materials are used to finish the corners, roof eves, facia, and door.

Floor Load: 50 pounds per square foot for framed floors.

Roof Snow Load: 40 pounds per square foot. This is more than adequate for most areas. If you live in an area with a high snow load you should check with your local building department for your local snow load. Contact us and we can specify stronger roof framing.

Sample Of The 10x20 Backyard Shed Plans:

FREE Shed Materials List (Click To Download and Print)