10×12 Shed Plans

This step by step diy project is about diy 10×12 shed plans. I have designed this shed so you can store your garden tools and outdoor furniture in a stylish and durable manner. This garden project has more parts so take a look over the rest of the sections to learn how to build the roof and the door. Moreover, I have designed shed with many sizes so check them out, as well. Take a look over the rest of my woodworking plans, if you want to get more building inspiration.

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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10×12 Shed Plans

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Cut & Shopping Lists

• A – 5 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 144″ long SKIDS
• B – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 144″ long, 10 pieces – 117″long FLOOR
• C – 3 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″ long, 3 pieces – 24″x48″ long FLOORING
• D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 113″ long, 1 piece – 120″ long, 6 pieces – 85″ long 2xSIDE WALL
• D – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 144″ long, 1 piece – 137″ long, 2 pieces – 54″ long, 8 pieces – 85″ long, 2 pieces – 39″ long, 2 pieces – 75 1/2″ long FRONT WALL
• D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 144″ long, 1 piece – 137″ long, 7 pieces – 85″ long BACK WALL
• E – 10 pieces of T1-11 – 48″x96″ long, 2 pieces – 24″x48″ long SIDING

• 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 12′
• 10 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10′
• 5 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 12′
• 4 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″
• 6 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10′
• 6 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 12′
• 30 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8′
• 11 pieces of T1-11 – 48″x96″
• 8d nails, 2 1/2″ screws, 3 1/2″ screws
• 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: 10×12 Shed Plans
• PART 2: 10×12 Shed Roof Plans
• PART 3: 10×12 Shed door and Trims Plans

Building a free 10×12 shed

Building-the-shed-floor-frame

The first step of the project is to frame the floor for the 10×12 shed. Cut the floor joists from 2×6 lumber at the right dimensions using a good saw. Smooth the edges with sandpaper and align the components with attention. Make sure the corners are right-angled and drill pilot holes through the rim joists. Insert 3 1/2″ screws to lock everything together tightly.

Attaching the flooring

Next, attach the 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood sheets to the joists. Align the sheets with attention and insert 1 1/4″ screws to lock them into place tightly. Leave no gaps between the sheets for a neat result.

Attaching the skids

Continue the project by attaching the 4×4 skids to the floor frame. Place the skids equally spaced and lock them to the joists with ties.

Building-the-side-walls

Assemble the side walls from 2x4s. Make sure you cut the studs and the plates at the right dimensions. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the studs. Place the studs every 24″ on center, making sure the corners are square and the edges flush.

Building-the-front-wall-frame

Continue the project by assembling the font wall for the gable shed. As you can easily notice in the diagram, you need to frame the door opening.

Building-the-back-wall-frame

Next, frame the back wall for the 10×12 shed. Assemble the walls on a plane floor, making sure the corners are square and that all joints are rigid.

Fitting the front and back walls

After assembling the wall frames you need to install them to the floor of the shed. Align the edges with attention and use a spirit level to plumb them before locking them into place tightly. Use temporarily braces to lock the front and back walls to the floor. Drill pilot holes through the bottom plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the floor frame.

Fit the side walls to the shed, as shown in the diagram. Insert the screws through the bottom plates into the

Fitting the side walls

Build the exterior walls from 5/8″ T1-11 siding. As you can notice in the diagram, you need to make some cuts to the sheets so you cover the whole surface. Use 8d galvanized nails to secure the sheets to the wall frames. Align everything with attention and insert the nails every 8″ along the studs.

Fitting the front sheets

Make the cuts to the sheet that goes around the door opening. Align everything so the edges are flush and secure them into place with 8d nails.

Back Wall

Attach the rest of the sheets to the back wall of the shed. Align the edges with attention and secure them to the wall studs with 8d nails or screws. Make sure you leave no gaps between the sheets for a professional result.

10×12 Shed Plans

Make sure you check out the rest of the project, so you learn how to frame the roof and how to attach the door and the trims to the shed. In addition, I have lots of other shed projects on the site so I recommend you to browse through all alternatives before starting the building project.

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