12x16 Gambrel Shed Plans

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The 12x16 storage shed plans include:

• Storage loft - The multi pitched roof adds 144 sf. of useable loft area inside the shed.
• 8'-1" wall height - Gives you plenty of head room and still use a home built or factory built door.
• Home Built Doors - Build your own custom doors or purchase pre-hung factory build doors.
• 5 Foundations - Skid, concrete slab, poured concrete pier, concrete block pier, precast pier.

Alternate Door Location Included in Plans

12x16 Gambrel Shed Plans Include The Following:

• Alternate Options: The 12x16 gambrel barn 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:The 12x16 gambrel barn shed plans come with a complete materials list that is broken down by parts of the shed.
• 5 Foundations: There are 5 different foundations are included in the plans; 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.
• 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 8'-1".
• Doors: The 12x16 shed has 2 doors, the double doors make a 6'-0" x 6'-8" opening. You can either build the doors using the included door plans or purchase factory built pre-hung doors.
• Windows: The plans call for 3 - 2626 windows (2'-6" x 2'-6"). This is a standard window size that can be ordered from any window company. You may add other windows on the other walls if desired.
• Siding: Textured Plywood siding with 1-1/2" battens at 12" on center are shown on the plans. You may add or substitute other sidings such as cedar shingles or horizontal lap siding.
• 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 Overhang: 12" on the front and back. 6" on the sides.
• Roofing = Metal roofing or asphalt shingles may be used.
• 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.

Example Of The 12x16 Gambrel Barn Shed Plans.

FREE Shed Materials List (Click To Download and Print)