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This step by step woodworking project is about 14×14 gable shed plans plans. I have designed this large square shed, so you can store a lot of items securely. This square shed features double front doors and a side door with a large window. This would be ideal if you have lots of tools to store, or if you need a small workshop in the backyard. See my other DIY projects HERE.
We recommend you to invest in the best materials you could afford. Therefore, you should buy weather-resistant lumber, such as pine or cedar. Always take accurate measurements before adjusting the size of the components at the proper size. Drill pilot holes trough the components before inserting the wood screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. See all my Premium Plans HERE.
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14×14 Shed Plans
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Materials
- A – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 168″ long, 12 pieces – 165″ long FLOOR FRAME
- B – 3 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″ long, 3 pieces – 48″x72″ long, 1 piece – 24″x96″ long, 1 piece – 24″x72″ long FLOOR
- C – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 168″ long, 1 piece – 161″ long, 2 pieces – 32 1/2″ long, 6 pieces – 91 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 86″ long, 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 99″ long FRONT WALL
- D – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 168″ long, 1 piece – 161″ long, 11 pieces – 91 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 121 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 14 1/2″ long, 3 pieces – 37″ long, 2 pieces – 36″ long, 6 pieces – 7 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 78 1/2″ long, 4 pieces – 39″ long, 2 pieces – 35″ long SIDE WALL
- E – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 168″ long, 1 piece – 161″ long, 10 pieces – 91 1/2″ long SIDE WALL
- F – 2 piece of 2×4 lumber – 161″ long, 1 piece – 168″ long, 8 pieces – 91 1/2″ long BACK WALL
- F – 11 pieces of T1-11 5/8″ siding – 48″x96″ long, 3 pieces – 24″x96″ long, 1 piece – 8 1/2″x48″ long, 1 piece – 8 1/2″24″ long SIDING
- 5 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 14′
- 14 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 14′
- 7 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″
- 12 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 14′
- 42 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8′
- 3 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8′
- 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10′
- 13 pieces of T1-11 5/8″ siding – 4’x8′
- 2 1/2″ screws, 3 1/2″ screws, 1 5/8″ screws
- 4d nails, 16d nails
- joist hanger
- structural nails for ties
- wood filler , wood glue, stain/paint
Tools
- Safety gloves, glasses
- Miter saw, jigsaw
- Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- Drill machinery and drill bits
Time
- One week
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How to build a 14×14 shed
The first step of the project is to build the floor of the shed from 2×6 joists. Cut the joists at the right dimensions and then lay them on a level surface. Drill pilot holes through the side joists and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular components. Make sure the corners are square and align the edges flush.
Fit the 3/4″ plywood sheets to the floor of the shed. Cut the sheets at the right dimensions and then align the edges flush. Leave no gaps between the sheets and then secure them to the joists, every 8″. Insert 1 5/8″ screws to secure the sheets into place tightly.
Frame the front wall from 2×4 lumber. As you can easily notice in the plans, you need to leave enough space for double door opening, which you can adjust to suit your needs. Use 2×6 lumber for the double header. Fit 1/2″ plywood between the beams and then sandwich them together with 2 1/2″ screws.
Framing the other side wall for the storage shed is a little bit more complex, as you need to frame a window opening and a door opening. Use 2×6 lumber and 1/2″ plywood for the headers. Moreover, you can adjust the size of the openings to suit your needs. Drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws to lock everything together tightly.
Build the plain side wall from 2×4 lumber. Drill pilot through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the studs. Place the studs every 24″ on center. Place double studs to both ends of the walls and make sure the corners are square.
Build the back wall for the shed in the same manner described above. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the studs. Place the studs every 24″ on center.
Fit the wall frames to the floor of the shed. Align the edges flush and drill pilot holes through the bottom plates. Insert 3 1/2″ screws to secure the walls to the floor frame. Moreover, you need to lock the adjacent walls together tightly. Make sure the corners are square, drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2″ screws.
Fit the panels to the front wall of the shed. Make the cuts so the panels fit around the double door opening.
Attach the 4’x8′ T1-11 siding to the side wall of the shed. Align the edges flush with the top and insert 6-8d nails, every 8″ along the framing. Leave no gaps between the sheets, for a professional result.
Fit the panels to the opposite side wall, as shown in the diagrams. Use a saw to make cuts so you can fit the sheets around the openings.
Fit the siding sheets to the back of the shed. Use 6-8d nails to lock the sheets into place. Leave no gaps between the sheets for a professional result.
This shed features double front doors and a side man door, for an easy access in the interior, even with large items.
Make sure you check out PART 2 and PART 3 of the shed project, so you lean how to build the gable roof and the doors. Don’t forget to take a look over the rest of my shed plans, as well.
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2 comments
Thank you for the plans. I had a quick question. Were do the 5 4″x4″x14 pieces of wood go?
These are for the skids. They go under the floor, equally spaced to lift the shed from the ground a little and protect the joists from moisture.