10×16 Gambrel Shed Plans

This step by step diy project is about 10×16 gambrel shed plans. This barn shed is a great addition to your backyard, if you need more storage space. The main features of this project are the front double doors, the gambrel roof and the side door with window. Take a look over the rest of my woodworking plans, if you want to get more building inspiration. Remember that you need to select the site for the shed with attention and that you have to comply with a few legal regulations.

When buying the lumber, you should select the planks with great care, making sure they are straight and without any visible flaws (cracks, knots, twists, decay). Investing in cedar or other weather resistant lumber is a good idea, as it will pay off on the long run. Use a spirit level to plumb and align the components, before inserting the galvanized screws, otherwise the project won’t have a symmetrical look. If you have all the materials and tools required for the project, you could get the job done in about a day. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

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10×16 Gambrel Shed Plans

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Cut & Shopping Lists

• A – 4 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 192″ long SKIDS
• B – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 192″ long, 13 pieces – 117″long FLOOR FRAME
• C – 4 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″ long, 4 pieces – 24″x48″ long FLOOR
• D – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 185″ long, 1 piece – 192″ long, 1 piece – 152″ long, 1 piece – 8″ long, 13 pieces – 91 1/2″ long, 3 pieces – 37″ long, 5 pieces – 7 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 78 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 36″ long, 4 pieces – 39″ long, 2 pieces – 35″ long SIDE WALL WITH WINDOW
• E – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 192″ long, 1 piece – 185″ long, 11 pieces – 91 1/2″ long SIDE WALL
• F – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 120″ long, 2 pieces – 113″ long, 2 pieces – 20 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 86″ long, 4 pieces – 91 1/2″ long, 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 75″ long FRONT WALL
• G – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 113″ long, 1 piece – 120″ long, 6 pieces – 91 1/2″ long BACK WALL 
• H – 8 pieces of T1-11 siding – 48″x96″ long, 4 pieces – 48″x94 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 24″x94 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 7″x24″ long SIDING

• 4 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 16′
• 13 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10′
• 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 16′
• 5 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″
• 6 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 16′
• 6 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10′
• 42 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8′
• 5 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8′
• 13 pieces of T1-11 5/8″ siding – 4’x8′
• 2 1/2″ screws, 3 1/2″ screws, 1 5/8″ screws
• 4d nails, 16d nails, 6d nails
• wood filler , wood glue, stain/paint

Tools

 Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level

 Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

 Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

 One day

Related

• PART 1: 10×16 Gambrel Shed Plans 
• PART 2: 10×16 Gambrel Shed Roof Plans
• PART 3: 10×16 Gambrel Doors Plans

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How to build a 10×16 gambrel shed

Building a shed floor 10×16

The first step of the project is to build the floor frame for the barn shed. Cut the joists from 2×6 lumber at the right dimensions. Drill pilot holes through the rim joists and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular joists. Place the joists every 16″ on center. Make sure the corners are square and align the edges flush.

Fitting the skids

Use 4×4 lumber for the skids. Choose the location for the shed and then level it properly. Compact a layer of gravel before laying the skids, equally spaced. Lay the floor frame to the skids, making sure the corners are square. Measure the diagonals for the floor frame and make adjustments until they are perfectly equal. Toenail the floor frame to the skids.

Fitting the floor sheets

Fit the 3/4″ plywood sheets to the floor frame. Align the edges flush and leave no gaps between the sheets. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws, every 8″ along the rafters.

Building the wall frames

Side-wall-frame

Build the plain side wall for the shed from 2×4 lumber. Mark the cut lines on the beams and then get the job done with a saw. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the studs. Place the studs every 24″ on center.

Front-wall-frame

Frame the front wall for the 10×16 gambrel shed. Cut the components at the right dimensions and then drill pilot holes through the plates. Insert 3 1/2″ screws through the plates into the studs. Use 2×6 lumber for the door double header. Fit a piece of 1/2″ plywood between the 2×6 headers. Add glue to the joints, drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock everything together tightly.

Side-wall-frame-with-window-and-door

Frame the other side wall for the gambrel shed using 2×4 lumber for the plates and studs. In addition, use 2×6 lumber for the headers. You can adjust the size of the window and door openings, according to your needs.

Back wall – Frame

Build the back wall for the shed in the same manner described above. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the studs. Place the studs every 24″ on center for a professional result.

Assembling the shed frame

Fit the wall frames to the floor of the shed and align the edges flush. Use a spirit level to plumb the walls vertically and then drill pilot holes through the bottom plates. Insert 3 1/2″ screws through the bottom plates into the floor. Moreover, you need to lock the adjacent walls together tightly with 3 1/2″ screws.

Fitting the siding sheets

Back wall – Siding

Attach the T1-11 siding panels to the back of the shed. As you can easily notice in the plans, you need to inset the sheets 1 1/2″ screws from the top plate. Use 6-8d nails to lock the sheets into place. Insert the nails every 8″ along the framing for a professional result.

Side wall – Siding

Fit the T1-11 siding sheets to the sides of the shed, as well. Leave no gaps between the sheets and align the edges flush with the edges.

Side wall with window – Siding

Fit the siding sheets to the opposite size of the shed. As you can easily notice in the diagram, you need to make a few cuts around the window and door opening. Align the edges flush and insert 6-8d nails, every 8″, so you can lock them into place tightly.

Front wall – Siding

Cut the sheets for the front of the shed. Align the sheets and then lock them into place with 6-8d nails, as shown in the diagram.

Finishing touches

10×16 Gambrel Shed Plans – side view

You need to take a look over PART 2 of the project, so you learn how to build the gambrel roof. This compact storage shed features double front doors and a secondary door to one side. You can even frame a loft to the storage shed, if you want to enhance the storage capacity of the shed.

10×16 Gambrel Shed Plans

Don’t forget to take a look over PART 2 to learn how to build the gambrel roof for the shed. Moreover, you need to check out PART 3 of the projet, so you learn how to build the double doors.

This woodworking project was about 10×16 barn shed plans free. If you want to see more outdoor plans, check out the rest of our step by step projects and follow the instructions to obtain a professional result.

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