8x12-TV Victorian Shed Plans Emailed

8x12 Traditional Shed Plans Include The Following:

• Materials List: The shed plans come with a complete materials list that is broken down by parts of the shed.
• Foundation The shed plans include plans for a wood rail foundation
• Floor: 2x6 floor joists with 3/4" floor sheathing.
• Storage Loft Floor: Framed using 2x4 joists at 16" on center with 5/8" sheeting.
• Walls Framing: 2x4 framing at 16" on center with a double top plate, just like a home is framed.
• Wall Height: The shed wall height is 8'-1". They are framed using 92 5/8" framing studs which make an 8'-1" tall.
• Door: Home Built Door
  • Double End Door Size - 5'-0" x 6'-8"
  • Side Door - 2'-6" x 6'-8"
• Siding: T-111 exterior siding. Other sidings such as vinyl may be used.
• Roof: The roof is framed using 2x6's for the rafters. It is sheeted with 1/2" O.S.B. The plans give you the dimensions and cut angles so you can build the roof rafters on the ground and then put them up on the top plates.
• Roof Pitch: 10/12, this means that for every 10 inches of rise there is 12 inches of run horizontally.
• Roof Overhang: 10" on the sides and 10" on the front and back.
• Roofing: 25 year asphalt shingles
• Trim: 1x4 and 1x6 wood, masonite or cement trim materials are used to finish the corners, roof eves and facia, and door.
• Floor Load: 50 pounds per square foot for framed floors. You don't want your shed floor to feel spongy.
• Roof Snow Load: 40 pounds per square foot. This is more than adequate for most areas. If you live in an area with a high snow load you should check with your local building department for your local snow load. Contact us and we can specify stronger roof framing.