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.
The 12x16 cape cod style 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.
Home Built Doors Plans - Easy to understand door building plans are included.
10/12 Roof Pitch - The steeper roof gives the cape cod shed its New England shed charm.
Materials List: Use the included materials list to get pricing and to simplify the ordering of materials.
5 Foundations: There are 5 different foundations are included in the plans; 4x6 Wood skid, Concrete slab, Concrete Block Pier, Poured Concrete Pier and Precast pier.
Floor: 2x6 floor joists at 16" on center with 3/4" floor sheathing or 2x6 Treated lumber.
Walls: 2x4 framing at 16" on center with a double top plate and O.S.B. sheeting, just like a home is framed.
Door: The end double utility door is 6' wide and 6'-8" tall. The front door is 3' x 6'-8" tall. The plans come with plans for home made doors or you can purchase pre-hung doors.
Window: The 2030 windows are a common vinyl framed single hung window.
Roof: The roof is framed using 2x4's to build rafter trusses. The pitch is 10/12.
Roofing: The shed roofing is 25 year asphalt shingles.
Siding: Rough plywood siding with 1x2 battens to give the shed an authentic board and batten look. Other sidings may be used.
Trim: 1x6 wood, Masonite or cement trim materials are used to finish the roof eves and facia. Corner, door and window trims vary depending on siding type used.