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You Can Build This Shed for About $3,000

Create a better storage shed than you can buy prebuilt using common materials from your local building supply store.

By Justin Fink
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10x16, in a traditional aesthetic. Not bad for $3,000, right?

Editor’s note: You can find my model of this shed in the Sketchup 3D warehouse. Click here to download it directly into SketchUp. Also, lumber prices are constantly fluctuating, so the final cost to build this shed will possibly be different depending on where and when you build it. Happy building!

Call me a building snob if you want, but I’m going to say this anyway: most sheds are ugly.

“Yeah, but who cares what it looks like as long as it gets the job done,” right?

Sure, in some ways that’s true. I have no problem with an ultra-cheap or even downright homely storage shed that is being built just to keep tools and equipment out of the weather. Actually, if you’ve never experimented with this sort of construction, you should. It’s really fun to play the part of an old yankee farmer cobbling together a functional project from whatever materials are easily accessible, and to hell with whether the roof includes 3 different colors of shingle and the windows are all freebies from the neighbors curbside pickup.

But I’m not talking about farmers here. Farmers are doing just fine with their sheds.

I’m talking about the people who are settling for factory-built T-111- or vinyl-clad sheds that are oddly proportioned, poorly built from materials that aren’t durable, are adorned with appliques that don’t match the main house (or even the region of the country they are located in), and don’t fit enough tools to be useful. But the biggest forehead slapper is that these sheds are still costing the homeowners thousands of dollars!

So, like any overly obsessive Fine Homebuilding editor, I challenged myself to design a shed that is as inexpensive as possible, but puts a high premium on aesthetics. I take this stuff too seriously, so I spent a couple days working in Sketchup (it’s easy, I swear!) to design a budget-friendly 10×16 shed that looks better than anything I could buy prefab, and costs much less. The result? My Budget Barn, which comes out to just about $3,000 in materials, everything included (ok, not tax).

“Looks better” is, of course, subjective. My personal aesthetic leans towards a very traditional look-I took cues from tobacco barns and other New England farm style outbuildings-while relying on as few obviously-modern building materials as possible. To that end, I challenged myself to eliminate sheet goods like OSB and plywood. If you like those items, then by all means go for it. They’ll probably save you even MORE money over the solid wood alternatives I’m sourcing.

It’s also worth noting that there really isn’t a big catch here. You don’t need to build your own divided lite windows, forge door hinges, or call around to local mills to find the best deal on fresh-cut lumber. In fact, except for the window sash (which come from www.betterbarns.com), I priced this entire project using materials from www.homedepot.com and the build itself is far less complicated than some of the things we’ve shown you in the magazine in the past (see Heirloom Garden Shed).

About the only catch you should consider is that this build won’t be something you can crank out in a weekend. If you want to save money, it means getting creative with materials. To that end, I chose rough-sawn, knotty, 1×8 spruce ledger boards for many parts of this shed. I’m not trying to turn a profit on this project, so when I can shave a few bucks here and there by putting in some extra legwork and using slightly warped or otherwise wonky materials like these 1x8s, I’m totally willing.

So, what does everybody think? If you could build this for $3,000 or buy something pre-fab, but less attractive (to me) for $4,500 or more, which would you choose?

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  1. pizza | Apr 06, 2015 10:25am | #1

    Hi Justin,

    Thanks for the shed article.
    Was going to build this exact size shed for my backyard this year and was looking around for ideas when I saw your article. What is you're e-mail address so I could get that Sketchup file? Thanks

  2. brandonhuffou | Apr 12, 2015 05:43pm | #2

    I, too, would like a copy of these plans. Thank you.

  3. Umpy | Apr 12, 2015 09:03pm | #3

    I would love a copy of the SketchUp file. I've got the perfect place for for it!

    Thanks.

  4. jzallar | Apr 13, 2015 11:05am | #4

    I would love a copy of your sketchup file when you get the chance. Have a spot on the side yard all picked out for its location.

    Thanks for you help!
    [email protected]

  5. jzallar | Apr 13, 2015 11:06am | #5

    I would love a copy of your sketchup file when you get the chance. Have a spot on the side yard all picked out for its location.

