Build Your Own 12X16 Gable Storage Shed With Ease!
The 3DSHEDPLANS 12x16 shed plans (V1) are for a gable storage shed 16 ft wide and 12 ft deep, with one 36" single door, two windows and 192 sq ft of floor. The PDF has 40+ steps, 3D images and a printable material list with quantities, from the skid foundation to the shingles.
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A Full-Fledge Material List with Required Quantity
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Our 12X16 Gable Storage Shed Plan comes with an all-inclusive list of materials, hardware and tools that you would need to build the shed. Nothing more, nothing less! No click baits! You get a printable list of materials that you can take to the hardware store. Did we forget to mention we have carefully only included materials that are light on your pocket and good in performance?
Simple, Easy to Understand Step by Step Instructions
Who would have ever thought to get their hands on a shed plan that would take them through the entire process with such ease! The 12X16 Gable Storage Shed Plan comes with easy to understand, step by step instructions for DIY newbies. Don’t worry if you don’t have any experience in building wooden structures. The plan you take you through without any complication jargons. Right from building the foundation to the walls and even the roofing, we have everything covered for you.
3D Rendered Images for Reality Check
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Building Your Own Shed vs. Getting Professional Help
You Save What a Builder Would Charge
Probably the most important reason for building your own shed is that you save money. A builder charges for labor on top of the materials, for work you can do yourself. With our 12X16 Gable Storage Shed Plan, you get clear instructions, material lists and diagrams to go through the process easily.
Choose Your Own Design and Make Your Dream Come True
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You Will Reclaim Your House Again
The 12X16 Gable Storage Shed is spacious enough to fulfil your storage requirements. Whether you are a gardeners or an athlete, you can use the shed to keep all sorts of your equipment and tools. Besides, the shed will add an exquisiteness to your garden while fulfilling its purpose.
This Is Exactly What You'll Get with Your 12X16 Gable Storage Shed Plan!
- 40+ steps that expertly guide you through the whole process.
- Designed for beginners as well as for professionals.
- Explanatory 3D images so you can see exactly what to do next.
- Comprehensive materials list that gives you exactly what you need.
- Your plan will look great on any mobile device.
- Free PRO-TIP for every section.
- High quality PDF plan with everything you need emailed to you instantly.
- Shed Type
- Storage
- Roof Shape
- Gable
- Depth (ft.)
- 12'
- Width (ft.)
- 16'
- Depth (in.)
- 144"
- Height (in.)
- 142 3/4"
- Width (in.)
- 192"
- Exact Width x Depth
- 16' 8" x 12' 1"
- Sidewall Height (in.)
- 94 1/2"
- Number of Doors
- 1
- Door Type
- Single
- Door Opening Height (in.)
- 76 1/2"
- Door Opening Width (in.)
- 36"
- Door Opening Height (ft.)
- 6' 4 1/2"
- Floor Options
- 0.75" Tongue and Groove Plywood
- Number of Windows
- 2
- Recommend Roofing Material
- 7/16 OSB Sheet Board
How to Build a 12×16 Gable Shed in a Week or Less?
Gable sheds are quite popular for their efficient and easy design. These sheds can be used for both storage purposes and could be used as garages or outhouses for leisure activities. If you have always wanted a shed in your yard, but the thousands of dollars construction companies charge you for making one in your yard, kept you from embellishing your garden front with a beautiful shed, WE HAVE QUITE A CHEAP SOLUTION FOR YOU.
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Follow our simple 10-steps to build a Gable shed in your Yard.
Step # 1: Check the Rules Where You Live
Rules for sheds vary by town. Check your local permit office before you build.
Step # 2: Will it be a Gable shed or a Lean-to Shed?
Now you decide the type of she you will need. There are 3 basic types
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Lean-to Shed: This one is simpler and smaller and is constructed against an already erected wall in your yard. It can be good to park your bicycle or store the firewood.
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Gable Shed: This is a more of a cabin with a door and window(s), depending on its size. It can be used for diverse purposes other than just storage.
