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8x8 Lean-To Storage Shed Plan
Build this 8x8 lean-to shed yourself. Every board, cut and step, drawn in 3D across 43 pages.
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The 3DSHEDPLANS 8x8 lean-to shed plan is a PDF for an 8 ft wide, 8 ft deep storage shed (64 sq ft) with a 3/12 lean-to roof, a single door and 1 window. It has a shopping list with quantities, a cut list for every part and 20 step-by-step sections.
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8×8 lean-to shed specs
| Width x depth | 8′ (96″) by 8′ (96″) |
| Floor area | 64 sq ft |
| Roof | Lean-To, 3/12, 8″ eaves |
| Wall height | 103 1/8″ front, 80″ back |
| Overall height (approx.) | 9′ 11 1/4″ |
| Door | single, 39″ by 76 1/2″ rough opening |
| Windows | 1 |
| Foundation | pressure-treated 4×4 skids on a compacted gravel pad |
| Floor | 2×6 pressure-treated joists 16 in on center, 3/4 in tongue and groove plywood |
| Walls | 2×4 studs 16 in on center, 5/8 in T1-11 siding |
| Roofing | 7/16 in OSB, felt, drip edge, 3-tab asphalt shingles |
| The PDF | 43 pages, 20 step-by-step sections |
Rules for sheds vary by town, so check your local permit office before you build.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the 8×8 lean-to shed?
It is 8 ft wide and 8 ft deep, 64 sq ft of floor. The roof peaks about 9' 11 1/4" above the ground.
What foundation does the 8×8 lean-to shed use?
Pressure-treated 4×4 skids on a compacted gravel pad, with a 2×6 floor frame 16 in on center and 3/4 in tongue and groove plywood on top.
Are the door and window in the plan?
The plan shows how to build and hang the door. The window is a ready-made unit you buy and set in the framed opening.
Do I need a permit for an 8×8 shed?
Rules for sheds vary by town and HOA. Check your local permit office before you build.
More about the 8×8 lean-to shed plan
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Shed Plan Includes:
A Full-Fledge Material List with Required Quantity
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Our 8×8 Lean-To 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.
Shed Plan Includes:
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! Our 8×8 Lean-To 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 takes you through it in plain words, without jargon. Right from building the foundation to the walls and even the roofing, we have everything covered for you.
Shed Plan Includes:
3D Rendered Images for Reality Check
2D images are a thing of the past! Our 8×8 Lean-To 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.
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1st Reason
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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 8×8 Lean-To Storage Shed Plan, you get clear instructions, material lists and diagrams to go through the process easily.
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3rd Reason
You Will Reclaim Your House Again
Our 8×8 Lean-To Storage Shed has 168 sq ft of floor for your storage. Whether you garden or play sports, 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.
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This Is Exactly What You’ll Get with Your 8×8 Lean-To Storage Shed Plan!
19 step-by-step sections that guide you through the whole process.
Designed for beginners as well as for the professionals.
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Comprehensive materials list that gives you exactly what you need.
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How to Build a 8×8 Lean-To Shed: The Steps at a Glance
This is a short overview of how the 8×8 lean-to shed goes together. The full plan PDF has 20 step-by-step sections on 43 pages, with the cut length and count of every part, a shopping list with quantities and drawings for the steps.
Step # 1: Check the Rules Where You Live
Rules for sheds, such as size limits, setbacks and permits, vary by town and HOA. Check your local permit office before you build.
Step # 2: Know the Size of Your 8×8 Shed
The shed is 8 ft wide and 8 ft deep (64 sq ft of floor). The front wall is 103 1/8″ tall and the back wall 80″, so the roof slopes 3/12 to the back. The roof peaks about 9′ 11 1/4″ above the ground. It has a single door in the front wall and 1 window (36″ by 36″ rough opening). The plan estimates about 48 hours of work for two people.
Step # 3: Get the Tools and Materials
You need basic carpentry tools: a circular saw, a speed square, a drill/driver, a framing hammer or nailer, a 4 ft level and a tape measure. The main materials are pressure-treated 4×4 skids and 2×6 floor joists, 3/4 in tongue and groove plywood, 2×4 studs, 5/8 in T1-11 siding, 2×4 rafters, 7/16 in OSB, roofing felt, drip edge and asphalt shingles. The plan’s shopping list gives the quantity of each.
Step # 4: Build the Foundation and Floor
Lay a compacted gravel pad and set the pressure-treated 4×4 skids level in both directions. Build the floor frame from pressure-treated 2×6 joists 16 in on center, square it by measuring the diagonals, fix it to the skids, then glue and screw the 3/4 in tongue and groove plywood on top.
Important Tips:
- Build the foundation where the shed will stand. Moving a finished shed is hard work.
- Clear plants and loose soil so the pad sits on flat, firm ground.
- Crown every skid up. The floor weight will flatten it.
Step # 5: Frame and Raise the Walls
- Frame each wall flat on the floor with 2×4 studs 16 in on center, with headers over the door and window openings.
- The door rough opening is 3′ 3″ wide by 6′ 4 1/2″ tall.
- Raise each wall with a helper, check it plumb with a level, brace it and nail the corners together.
- Cover the walls with 5/8 in T1-11 siding. The plan gives the size of every sheet.
Step # 6: Frame the Roof
- Set the 2×4 rafters 16 in on center from the high front wall to the low back wall.
- The roof slopes 3/12 and overhangs 8″ past the walls.
Step # 7: Sheathe and Shingle the Roof
- Nail 7/16 in OSB over the rafters.
- Add roofing felt and drip edge, then the asphalt shingles. Follow the shingle maker’s instructions.
Step # 8: Door, Window and Trim
- Build the door from the plan and hang it.
- Set the window in its framed opening by the maker’s instructions.
- Add the fascia, soffit and corner trim.
Step # 9: Finishing Touches
- Paint or stain all exposed wood to protect it from the weather.
- Add shelves and hooks to suit what you store.
Want every measurement? The full 8×8 Lean-To Storage Shed Plan PDF has the shopping list, the cut list and 20 step-by-step sections with drawings.
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