    Thanks for you help!
    [email protected]

  6. user-3426226 | Apr 13, 2015 11:42am | #6

    I'd like a copy of the file: [email protected]

  7. user-3426226 | Apr 13, 2015 11:45am | #7

    What sort of foundation? I don't see costs for on-grade foundation materials - gravel, patio block, etc. Apologies if I missed it.

  8. user-3426226 | Apr 13, 2015 11:46am | #8

    Sorry... see it now.

  9. EssentialGear | Apr 13, 2015 11:49am | #9

    I like the looks and the price. I definitely would like to see the plans. Please email a copy. Thanks!

  10. woodsmith3 | Apr 13, 2015 11:53am | #10

    And there I was just sitting out on the back deck with my Bride and looking at the rake and how leaning up against the house...You are one perceptive guy. [email protected] And thanks from my Bride.

  11. woodworker96 | Apr 13, 2015 11:53am | #11

    Great idea. I would appreciate a copy as well.

  12. Martykoll | Apr 13, 2015 11:55am | #12

    I also would like a copy of your $2000 shed Sketchup plans. I'm assuming that "sending you an e-mail" is via this comment area?
    Thx in advance.

  13. BigLakeBuilder | Apr 13, 2015 11:56am | #13

    Hi Justin,
    Great timing on the shed article. my brother-in-law wants me to build one exactly that size for him. Your sketchup plans will save me a lot of time. Thanks for making it available.

    Roland

    [email protected]

  14. coffeebean | Apr 13, 2015 11:58am | #14

    Hi,

    This looks like my spring project. Could you email the plans?

    Thank you
    Chris

    [email protected]

  15. user-4224723 | Apr 13, 2015 12:02pm | #15

    Looks great. I appreciate the work you've put into this and would like the sketchup file. [email protected]

  16. brrbtr | Apr 13, 2015 12:02pm | #16

    I'd like to get a copy of the sketchup plan.
    You can email it to bruce at deepc dot com

    Can you also send your price list spreadsheet?
    (It looks like a google sheet and that would be great!)

    THANKS!

  17. CharleyRob | Apr 13, 2015 12:03pm | #17

    I also would like to get a copy of the SketchUp file for this shed. Thanks!

  18. kvfarrell | Apr 13, 2015 12:03pm | #18

    Hello Mr. Fink,

    Great looking plan! You have the eye for it. Please send me a copy I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

    Thanks,

    Ken Farrell
    [email protected]

  19. cauble | Apr 13, 2015 12:05pm | #19

    Please email me a sketch up plan

  20. cauble | Apr 13, 2015 12:05pm | #20

    Please email me a sketch up plan

  21. GeorgeSpalding | Apr 13, 2015 12:06pm | #21

    Please send me a copy of your Sketchup file for the $2000 shed.

    Thanks.

    [email protected]

  22. red6rick | Apr 13, 2015 12:07pm | #22

    Yes, please. A copy of the sketchup file would be appreciated!
    Thanks,
    [email protected]
    Rick VanNorman

  23. user-635105 | Apr 13, 2015 12:07pm | #23

    please send me the sketchup file
    thx

  24. alonzo99 | Apr 13, 2015 12:10pm | #24

    I've just broken ground on a very similar shed. The SketchUp file could be useful. Love to have a copy.
    Thanks.
    -- Alonzo

    [email protected]

  25. dryone04 | Apr 13, 2015 12:10pm | #25

    Please send me a copy of the Sketch-up file as well.

    Thank you,

    [email protected]

  26. hAAngarpilot | Apr 13, 2015 12:11pm | #26

    I'd like a copy of those plans also.

  27. BethN1 | Apr 13, 2015 12:12pm | #27

    Great idea. I would like a copy of the plans. Thank you.
    [email protected]

  28. jverreault | Apr 13, 2015 12:15pm | #28

    Justin,

    Great article and fabulous idea for a shed. Would you please email me that Sketchup file?

    thanks

    John

  29. user-3472888 | Apr 13, 2015 12:15pm | #29

    Thank you for the great article. Can you send me a copy of the plans? digitalcrunch at gmail

  30. hAAngarpilot | Apr 13, 2015 12:15pm | #30

    Enjoyed the article. Please send a copy of the shed plans. I've outgrown my current one and it's showing it's age.

