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How to build a gambrel storage shed

This storage shed has a skid foundation, this makes it portable, in case it needs to be moved.

8x8 Gambrel Storage Shed - These instructions will take you through the steps involved to build a basic 8'x8' gambrel style shed.

8x8 Gambrel Storage Shed Material List / Cutting List

2- 4x4 Pressure Treated 8'- Skids
2- 2x4 Pressure Treated 8'- Bands
7- 2x4 Pressure Treated 93"- Floor Joists
2- 5/8" Plywood 4x8- Floor Decking
10- 2x4 37 1/8"- Bottom Rafters (22.5 degree each end)

10- 2x4 37 1/4" -Top Rafter (22.5 degree each end)

24- Gussets

4- 2x4 8'- Plates
10- 2x4 43"- Wall Studs
4- 5/8" T1-11 siding 4'x4' - Siding for side walls

4- 5/8" T1-11 siding 4'x8' - Siding for end walls

2- 5/8" Plywood 8'x37 1/8" - Bottom Roof Decking

2- 5/8 Plywood 8' x 37 1/4" -Top Roof Decking
4- bundles 3-tab shingles
Roofing 1 roll 15# felt Roof underlayment

2- 2x6 37 5/8"- bottom front trim (22.5 degree each end)

2- 2x6 37 3/4"- top front trim (22.5 degree each end)

2- 1x6 37 5/8"- bottom back trim (22.5 degree each end)

2- 1x6 37 3/4"- top back trim (22.5 degree each end)

8- 1x4 42 1/2" Outside Corner Trim

2- 1x6 97 1/4" sidewall trim

1 lbs 12d common nails
3 lbs- 6d common nails
2 lbs- roof tacks

DOOR MATERIAL

1- 2x4 57"- Lintel
1- 2x4 48"- Header

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

1- 4" Hasp