12x16 Lean To Loft Low Slope Shed Plans

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The 12x16 Lean To shed plans with loft include:

7'-7" wall height - The lower wall height is 7'-7" which allows a pre-hung factory built door to go on any wall and reduces the amount of siding and labor needed to build the shed.

Factory or Home Built Doors - Using a pre hung door makes the door building and hanging job much easier. The shed plans also include door plans if you prefer to build your own doors.

Multiple Door Options - Drawings explaining how to build the door on the end or sides of the shed.

5 Foundations - Skid, concrete slab, poured concrete pier, concrete block pier, precast pier.

Example of our 12x16 lean to shed plans.

12x16 Lean To Storage Shed Plans Include The Following

• Materials List:The plans come with a complete materials list that is broken down by parts of the shed.
• Foundations: There are 3 different foundations are included in the plans; Wood skid, Concrete slab, Treated Lumber on Gravel Bed.
• 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.
• Wall Height: The lower shed wall height is 12'-1", the higher wall is 14'-1/2".
• Doors: The door is 3068 pre-hung, factory made door.
• Window: There are no windows on the plans but windows can be added on any wall.
• Siding: Textured Plywood siding is what is shown on the plans. You may add or substitute other sidings such as cedar shingles or horizontal lap siding or vinyl siding.
• Roof: The roof is framed using 2x8's to build the rafters. It is sheeted with 1/2" O.S.B. The plans give you a template and dimensions for the birds mouth cut angles. Check with your local building department to see if you can use smaller rafter sizes in your area.
• Roof Pitch: 2/12, this means that for every 6 inches of rise there is 12 inches of run horizontally.
• Roof Overhang: 1'-6" on the front.The back and sides are 6".
• Roofing = Asphalt shingles. You may also use metal roofing.
• Trim = 1x3 wood, masonite or cement trim materials are used to finish the corners, roof eves, 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.

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