    Thanks,

    [email protected]

  31. rroades | Apr 13, 2015 12:15pm | #31

    Please send the sketchup - [email protected]

  32. ccaylor | Apr 13, 2015 12:16pm | #32

    A very nice shed, Justin. May I have a copy of the plans, please?

  33. charlie_olsen | Apr 13, 2015 12:18pm | #33

    Hello Mr. Fink — Please send a copy of your shed plan and materials list to: jono*at*onbeyond.com.

    Then I'll have place to park my Personal Hover-Cycle, which I built from #10 tomato sauce cans, an old Schwinn, and an Electrolux vacuum cleaner using plans from a 1961 copy of Popular Mechanics!

    Seriously, thanks...

  34. user-4420283 | Apr 13, 2015 12:18pm | #34

    You must have read my mind. I am also a shed snob. I would love to get your sketch up file. Thanks!

  35. synchrophoto | Apr 13, 2015 12:19pm | #35

    Why not just post a copy of the sketchup here? Otherwise lots of people are just going to include their email address and up their chances of getting more spam.

    I know I would like a copy of the file, but am not willing to post my email address here.

  36. user-422770 | Apr 13, 2015 12:20pm | #36

    Exactly what I am looking for. Please forward a copy of the Sketchup plan.

    Thx,

    Dan

  37. garyinoh | Apr 13, 2015 12:20pm | #37

    Could I please have a copy of the SketchUp file? This is just what I been looking for! Thanks!

    [email protected]

  38. bradster | Apr 13, 2015 12:21pm | #38

    This looks perfect for my yard. Would you please send me a copy of the Sketchup plans? Thanks!

  39. DECK2112 | Apr 13, 2015 12:22pm | #39

    Love to get the plans. Thanks. kevinvolo at gmail.com. Cheers.

  40. flrg31do8qz | Apr 13, 2015 12:27pm | #40

    Please email me a copy of the sketchbook.

    Thank you!

  41. lflanaganiii | Apr 13, 2015 12:30pm | #41

    Please send me a set of plans, this article is timely, my old rusted steel shed died this winter.

  42. Penspaws | Apr 13, 2015 12:34pm | #42

    Looks great! I would like all information possible on building this shed; please email to [email protected].

    Thanks!

  43. dleiland | Apr 13, 2015 12:37pm | #43

    Yes, I'm paying way too much for a public storage 10x20; and would like something that looks nice. Please send the plans to my email account.
    Best Regards

  44. osxrox | Apr 13, 2015 12:39pm | #44

    Hi there,
    Thanks for this article. Please send me a copy of the Sketchup plans.

  45. turnersmobile | Apr 13, 2015 12:43pm | #45

    I too would really appreciate a copy of these plans!
    [email protected]

  46. spencerreiss | Apr 13, 2015 12:43pm | #46

    hey from up in Lakeville CT--shed looks great.

    plans pls...

    [email protected]

  47. timrowledge | Apr 13, 2015 12:45pm | #47

    Justin, don't email the file to everyone, save it to the warehouse and stick a link in this article. Then anyone can download it directly into SketchUp.

    Like my shed, for example - https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=u2e155e1b-e484-4a0e-9941-dfb8bd2fe251

  48. Davebl | Apr 13, 2015 12:47pm | #48

    Great timing, as I've just started research on a shed. Could you send me the Sketchup file please?

  49. Redleg_Shovel | Apr 13, 2015 12:47pm | #49

    Hi, Justin.

    I'd appreciate it if you would send a copy of your shed plans to me.

    Since I am logged in to the Fine Homebuilding site, do you still need me to post my email address here, or can you just get it from your records?

    Have a great day!

  50. Albert937 | Apr 13, 2015 12:48pm | #50

    Perfect timing! May I have a copy of the plans? Thanks
    [email protected]

  51. gbXR4 | Apr 13, 2015 12:55pm | #51

    Perfect timing! Could you please send me a copy of the shed SketchUp file (to: [email protected])? Thank you!

  52. kirbyackerman | Apr 13, 2015 12:56pm | #52

    I like the look of your shed. I will be building one soon and would love to look at your plan. Please send a copy to me. Thanks in advance.

  53. Sprint15s | Apr 13, 2015 12:58pm | #53

    Copy of shed plans please and thank you!

