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.
7'-7" OR 8'-1" wall height - The 8'-1" wall height lets you use 92-5/8" framing studs just like a home. The plans show how to cut at the lower 7'-7" wall height that makes it easier to frame and install siding on 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.
Alternalte Options: There are two door options, double doors on the gable end or the eve side.
Materials List: The 14x20 backyard shed plans come with a complete materials list that is broken down by parts of the shed.
Foundations: The shed plans include a foundation using 4x6 Wood skid and concrete slab.
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" which is framed using a standard 92-5/8" wall stud. You can cut the studs down to make the walls 7'-7".
Door: The door to be used is a factory built door on pre hung jamb. This door is easy to install and available at most home stores and door shops. You can install a single door or move the doors anywhere along the walls you choose.
Roof: The roof is framed using 2x4's to build rafter trusses. The plans include instructions to build the trusses using top and bottom chords and 1/2" O.S.B. gussets. It is sheeted with 1/2" O.S.B. (or 5/8 if you want to make it extra strong.) 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: 5-1/2" on the eves and 1" gable ends.
Roofing = 25 year asphalt shingles.
Siding = T1-11 siding or similar 4'x8' wood or cement panel siding is specified. This can be changed to use any siding you like.
Trim = 1x3 and 1x6 wood, masonite or cement trim materials are used to finish the corners, roof eves and facia, and door.
Roof Pitch: 4/12, this means that for every 4 inches of rise there is 12 inches of run horizontally.
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. We recommend that you purchase trusses built by a local truss plant for ease of building and stronger roof loading. But the plans include truss designs.