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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

Building a 14×14 shed

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

How to build a 14×14 shed

Building the floor frame

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.

Fitting the floor sheets

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.

Building the front wall – frame

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.

Building the side wall wih window – framing

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.

Side wall – Framing

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.

Back wall – frame

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.

Assembling the shed frame

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.

Front wall – siding

Fit the panels to the front wall of the shed. Make the cuts so the panels fit around the double door opening.

Side wall – siding

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.

Side wall with window – siding

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.

Back wall – siding

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.

14×14 shed plans

This shed features double front doors and a side man door, for an easy access in the interior, even with large items.

14×14 shed plans – side view

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.

14×14 shed plans dimensions

14×14 gable shed plans

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