    [email protected]

  54. user-157379 | Apr 13, 2015 12:58pm | #54

    Good article. I would appreciate a copy of the plans. Thanks!

  55. billykay1 | Apr 13, 2015 01:00pm | #55

    I would like a copy of your plans, thanks

  56. Dartrunner | Apr 13, 2015 01:01pm | #56

    Thanks for the article!
    Could I please get a copy of the sketchup plans? And would it be easy to modify them for a 16 x 32?
    Thanks

  57. jpilewis | Apr 13, 2015 01:02pm | #57

    Very nice! Please email me all info. Thanks.

  58. PANereo | Apr 13, 2015 01:04pm | #58

    Please send a copy of the file -- I just discovered your "digital Job Site" blog, and look forward to trying some of the tutorials -- Thanks

  59. sleclerc | Apr 13, 2015 01:05pm | #59

    I would like to obtain a copy of the Sketchup file also, so if you could email it to me I would appreciate it. Thanks.

  60. amarotta | Apr 13, 2015 01:07pm | #60

    Can i get a copy of the Sketchup file? Thanks.
    [email protected]

  61. bigd451 | Apr 13, 2015 01:09pm | #61

    Please email me a copy of the sketchbook.

    Thank you!

  62. shrubery | Apr 13, 2015 01:12pm | #62

    Justin - many thanks, and very timely. A copy will be appreciated.

    Thanks

  63. vrchief61 | Apr 13, 2015 01:17pm | #63

    Would greatly appreciate it if you could forward a copy of these plans to me. It is exactly what my wife is looking for.

  64. TedK99 | Apr 13, 2015 01:17pm | #64

    Nice design and price, please send copy of Sketchup plan.

  65. Marhk | Apr 13, 2015 01:19pm | #65

    Nice simple design. Could I have a copy of the plan as well?

  66. jecca90 | Apr 13, 2015 01:24pm | #66

    Shed is the nest item on the to do list. A copy of your plans would be a great help. Thank you in advance.

  67. kvoss23 | Apr 13, 2015 01:25pm | #67

    Please send sketchup file. Thanks, great article.

  68. batman53 | Apr 13, 2015 01:28pm | #68

    Please add me to the list of people wanting the SketchUp file.
    Thanks!

  69. Curt70 | Apr 13, 2015 01:35pm | #69

    Yes, please send a copy of the plans to my email. Thank you

  70. cbart | Apr 13, 2015 01:38pm | #70

    Great design. Could you send me a set of plans as well?

  71. user-768271 | Apr 13, 2015 01:41pm | #71

    Any problem using rough sawn Hemlock instead of spruce?
    Please send along the SketchUp plans!

  72. user-2434304 | Apr 13, 2015 01:41pm | #72

    I couldn't agree with you more. Please email me your info ! Thanks

  73. suburbangeorge | Apr 13, 2015 01:43pm | #73

    Also built my own shed and since I was going to be looking at it I wanted it to look nice. I also wanted to avoid the building department. Up to 120 sq. ft. outbuilding is not considered a structure and does not require a permit. I built mine 10' x 12'. Non structure can also be only one story so I built mine with a 4 in 12 pitch shed roof. Loft style shelving on the high end stores all of my boxed power tools, four sets of extra wheels for my car hobby and still does not interfere with head room. Since the roof slopes toward our house and we see it from our deck, I splurged on double thickness Presidential Shake shingles. Our lot is not dead flat so I built it on piers, posts, beams and joists like a deck. Later built a redwood deck directly outside, at floor level, so I have extra outside shop space when the weather is nice. Completely wired the inside but to avoid permit requirements I plug the building into an outdoor receptacle using a 10 gage outdoor extension cord. Plumbed air outlets on all walls with sched. 40 PVC. Have a nice metal pre hung raised panel door from Home Depot for an entry. Dead bolt keyed to my house key. Only has one small 24" x 24" window because I didn't want to sacrifice the wall space. Building is sheathed with 1/2" OSB for shear and as a backer for 7-1/4" smooth Hardie Plank. 12 foot long dimension means no joints in the runs of Hardie siding. Wish it was bigger but I have the space maybe I'll build another.

  74. TommyD902 | Apr 13, 2015 01:44pm | #74

    I like it!
    Please email me the skp file.

