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Shed 12'x16' Gambrel without Loft Plans

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These wood working plans include:

The following drawings:

  • Foundation Plan including sections of the pressure treated wood, concrete slab and concrete block.
  • Elevation of the Back Side showing framing of the studs and height of the walls.
  • Side Elevation showing the truss layout on the walls, as well as the arrangement of wall sheathing.
  • Elevation of the front showing gable end barge boards and door with trim.
  • Elevation of the front #2 showing the framing of the door and overhang.
  • Section of a Truss detailing the layout with gussets and angles of cuts.

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

  • Door trim
  • Corner boards
  • Studs
  • Plates
  • Trusses
  • Joists
  • Sub-floor
  • Wood foundation
  • Gussets for the trusses
  • OSB for the walls and roof
  • Area of the roof
  • Fastenings for the hinges, etc.
  • The framing
  • Sheathing
  • 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, constructing the side walls, bracing the walls.

  • The Trusses: Laying out the trusses full size from the drawings.

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

  • Sheathing the Walls: Framing and sheathing the front and back walls; framing the door; installing sheathing on the walls.

  • Making the Roof: Sheathing the roof; installing the overhang and barge boards.

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

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