Free Shed Plans to Get You Building Right

If you are building a shed for the first time you will need plans, even if they are free shed plans. The main reason to acquire plans is so you don’t do costly mistakes and ruin all those expensive wood boards. So find yourself some blueprints with a material list and this DIY project will not be as difficult as you may think.

 

Finding Blueprints

Finding a design you want to build will make finding plans easier and faster, simply type in the name of the plans into any search engine. For example, gable shed plans, gambrel shed plans, salt box shed plans, and lean to shed plans, hip roof shed plans and so on.

The size of shed you can build will be determined by the building regulations in your area. Most places will allow a 12x10 without you going and buying a permit to build. The most common design and size is the 10x10 gable shed. The gambrel shed resembles a barn and will not blend well in most rural or city areas. A great design to store away your garden equipment will be the 4x8 lean to shed. If you are looking for something with lots of space a gambrel shed with a loft is the ideal choice.

Free Shed Plans for 8x8 and Resources

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The plans in this site will build a small 8x8 barn shed. The website also has resources for other free shed plans.

The main reason most of look for blueprints are to get help building the roof. The roof seems to be the trickiest part, trying to figure out the pitch of the roof and getting the angles right on the rafters to cut the truss.

Building the floor foundation from wood will have benefits. For one you can move the shed that is if it not too big. If you are building your shed on wood skids remember to add a couple of inches of gravel. The gravel will prevent puddles and help control the moisture. Over time to much moisture will rot the wood away.

If you are the only one building the shed expect to work on it for a week and up to a month and some cases depending on the size and design. Work safely, be patient, and wear safety gear when using power tools. When using any type of power tools always wear safety googles to prevent debris or injuries to your eyes.