FREE - How To Build A Shed eBook included with every shed plans purchase.
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.
8'-1" wall height - The 8'-1" wall height lets you use 92-5/8" framing studs just like a home.
Garage Door - The garage door on one end of the shed provides a large entry to the shed.
3 Foundations - Skid, concrete slab and pressure treated on gravel..
Materials List:The 14x14 garden shed plans come with a complete materials list that is broken down by parts of the shed.
3 Foundations: There are 3 different foundations are included in the plans; 4x6 Wood skid, Concrete slab and Pressure treated floor framing on a bed of gravel
Floor: 2x6 floor joists with 3/4" floor sheathing when the skid foundation or gravel foundation is used.
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" which is framed using a standard 92-5/8" wall stud.
Door: The shed plans are designed with a 3068 pre-hung door and details to frame the opening for a 8070 overhead door. The overhead door may be a roll up door or a panel door.
Window: 2036 window.
Siding: T1-11 siding or similar 4'x8' wood but you can use any siding you like.
Roof: Wit larger roofs we recommend that you have the roof trusses built by a local truss plant but the plans come with dimensions and templates that may be used to frame the trusses your self. 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.
Roof Pitch: 10/12, this means that for every 10 inches of rise there is 12 inches of run horizontally.
Roof Overhang: 4" on the sides and 1" on the front and back. There are details showing gable end and eve end overhangs.
Roofing: 25 year asphalt shingles
Trim: 1x4 and 1x6 wood, masonite or cement trim materials are used to finish the corners, roof eves and facia.
Floor Load: 50 pounds per square foot for framed floors. This is the same floor load rating used in building homes.
Roof Snow Load: 30 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.