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How to build a gambrel storage shed

[step 1 Foundation] [step2 Sidewalls] [step 3 Roof frame] [step 4 Front wall and door] [Step 5 Back wall and roof decking] [step 6 Trim] [step 7 Shingles and paint]

 

This is a wooden 8x8 gambrel storage shed. This shed is built on a skid foundation, this makes it portable, in case it needs to be moved. Use the step by step links on top to navigate.

Gambrel shed  

8x8 Gambrel Storage Shed - How to build a shed, see my pictures and step by step instructions on top, shed details below.

 

Shed details - click here -

 

8x8 Gambrel Storage Shed Material List / Cutting List

2- 4x4 Treated Pine 8'- Skids
2- 2x4 Treated Pine 8'- Bands
7- 2x4 Treated Pine 93"- Floor Joists
2- 3/4" Plywood 4x8- Floor Decking
4- 2x4 Pine 8'- Plates
10- 2x4 Pine 43"- Wall Studs
10- 2x4 Pine 36"- Rafters (20 degree one end, 22 ½ degree other end)
10- 2x4 Pine 36"- Rafters (22 1/2 degree each end)
4- 1/2" siding 4x4- Siding for side walls
4- 1/2" siding 4x8- Siding for end walls
2- 2x6 Pine 36 "- trim (20 degree one end 22 1/2 degree other end)
2- 2x6 Pine 36 "- trim (22 1/2 degree each end)
2- 1x6 x36" Pine - trim (20 degree one end 22 1/2 degree other end)
2- 1x6 x36" Pine trim (22 1/2 degree each end)
4- 1/2" Plywood 36" x 8'- Roof Decking
4- bundles 3-tab shingles
Roofing 1 roll 15# felt Roof underlayment
8- 1x3 x43"- Outside Corner Trim
15- Gussets
1- 2x4 Pine 57"- Lintel
1- 2x4 Pine 48"- Header
1- 4" Hasp
1 lbs 12d common nails
3 lbs- 6d common nails
2 lbs- roof tacks
DOOR MATERIAL

2- 2x4 Pine 74"- Jambs
4- 2x4 Pine 74"- Uprights
4- 2x4 Pine 16 3/4"- Stiles
2- 2x6 Pine 16 3/4"- Base
16- Corner Blocks
2 Pair- 4" Butt Hinges

Shed details

barn style storage shed

Storage shed foundation

storage shed foundation

 

Storage shed side walls

storage shed side wall

 

Lower rafter

shed lower rafter

 

Upper rafter

shed upper rafter

 

Storage shed front view

storage shed front view

 

Door view

storage shed door

 


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