8x12 Dormer Shed Plans

8×12 Traditional Shed Plans Include The Following:

• Materials List: The shed plans include a complete materials list that is broken down by parts of the shed.
• Foundation The shed plans include plans for a wood rail foundation
• Floor: 2×6 floor joists with 3/4″ floor sheathing.
• Walls Framing: 2×4 framing at 16″ on center with a double top plate, just like a home is framed.
• Wall Height: The shed wall height uses 92 5/8″ framing studs which make an 8′-1″ wall.
• Door: Home Built Door
  • Double Door Size – 5′-0″ x 6′-8″
• Siding: T-111 exterior siding. Other sidings such as vinyl may be used.
• Roof: The roof is framed using 2×6’s and 2×4’s to build the rafters. It is sheeted with 1/2″ O.S.B. The plans give you the dimensions and cut angles so you can build the roof rafters on the ground and then put them up on the top plates.
• Roof Pitch: 10/12, this means that for every 10 inches of rise there is 12 inches of run horizontally. The dormer roof is a 4 in 12 pitch
• Roof Overhang: 12″ on the sides and gable ends.
• Trim: 1×4 and 1×6 wood, Masonite or cement trim materials are used to finish the corners, roof eves and facia, and door.
• Floor Load: 50 pounds per square foot for framed floors. You don’t want your shed floor to feel spongy.
• Roof Snow Load: 40 pounds per square foot. This is more than adequate for most areas. If you live in an area with a high snow load you should check with your local building department for your local snow load. Contact us and we can specify stronger roof framing.

• The 8×12 storage shed plans include:

        Loft – This shed comes with a loft that has an opening in front of the upper windows.

  • Multiple Door Options – The plans are designed for pre-hung door and also include construction drawings for home built doors.
  • 5 Foundations – Skid, concrete slab, poured concrete pier, concrete block pier, precast pier.