Shed 12'x16' Gambrel without Loft Plans

These wood working plans include:

The following drawings:

• Foundation Plan including sections of the pressure treated wood, concrete slab and concrete block.
• Elevation of the Back Side showing framing of the studs and height of the walls.
• Side Elevation showing the truss layout on the walls, as well as the arrangement of wall sheathing.
• Elevation of the front showing gable end barge boards and door with trim.
• Elevation of the front #2 showing the framing of the door and overhang.
• Section of a Truss detailing the layout with gussets and angles of cuts.

The plans have a List of Materials, which includes size and quantities for:

• Door trim
• Corner boards
• Studs
• Plates
• Trusses
• Joists
• Sub-floor
• Wood foundation
• Gussets for the trusses
• OSB for the walls and roof
• Area of the roof
• Fastenings for the hinges, etc.
• The framing
• Sheathing
• Roofing.

The Instructions include the following topics:

• The Foundation
  • Concrete Slab: Discussing the placement of anchor bolts; the thickness of the concrete slab and perimeter as well as the material under the slab.
  • Concrete Block: The size of footings required; design of the forms; how to install anchor bolts and the sill plate.
  • Wooden Floor: The wood foundation; the layout of the floor, size of joists, their centers, squaring the floor, how to install tongue and groove (T&G) plywood - staggering and nailing the sheets.


• The Walls: Installing the bottom plate; layout of the studs, constructing the side walls, bracing the walls.


• The Trusses: Laying out the trusses full size from the drawings.


• Putting it Together: Bracing the walls; laying out the trusses on the walls; erecting the trusses.


• Sheathing the Walls: Framing and sheathing the front and back walls; framing the door; installing sheathing on the walls.


• Making the Roof: Sheathing the roof; installing the overhang and barge boards.


• The Trim and Door: Trimming the roof, door; constructing and hanging the door.