10×10 Lean to Shed – Step by Step DIY Plans

This step by step woodworking project is about free 10×10 lean to storage shed plans. This simple garden shed features a door to the front, as well as a 24″x36″ window. This square shed features a lean to roof with generous overhangs on all sides. The shed comes with double front doors to the front, so you can have access inside with large objects, such as a lawn mower or furniture. The plans are PDF downloadable and come with full Cut / Shopping lists. Remember that you need to read the local building codes before selecting the right location for the shed and before building the shed. See my other DIY projects HERE. See all my shed plans 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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10×10 Lean to Shed Plans Free – PDF Download

Building a 10×10 shed with lean to roof

Materials

• A – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 120″long, 9 pieces – 117″ long FLOOR
• B – 4 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 120″ long SKIDS
• C – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″ long, 2 pieces – 24″x48″ long, 1 piece – 24″x96″ long, 1 piece – 24″x24″ long FLOORING
• D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 113″ long, 1 piece – 120″ long, 9 pieces – 87″ long 2xSIDE WALL
• E – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 113″ long, 1 piece – 120″ long, 1 piece – 60″ long, 1 piece – 24″ long, 10 pieces – 87″ long, 7 pieces – 27″ long, 2 pieces – 36″ long, 3 pieces – 17″ long, 2 pieces – 78 1/2″ long, 5 pieces – 3″ long, 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 39″ long FRONT WALL
• F – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 120″ long, 1 piece – 113″ long, 11 pieces – 87″ long BACK WALL
• G – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 120″ long, 11 pieces – 22″ long TOP WALL FRAME

• 4 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
• 4 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 10 ft
• 11 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10 ft
• 1 piece of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft
• 13 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10 ft
• 50 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 8d nails, 2 1/2″ screws, 3 1/2″ screws
• 1 5/8″ screws
• wood filler , wood glue, stain/paint
• rafter ties
• joist hangers

Tools

• Safety gloves, glasses
• Miter saw, jigsaw
• Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
• Drill machinery and drill bits

 Time

• 1 week

How to build a 10×10 lean to shed

Floor frame – 10×10

The first step of the project is to build the floor frame for the 10×10 lean to shed. Cut the joists at the right dimensions from 2×6 lumber. Drill pilot holes through the long joists and then drill pilot holes. Insert 3 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular components. Make sure the corners are square. Place the joists every 16″ on center. Measure the diagonals and check if they are equal.

Fitting the skids – 10×10 lean to shed

Fit 4×4 skids under the frame, as shown in the diagram. Use rafter ties to lock the skids to the floor frame. The skids will lift the floor frame from the ground and thus protect the components from moisture. I also recommend you to remove the vegetation layer under the shed. Level the surface and apply a layer of gravel, to help with drainage.

Fitting the floor sheets

Fit the 3/4″ plywood sheets to the floor frame. Align the edges flush and leave no gaps between them. Insert 1 5/8″ screws every 8″ along the framing.

Front wall frame – 10×10 lean to shed

Build the front wall frame for the storage lean to shed. Cut the components at the right dimensions and then lay them on a level surface. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the studs. Use 2×6 lumber for the door double header. Sandwich a piece of 1/2″ plywood between the headers. You can adjust the size of the opening to suit your needs. In my design, the opening is 6 ft wide.

Use 2×4 lumber for the window headers. I have designed the shed so you can install a 24″x36″ window, but it is up to you to choose the size that it suits your needs.

Back wall frame – 10×10 shed

Build the back wall frame from 2×4 lumber. Drill pilot through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the studs. Place double studs to both ends of the walls and make sure the corners are square. Place the studs every 16″ on center. Notice the double studs at both ends of the wall frame. Fit pieces of 1/2″ plywood between the double studs.

Side wall frames

Build the side wall frames for the shed in the same manner described above. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the studs.

Assembling the frame of the 10×10 lean to shed

Fit the side walls to the floor of the shed, as shown in the free plans. Align the edges and plumb the wall frames with a spirit level. Drill pilot holes through the bottom plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the floor. Use temporarily braces to lock the wall frames into place tightly.

Fit the front and back wall frames to the floor frame of the shed. Align the edges flush and plumb them with a spirit level. Drill pilot holes through the bottom plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the floor. In addition, lock the adjacent wall frames together tightly with 2 1/2″ screws. It is important to have a shed frame well put together, so don’t make economy with the wood screws.

Top back wall frame

Use 2×4 lumber for the top back wall. This frame will help you create the lean to for the garden storage shed. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the studs. You can adjust the size of the studs and thus influence the slope of the shed.

Fitting the top back wall frame

Fit the frame to the back of the shed. Align the edges flush, drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws to lock it into place tightly. Plumb the frames with a spirit level.

How to build a 10×10 lean to shed

This shed is sturdy so you don’t have to worry about its integrity for many years. In addition, having the lean to roof makes it the no brainer choice if you are tight on space and you want to build it next to the property line. This shed features a door to the front, as well as a window. This shed is easy to build and it comes with everything you need from a small garden shed, in an attractive package.

10×10 Lean to shed plans – back view

This is the ideal shed for the average homeowner, because it is budget friendly and it provides 100 sq ft of storage area. This also makes for a tiny workshop that you can use for both building projects and storing tools. The shed features a window to the front, so you can have extra light inside the structure.

10×10 Lean to shed plans

If you want to build the lean to roof for this 10×10 storage shed, you should check out PART 2 of the project. I will also show you how to build the double door. If you like my project, don’t forget to SHARE it on Facebook and Pinterest.

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