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10×12 Lean To Shed Plans – Overview

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10×12 Lean To Shed Plans – Material List

Shopping List

A shopping list is included. Since lumber can be purchased in different sizes the shopping list will
vary. Study the cut list to see what will work best for you.

(material for door/window not included)

Floor
2 – 2×6 pressure treated – 12′
10 – 2×6 pressure treated – 10′
3 – 4×4 presuure treated – 12′
4 – 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood – 4×8 sheets
Walls
4 – 2×4 – 12′
4 – 2×4 – 10′
30 – 2×4 – 8′
Rafters
7 – 2×4 – 12′
Siding
11 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4×8 sheet
Roof
7 – 2×4 – 14′
3 – 2×4 – 8′
Trim
10 – 1×4 – 8′
Hardware
3 1/2″ galvanized nails
2″ deck screws
2″ galvanized finishing nails
corrugated roofing panels
roofing panel screws
3 – door hinge
1 – door handle
1 – door latch

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Cutting List

(material for door/window not included)

Floor
2 – 2×6 – 12′
10 – 2×6 – 9′ 9″
4 – 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood – 4×8 sheets (cut to size)
Walls
4 – 2×4 – 12′
9 – 2×4 – 7′ 4 1/2″
21 – 2×4 – 5′ 8 1/2″
4 – 2×4 – 9′ 5″
Rafters
7 – 2×4 – 11′ 10 3/8″
4 – 2×4 – 8′ (cut to size)
Siding
11 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4×8 sheet (cut to size)
Roof
7 – 2×4 – 14′
3 – 2×4 – 8′ (cut to size)
Trim
10 – 1×4 – 8′ (cut to size)

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Floor

Cut two 2×6’s to 12′ long for the floor band. Cut ten 2×6’s to 9′ 9″ for the floor joist. Cut three 4×4’s to
12′ long for the skids.

Assemble as shown on illustration above, floor joist are spaced 16″ O.C., use 3 1/2″ nails, nail through
the bands and into the joist.

Square the floor frame by measuring diagonally until both sides measure the same.

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Measure and cut to size the 3/4″ tongue and groove floor deck.

Screw 2″ deck screws through the plywood floor and into the floor frame.

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Walls

Front Wall Frame:

Wall studs are spaced 24″ O.C.

Cut two 2×4’s to 12′ long for the top and bottom plate. Cut nine 2×4’s to 7′ 4 1/2″ for the wall studs.

See door and window PDF for framing details.

Use 3 1/2″ nails to assemble wall frame.

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Back Wall Frame:

Wall studs are spaced 24″ O.C.

Cut two 2×4’s to 12′ long for the top and bottom plate. Cut nine 2×4’s to 5′ 8 1/2″ for the wall studs.

Use 3 1/2″ nails to assemble wall frame.

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Side Wall Frame:

Cut four 2×4’s to 9′ 5″ long for the top and bottom plate. Cut twelve 2×4’s to 5′ 8 1/2″ for the wall
studs.

Use 3 1/2″ nails to assemble wall frame as shown on illustration above.

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Secure the wall frames using 3 1/2″ nails.

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Rafters

Cut seven 2×4’s to 11′ 10 3/8″ for the rafters. Cut the ends of the rafters as shown on illustration below.

Before cutting all rafters make sure to test the first rafter for a good fit and use it as a template for
cutting the remaining rafters.

Cut the bottom rafter end as shown on illustration above.

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Cut the top rafter end as shown on illustration above.

Rafters are spaced out 24″ O.C., install using 3 1/2″ nails.

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Measure and cut the top wall studs for the side walls to size, notch around rafters and install using 3
1/2″ nails.

Cut 2×4 blocking to size and install between rafters using 3 1/2″ nails.

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Siding

Measure and cut the t1-11 exterior siding to size, notch front and back siding around rafters. Install
siding using 2″ finishing nails.

Cut door and window opening, see PDF for door and window details.

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Roof

Cut seven 2×4’s to 14′ long for the purlins. Install purlins as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″
nails.

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Measure and cut 2×4 blocking and install between the purlins using 3 1/2″ nails.

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Install the metal corrugated roofing panels.

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Door

Install door.

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Trim

Measure and cut 1×4’s to size for the corner and window trim. Install the 1×4 trim using 2″ finishing
nails.

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