  75. woodfeathers | Apr 13, 2015 01:48pm | #75

    Hi, I am a long time subscriber of Fine Woodworking and now Fine Homebuilding. Thanks Much for the article on your 10X16 Shed. I want to build a shed this, and would like to receive your SketchUp File.

    Regards,

    Steve Reich
    [email protected]

  76. suburbangeorge | Apr 13, 2015 01:49pm | #76

    One thing that I forgot is that the small window is tolerable because there is a 48" x 48" curb mount skylight in the roof. I salvaged it from a job where I was doing something nicer but plastic bubble skylights are dirt cheap and provide nice light.

  77. user-992311 | Apr 13, 2015 01:50pm | #77

    Hi, Your shed looks great.
    I would love a copy of the sketchup file for it.

    Thank you

  78. Guillermo_II | Apr 13, 2015 01:50pm | #78

    Justin, a copy of your Sketchup file would be greatly appreciated.

    Regards

  79. sfland | Apr 13, 2015 01:53pm | #79

    I really like your shed. Good job. May I have a copy of the plans, also. Thanks

  80. jlapen | Apr 13, 2015 01:56pm | #80

    Please include me in the list of those that would like to receive the Sketchup file.

  81. Headsl | Apr 13, 2015 02:06pm | #81

    Justin,

    Thanks for inspiring shed article. Was just talking about buy/build a shed this spring. Most timely.
    Please send Sketch Up plan.

  82. Sewerman | Apr 13, 2015 02:07pm | #82

    Please forward your sketch-up plan for this shed to me. Thanks.

    John Hollaway

  83. kledeen | Apr 13, 2015 02:16pm | #83

    I'd love a copy of the sketchup plans. [email protected]

  84. amiz | Apr 13, 2015 02:23pm | #84

    Great idea for a simple, good looking shed. Please forward me the plans.
    Thanks!

  85. ebinder | Apr 13, 2015 02:23pm | #85

    Hello Justin,

    Great article and shed project idea! Yes, could you please send the Sketchup file and spreadsheet.

    Thanks,
    Eric

  86. ohara | Apr 13, 2015 02:26pm | #86

    I too would like a copy of these plans. Thank you

  87. Pike67 | Apr 13, 2015 02:28pm | #87

    I would love to have a copy of the SketchUp file.

    Thank You.

    [email protected]

  88. ohara | Apr 13, 2015 02:29pm | #88

    I too would like a copy of these plans. Thank you

  89. Hardelm | Apr 13, 2015 02:40pm | #89

    Nice job and thanks for sharing. Please send along the Sketchup file. Thanks in advance.

  90. XDate | Apr 13, 2015 02:42pm | #90

    Can you email me this plan? Thank you.

  91. SolarBilly | Apr 13, 2015 02:42pm | #91

    Hi Justin, Nice shed. Please email to [email protected]. thanks, Bill

  92. antonioluigi | Apr 13, 2015 02:43pm | #92

    Nice, a perfect place to park an 18HP Kubota. Please send the file. Thanks!

  93. billingswort | Apr 13, 2015 02:49pm | #93

    Can I get a copy of the plans?

  94. BRBuilder | Apr 13, 2015 02:50pm | #94

    Oh pick me for a set of plans....

    Thanks

  95. Montanamanda | Apr 13, 2015 02:55pm | #95

    Please send the plans! [email protected]

  96. JoeStillwell | Apr 13, 2015 03:02pm | #96

    Great design! Send me the plans please. I already have some material and windows stockpiled for a shed.

  97. Skyhi106 | Apr 13, 2015 03:07pm | #97

    Just what I needed!
    Please send the plans....

  98. jaydee99 | Apr 13, 2015 03:16pm | #98

    This looks great. Could you please send me all available files to help in building this shed. Much appreciated.

  99. Lanier | Apr 13, 2015 03:22pm | #99

    Hi Justin. I would also like a copy of the Sketchup plan. I need a shed a bit smaller than yours, but I can easily adjust in Sketchup.

    Thanks.

    [email protected]

    Since your email address seems to be unavailable, wouldn't it be better to just post the file on the web page rather than to have everyone who is interested to post their addresses here?

