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Shed 10'x12' Gambrel Roof Plans

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These wood working plans include:

The following drawings:

  • Wood Foundation showing the floor joist and foundation.
  • Concrete Slab Foundation showing the profile and anchor bolts in the slab.
  • Concrete Block Foundation showing the anchor bolts, sill plate and footings.
  • Front Side Framing Elevation showing the gable end framing and door opening.
  • Back Side Framing Elevation with the placement of the studs.
  • Front Elevation of the finished door and batons.
  • Truss Layout showing the angles of the cuts for the trusses, their lengths as well as the size of the gussets.
  • Side Elevation showing the layout of the trusses on the side walls.

The plans have a List of Materials, which includes size and quantities for:

  • Exterior trim
  • Studs
  • Plates
  • Trusses
  • Joists
  • Gussets for the trusses
  • OSB for the walls and roof
  • Roofing.

The Instructions include the following topics:

  • The Foundation
    • Concrete Slab: Discussing the placement of anchor bolts; the thickness of the concrete slab and perimeter as well as the material under the slab.
    • Concrete Block: The size of footings required; design of the forms; how to install anchor bolts and the sill plate.
    • Wooden Floor: The wood foundation; the layout of the floor, size of joists, their centers, squaring the floor, how to install tongue and groove (T&G) plywood - staggering and nailing the sheets.

  • The Walls: Installing the bottom plate; layout of the studs, door and windows; headers; constructing the walls, fastening them to each other; bracing the walls.

  • The Trusses: Laying out the trusses full size from the drawings; framing the gable ends and door.

  • Putting it Together: Bracing the walls; laying out the trusses on the walls; erecting the trusses.

  • Sheathing the Walls: Framing and sheathing the gable ends; installing sheathing on the walls.

  • Making the Roof: Sheathing the roof; installing the overhang.

  • The Trim and Door: Trimming the roof, door; constructing and hanging the door.

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