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Hip-roof Shed: This is the most exquisite design of shed. It is usually medium or large in its size and is best suited if you need a pool house, an annex or a complete car repair garage.
Step # 3: How Big Will Your Shed Be?
The next step is to jot down the height, width and all the rest of the dimensions for your shed. With a typical 12×16 gable shed, the overall height including the roof beam will be 12 feet and 2 ½ inches. The front width is 16 feet and 1 inch. The front accommodates a door and a 3×3 window and the side wall also accommodates a 3×3 window which needs to be purchased separately.
Step # 4: What Supplies Will You Need?
It is now time to shop. You will need pressure treated timber, ¾ inch plywood sheathing, asphalt shingles, rafter wood, galvanized nails, L-joints etc. The basic tools that will help with the construction include hammer, saw, ladder and brackets etc.
Step # 5: How to Make the Foundation and the Floor?
A skid foundation is best for a gable shed.
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Start by using pressure treated timber for skids and then place the joists and bands on equal distance over the skid foundation.
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Nail them together using galvanized nails. Your skid framework should be 12×16.
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Once you are done with the framework, nail tongue and groove plywood to make the floor.
It is Important that the foundation is made exactly where you plan to build the shed and is not moved around. Also the foundation framework must be built on a solid and even surface.
Step # 6: How to Erect the Walls?
Next, you make the wall structures independently.
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Start by making the side walls. The height of these walls is 7 feet and 6 inches and their width differs from top and bottom to accommodate the roof beam.
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Start with the top and bottom plate and then line wall studs along the length. The right side wall will accommodate a window, cut out the space for it and fasten the window framework using headers and cripple studs.
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Now make the front and back wall. Since the front wall has a door and window space, it might take longer to construct. You will use as much as 30 timber pieces to make the plates, wall studs, cripple studs, and headers on the door and window cuts.
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Once your wall structures are complete, nail T1-11 siding panels for a finished exterior keeping them flush with the top plate and a little beyond the bottom plate. Nail them to the rim joist of the foundation.
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You may use temporary brackets while erecting the walls.
Step # 7: How to Make the Roof Framework?
A typical gable roof is constructed by nailing the trusses over the wall studs.
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Use Rafters to make trusses and hammer those using galvanized nails to the top plate of the walls.
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Use header to secure them in place. Your roof should lean over the side walls at a total width of 16 feet and 7 inches.
Step # 8: How to Cover the Roof & Make it Leakage Proof?
Once your roof framework is complete, it is now time to cover it. Hammer ¾ inch plywood as the first layer. After the plywood, fix the asphalt shingles on it to make your shed’s roof leakage free. You can also use cedar shingles if your state allows them.
Step # 9: How to improve the Exterior?
Install trims on the edges of your walls to conceal the joints and construction giving your shed a refined look and additionally help with leakage. Install soffits along the trims. Cover the walls with fascia boards to compliment the over-all look of the shed.
Step # 10: How do I install the Door & Windows?
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Since the doors and windows have to be purchased separately, follow the instructions on the manual that come with the door/windows to fix them on to your shed.
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Once the doors and windows are installed, your shed is not completely ready. You may additionally paint it or coat it with varnish for a more finished look and to keep it safe from pest attacks.
That’s it! Your 12×16 Gable Shed is now ready! If you are still looking for more instructions then we suggest downloading one of our PREMIUM SHED PLANS that come with a complete list of tools and materials, step by step detailed instructions with 3D images and professional tips for you to get through easily.
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12x16 shed plans at a glance: V1 specs
| Spec | 12x16 Gable Shed V1 |
|---|---|
| Width x depth | 16' (192") x 12' (144") |
| Floor area | 192 sq ft |
| Overall height | 142 3/4" (11' 10 3/4") |
| Sidewall height | 94 1/2" |
| Door | 1 single door, 36" wide x 76 1/2" tall opening |
| Windows | 2 |
| Floor | 3/4" tongue and groove plywood |
| Roof sheathing | 7/16" OSB |
| Siding | T1-11 plywood |
| Roof covering | Asphalt shingles |
V1 or V2: which 12x16 plan fits your yard?
