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The 3DSHEDPLANS 12x16 gable shed plan V2 comes with a full 12x16 shed material list: the materials, hardware and tools for the whole build, each with its quantity, ready to print for the lumberyard. The shed is 16 ft wide and 12 ft deep, with a 78" double door, one window and a gable roof.
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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
2D images are a thing of the past! Our 12X16 Gable Storage Shed Plan comes with 3D rendered images, which means you get to see every corner, every angle and every inch clearly as if it is being right in front of you by a professional. You won’t have to scratch your head thinking how the shed should from the front, back or the sides. Even the rooftops are visualized in 3D for better understanding.
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
Don’t fall for the marketing gimmicks of most professionals out there. When you start building your own shed, the world is out there for you to explore. With our material list and instructions, you will realize that you can build your dream shed without any design restrictions. The plan is simple yet it gives you the liberty to add in your own flavor!
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
- Double
- Door Opening Height (in.)
- 82"
- Door Opening Width (in.)
- 78"
- Door Opening Height (ft.)
- 6' 10"
- Floor Options
- 0.75" Tongue and Groove Plywood
- Number of Windows
- 1
- 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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What is on the 12x16 shed material list
The plan's steps call for these materials, and the PDF list gives the quantity of each:
| Stage | Main materials named in the plan |
|---|---|
| Foundation and floor | Pressure-treated skids, floor joists, 3/4" tongue and groove plywood |
| Walls | Top and bottom plates, studs, headers, cripple studs, T1-11 plywood siding |
| Roof | Rafters, 7/16" OSB roof sheathing, asphalt shingles |
| Trim | Trim boards, fascia, soffits |
| Hardware | Galvanized nails, L-joint connectors |
| Tools | Tool list for the whole build |
The window is on the list as a prefabricated unit. Install it by the maker's instructions. Frame the rough opening to the size of the unit you buy.
Key specs of the 12x16 double door shed
| Spec | 12x16 Gable Shed V2 |
|---|---|
| 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 double door, 78" wide x 82" tall opening |
| Windows | 1 |
What fits through a 78 inch double door
- A riding mower or garden tractor, if its widest point clears 78". Measure the deck, not the seat.
- A snowblower or a loaded garden cart, rolled straight in without tipping.
- Long items such as ladders and lumber, which are easier to carry in through a wide opening.
- Inside, 192 sq ft leaves room for a machine in the center and shelving on the side and back walls under the 94 1/2" sidewalls.
How to use the material list at the lumberyard
- Print it and check it off. Tick each line as it goes on the cart or the delivery ticket.
- Pick straight boards. Sight down each stud and joist. Set any slight bow (the crown) facing up on joists and rafters.
- Buy a few spares. Add two or three extra studs for boards that turn out twisted or split.
- Stage the delivery. Floor materials first, then walls, then roof, so nothing sits in the rain for weeks. Wood that stays wet decays faster (USDA Forest Products Laboratory Wood Handbook).
- Read the panel stamps. Check that the OSB carries a span and exposure rating that suits roof sheathing (APA: OSB).
What the plan includes
- 40+ step-by-step instructions, from the skid foundation to the walls, roof, trim, fascia and soffits.
- Full layouts, angles and cuts, plus 3D images of every side and the roof.
- A pro tip for each section, in a PDF emailed right after checkout that reads well on a phone.
Before you build
Pick flat, firm ground with good drainage, clear it, and level the skids on compacted gravel or solid blocks. Measure both diagonals of the floor frame; when they match, it is square. Shed size and placement rules vary, so check your local permit office before you order. Raise walls with a helper and stay off open rafters until the roof is sheathed.
Related plans
- Same size with a single door: the 12x16 gable shed plan V1.
- 4 ft longer: the 12x20 gable shed plan.
- A little smaller at 160 sq ft: the 10x16 gable shed plan.
- A hip roof option: the 10x16 hip roof shed plan.
- Every gable shed plan in one place.
- See the style first: download the free 12x16 gable shed plan V2 PDF.
Frequently asked questions
What is on the 12x16 shed material list?
The list covers the materials, hardware and tools for the whole shed, each with its quantity, printable for the lumberyard. It runs from the pressure-treated skids and plywood floor to the siding, roof sheathing and shingles.
Is the window on the material list?
Yes. The window is on the list as a prefabricated unit. Buy it before you frame so you can check the rough opening against the unit you have.
How big is the double door on the 12x16 V2 shed?
The door opening is 78 inches wide and 82 inches tall (6 ft 10 in). Measure your riding mower or cart at its widest point before you build.
What is the difference between the 12x16 V1 and V2 plans?
Both are 16 ft wide and 12 ft deep with the same height and gable roof. V1 has a 36 inch single door, and V2 has a 78 inch double door.
What does the 12x16 V2 shed sit on?
Pressure-treated skids with floor joists on top and a 3/4 inch tongue and groove plywood deck. Frame it on the spot where the shed will stay, because the base should not be moved once it is built.