Gable sheds are ideal for yard storage. Lean-to sheds are great for storage too, with the benefit of sitting flush against a wall. Hip roof sheds are the most stylish type of shed. They stand out with their ‘hip roof’, which has sharp edges running to the eaves. Whichever sheds you’re interested in, our plans will help you build them in a week or less!

All of our plans also come with a comprehensive step by step shed building guide. This is in addition to the full materials & shopping list. The shed summary is a specification sheet, which details the shed’s dimensions, roof shape, sidewall height, number of doors, door opening dimensions, flooring options and recommended roofing material. In other words, it includes everything you need to build your dream shed from scratch.As an example, here is a break-down of materials needed for the 10X16 Gable Storage Shed:

With your OSB sheathing and felt installed, you can start layering the shingles. You will use asphalt shingles for the roof in this shed plan - although you can use any shingle you like, so if you prefer stone shingles, then you can use these.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and layer the shingles as outlined. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s recommended pattern for best performance. If your shingles did not come with instructions, you should be able to find some online.

The shingles you will use for this shed are made from asphalt. Asphalt is an exceptionally durable roofing material. These shingles have a shelf-life in excess of 15 years and can be easily replaced if damaged. They are also easy to install. If you would rather use something different that’s absolutely fine. The OSB sheathing is compatible with most shingles.

With the roof built and shingles laid, it’s time to install the trims. These add a professional touch to the roof and protect from water ingress. The trims are two separate pieces, installed for the front and back. The 1x6 corner trim for the front measure 7’ 11 ¾” with a 30-degree bevel cut. The 1x6 side corner trim measures 8’ 13/4” and has a 30-degree milter cut on the top. They should sit flush with the shed roof.

With your roof trims installed, next we’ll move onto installing the fascia boards and eve soffits. The fascia boards are for the left and right sides of the shed. Measure and cut two 1x6 trims into 16’ 8”. These are your fascia boards. Install the boards by nailing them onto the roof edges using 2” galvanized nails.

Once you have installed the fascia boards, you can move onto installing the soffits. The soffits will be installed on the shed eves. Measure and cut two 16’ 9” x 6 2/5” plywood soffits using lumber described in your materials list. These will be your soffits for the shed sides. Measure and cut four 5’ 7 4/5” plywood soffits for the shed front and rear. Nail them into the rafters using 2” galvanized nails.

With your soffits installed, your shed is complete. It will now be structurally sound, although rather naked in appearance. We recommend treating the exterior of your shed to a coating of paint or wood stain. This will help your shed blend into its environment (or stand out if you prefer). It will also help protect the timber from weathering. If you’d rather your shed age naturally, you might like to sand the timber to even its surface.

If you have plans to use the shed as a comfortable work area, you could even use plasterboard to make proper internal walls. Electrical cables can safely be fed through the shed so long as they are properly insulated and fire-rated. Most importantly of all, remember to enjoy your shed. It’s all yours, and it was proudly built with your own hands.