  100. jmeisner | Apr 13, 2015 03:28pm | #100

    Please email me your shed plans, Justin. My son-in-law will be glad he married my daughter!

  101. unerli | Apr 13, 2015 03:29pm | #101

    Hi, thank you for the great article and the work you did for us :) Could you send the info to me as well? [email protected]
    Thanks...

  102. user-417165 | Apr 13, 2015 03:50pm | #102

    Sounds like a plan to me. I am interested. Would very much appreciate a copy of your plans. Thanks for your consideration.

  103. beagless | Apr 13, 2015 04:01pm | #103

    Great article. I would really appreciate a copy of the plans. Thanks!
    [email protected]

  104. user-4724033 | Apr 13, 2015 04:27pm | #104

    Please send me the plans as well! Perfect timing. I planned on building a shed this summer. Now that the snow is gone I've been taking measurements in the yard to see how large a structure I have the room for. This is just about right although I would like it to be 12' wide.

  105. Danthesailor | Apr 13, 2015 04:56pm | #105

    Great article. Thanks for all your work. Would love to get copies of the plans. Your email doesn't appear to work. [email protected]
    Thanks again.

  106. user-4775032 | Apr 13, 2015 06:01pm | #106

    Yes, plans please.

  107. RMote | Apr 13, 2015 06:28pm | #107

    Yes, please sent your plans..... or just add a download link to your article.
    Thx

  108. Marlene44 | Apr 13, 2015 08:15pm | #108

    Please e mail me the plans. My husband wants to make a shed for his lockwork materials. Thank you.
    [email protected]

  109. Will_H | Apr 13, 2015 10:53pm | #109

    Justin,
    I would very much appreciate a copy of the file. I am planning for retirement and want to build something useful for my wife and my projects that is pleasing to the eye.
    Will

  110. Loxmyth | Apr 13, 2015 11:17pm | #110

    As everyone else has said: If you could just post a link to the Sketchup, or other plans, that would save us all a lot of effort. (No fair teasing us by withholding that info!)

    I'd have to scale down; largest I'm allowed on my property is 10x10, and I probably don't really need more than 8x8 if that. And I'd be content with ply; architecture is fine but functionality is most of what I'm looking for. And that means I can get off-the-shelf things for less than the $2K you're quoting...

  111. dhaahr | Apr 14, 2015 09:55am | #111

    Great article, please send a copy of the SketchUp files. Thanks

  112. user-230015 | Apr 14, 2015 11:00am | #112

    Yes, please send Sketchup plans. Thanks.

  113. demouser | Apr 14, 2015 11:15am | #113

    Nice design! I am planning one, but need to keep raccoons and other critters from burrowing underneath. I also need to prevent interior condensation issues from our wild Midwest temperature/humidity swings. Probably some combination of ventilation and insulation? That way I can store tools without them turning to rust.

  114. cschoenthal | Apr 14, 2015 11:26am | #114

    I would like to get the file as well. Are there any building codes that might affect this?

  115. mvm06 | Apr 14, 2015 12:36pm | #115

    Thank you for a good article.

    Please send the Sketchup file.

    Thank you.

  116. tstan42 | Apr 14, 2015 01:22pm | #116

    I downloaded the model to check it out; very nice. I use Sketchup as well and took 20 minutes or so to setup a series of views showing the basic construction process from foundation through finishes; also changed the rendering style and added some shadows for fun. If you like it I can send it to you for a re-post for those readers who need a little more visual guidance. Todd Stanley

    ps. If I knew how to add the model to this post I would...

  117. tstan42 | Apr 14, 2015 01:37pm | #117

    Added my model to the Sketchup 3D warehouse; hope you don't mind.

  118. phnxpete | Apr 14, 2015 02:03pm | #118

    Thanks for the article please email file.
    thanks

  119. user-2925062 | Apr 14, 2015 07:05pm | #119

    Nice cute building but since I live in Washington state, the nearest HD sells 1 x8x8 for about $15 each not $3.xx you have used for cost. Maybe I can buy your lumber and have it shipped for that price. Where are you?

  120. 2500hd | Apr 15, 2015 10:14am | #120

    It looks to be exactly what I was looking for so please send the plans. Thank you

  121. tmjinks | Apr 15, 2015 01:37pm | #121

    Just what I need for N. MI cottage. Please send file. You can always count on FH, have loved it for years.