Both 12x16 plans share the same footprint, height and gable roof. The only difference is the door. V1 has a 36" single door. The 12x16 gable shed plan V2 has a 78" wide, 82" tall double door.
- Pick V1 for hand tools, garden supplies, bikes and a push mower. A single door leaves more solid front wall for shelves or a workbench.
- Pick V2 if you will roll in a riding mower, a wide cart or a snowblower. Measure the widest thing you own before you choose.
What you can fit in a 12x16 shed
- Standard 6 ft shelving units fit along the walls with room above them under the 94 1/2" sidewalls.
- A potting bench or workbench under one window, with the second window lighting the far side.
- Bikes, ladders and long-handled tools hung on the back wall, with the center of the floor clear.
- A push mower and wheelbarrow fit through a 36" opening. For anything wider, look at V2.
What the 12x16 plan PDF includes
- 40+ step-by-step instructions, from the skid foundation to the walls, roof, trim, fascia and soffits.
- Full layouts, angles and cuts.
- A material list covering materials, hardware and tools, each with its quantity.
- 3D images of every side of the shed, including the roof.
- A pro tip for each section.
- A PDF emailed to you right after checkout that reads well on a phone.
The two windows are on the list as prefabricated units. Install them by the maker's instructions. Frame each rough opening to the size of the units you buy.
Before you build a 12x16 shed
- Permits. Rules on shed size, height and setbacks vary from town to town, so check your local permit office before you order lumber.
- Site. Pick flat, firm ground, clear it of plants and loose soil, and keep water draining away. Build the skids where the shed will stand and level them on compacted gravel or solid blocks.
- Square the floor. Measure both diagonals of the floor frame before you nail down the plywood. When the two numbers match, the frame is square and the walls will stand true.
- Tools. A circular saw, drill driver, 4 ft level, framing square, chalk line, tape and a sturdy ladder cover most of the work. The plan has its own tool list.
- Lumber care. Keep boards stacked off the ground and covered, since wood that stays wet decays faster (USDA Forest Products Laboratory Wood Handbook). Check the stamp on each OSB sheet for its span and exposure rating (APA: OSB).
- Safety. Wear eye protection, raise walls with a helper, and stay off open rafters until the roof is sheathed.
Related plans
- Same size with a double door: the 12x16 gable shed plan V2.
- 4 ft shorter: the 12x12 gable shed plan.
- 4 ft longer: the 12x20 gable shed plan.
- A little smaller at 160 sq ft: the 10x16 gable shed plan.
- Every gable shed plan in one place.
- See the style first: download the free 12x16 gable shed plan V1 PDF.
- Pricing the build first? See the free lumber, sheet and hardware list for a 12x16 shed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 12x16 shed plans V1 and V2?
Both are 16 ft wide and 12 ft deep with the same 142 3/4 inch height and gable roof. V1 has one 36 inch single door. V2 has a 78 inch wide double door for mowers and carts.
What foundation does the 12x16 gable shed V1 use?
The plan uses a skid foundation of pressure-treated lumber with floor joists, covered with 3/4 inch tongue and groove plywood. Build it where the shed will stand, on flat, firm, cleared ground.
Does the 12x16 plan include a material list?
Yes. The PDF lists the materials, hardware and tools for the whole shed, each with its quantity, printable for the store. The two windows are on it too, as prefabricated units.
Can a beginner build this 12x16 shed?
The plan is written for beginners as well as pros, with 40+ steps, 3D images and a pro tip for each section. Plan on a helper for raising the walls and setting the roof framing.
Do I need a permit for a 12x16 shed?
It depends on where you live. Many towns look at floor area, height and distance from property lines, and 192 sq ft is on the larger side for a shed. Check your local permit office before you buy lumber.