12X16 Shed Plans Gable Design Construct101

12×16 shed plans, with gable roof. Plans include drawings, measurements, shopping list, and cutting list.

12×16 Shed Plans – Gable Design – Material List

The shed floor is built with pressure treated 2×6’s and pressure treated 4×4’s.

Cut two 2×6’s to 16′ long for the band. Cut thirteen 2×6’s to 11′ 9″ long for the floor joist. Nail 3 1/2″ nails through the 2×6 band and into the floor joist. Floor joist 16″ O.C.

Attach the 16′ long 4×4 pressure treated skids to the bottom of the floor frame. Square out the floor frame by measuring diagonally until both sides measure the same. Secure the 4×4 skids by nailing 3 1/2″ nails through the floor frame and into the 4×4 skids.

Cut to size and install the 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood. Secure the floor plywood with 2″ deck screws.

The front and back wall frame is built using 2×4 lumber.

The wall studs are 16″ O.C.

Assemble the back wall frame as shown on illustration above ( see illustration below for close up view ).

The front wall frame will have a door and window, for instructions on framing the door and window see the pages below:

Assemble the front and back wall frame using 3 1/2″ nails.

Here is a close up look of the front and back wall frame ends.

Cut the 2×4’s as shown on illustration above for the side walls.

Wall studs are 16″ O.C.

If you will be adding a double door to the side wall of the shed see this page for details: Shed Door Plans

Assemble the side wall frame using 3 1/2″ nails.

See illustration above for truss details.

The truss is built using 2×4’s.

Cut the 2×4’s as shown on illustration above. The truss are assembled using 1/2″ plywood gussets. Nail 2″ nails through the gusset and into the truss.

Attach the truss to the shed 16″ O.C. Toenail 3 1/2″ nails through the truss and into the wall frame.

To build the 1′ overhand cut 2×4’s to 2′ 1 3/4″ long for the outriggers. Notch as shown on illustration above and install the outriggers using 3 1/2″ nails.

Once the outriggers have been installed cut to size the 2×6 roof trim as shown above and install with 3 1/2″ nails.

Install siding using 1 1/4″ finishing nails.

Install doors, and windows.

Cut 2×4’s to size and install between the rafters with 3 1/2″ nails.

Cut t1-11 siding to size and install between the rafters. Use 1 1/4″ finishing nails to install.

Measure, cut, and install the 1/2″ plywood for the roof deck.

Install roofing felt, drip edge, and shingles.

Install 1×4 trim.

Original article and pictures take http://www.construct101.com/12x16-shed-plans-gable-design/ site


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