  122. chasbacon | Apr 15, 2015 09:43pm | #122

    Please email me the plans. Thanks

  123. AngelW | Apr 15, 2015 10:27pm | #123

    Thank you for the article and please do send me the sketchup file. My husband and I are in the process of building a 16x24 and he is an extreme perfectionist. He needs professional direction. Thank you again!

  124. braddock540 | Apr 16, 2015 08:31am | #124

    Thanks for the Article. For some reason barns/sheds are very popular this year! I have to friends that are in the process of building sheds this spring. could you please email a copy of the sketchup model.

    Thanks!

  125. MrSunshine | Apr 18, 2015 05:42pm | #125

    This is great! Please email me the plans!!!! Thanks so much!

  126. robby7777 | Apr 20, 2015 10:13pm | #126

    I would like to have a copy. Thanks in advance.
    [email protected]

  127. TomMM | Apr 22, 2015 09:44am | #127

    Please email me the sketchup file. Thanks.

    P.S. If you need my email address, please post your email address so I may email you directly.

  128. kingshighway | Apr 24, 2015 07:58am | #128

    Thank you Would like to have a copy of the plans and thank you in advance

  129. kingshighway | Apr 24, 2015 07:58am | #129

    Thank you Would like to have a copy of the plans and thank you in advance

  130. user-416447 | Jun 29, 2015 05:46pm | #130

    Please send me a copy of the plans as well. Thanks!

  131. cotherr | Sep 07, 2015 10:19pm | #131

    HI there, could you please email me a copy? thanks

  132. scompara | Sep 27, 2015 12:42pm | #132

    Could I have a copy of the plans, please?

    Thank you.

  133. Teachinindians | Sep 28, 2015 08:28am | #133

    Thanks for the article, could you please email me the sketch up plans? [email protected]

  134. BCOBRIEN | Sep 28, 2015 11:37am | #134

    Plans Please!!

  135. Dreamer5 | Nov 12, 2015 10:16pm | #135

    Little late to the party, but could I get those plans sent to me also? Thank you!

  136. MTsteamboat | Jan 15, 2016 11:37am | #136

    would you send the SketchUp plan as well? Thanks so much!!!

  137. DrGatorgal | Jan 16, 2016 12:23am | #137

    Love it-please send the plan

  138. axlrose | Jan 16, 2016 04:54pm | #138
  139. axlrose | Jan 16, 2016 04:55pm | #139

    Can i please have a copy of the shed plan.

  140. Dannyboy175 | Jan 18, 2016 04:53pm | #140

    Please send me a copy of the plans for this shed. Thanks!

    Dan

  141. JSlow32 | Feb 08, 2016 02:53pm | #141

    Great Plans. Please send them to me. Thanks.

  142. Roger1953 | Feb 24, 2016 07:49pm | #142

    Hi Justin. Perfect. Just what I was looking for Could you please email me the plans and materials list. Thank you, Roger

  143. JASPhoto | Apr 01, 2016 11:17pm | #143

    Awesome - Please send me the plans!

  144. lamac661 | Apr 18, 2016 08:43pm | #144

    May I havetese plans? Nice!

  145. mailboxr | Jul 18, 2016 04:51pm | #145

    Sounds Great. Can you send me these plans? Thank you.

  146. JFink | Jul 25, 2016 01:35pm | #146

    Hi all - Justin here with a clarifying reminder that there is a link to the shed model in the first paragraph of this blog post. I've gone back and made the text bright red. Click the link and it will take you right to the SketchUp 3d warehouse where you can download a 3D model of the shed that allows you to see every stud and brace. Enjoy.

  147. pinebark | Aug 03, 2016 04:17pm | #147

    Just the size and style shed I want to build, but was wondering why there are no headers over the door and windows. Can I make it as sketched-up or should I be adding them? And what do I need to do differently if I want to put in the double-wide door on one of the eave sides instead?

  148. Bobr50 | Aug 26, 2017 11:01pm | #148

    Very late to this party but is it still possible to get plans for this shed? -- Thanks

  149. rvitelli4 | Jun 14, 2022 11:08am | #149

    Why are there no rafter ties? Is it designed that way?

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