8×10 Goat Shelter Plans

If you want to learn more about 8×10 goat shelter plans you have to take a close look over the free plans in the article. I have designed these goat shelter plans so you can protect the animals from the elements, while building it with the least amount of money. The lean to roof and the skid base help you with the cost management and make it easy for almost anyone to get the job done. Furthermore, you can replace the plywood and shingle roof with metal sheets. You only have to attach 2×4 purlins to the rafters, every 2′ on center. Next, fit the metal sheets to the purlins.

If you want to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to plan everything with attention, as to prevent costly mistakes and to build a professional garden project. Invest in high quality materials, such as cedar, pine or redwood, as the bench will be exposed to all kinds of weather. Apply a few coats of paint over the components, to enhance their appearance and to protect them from bad weather.

8×10 Goat Shelter – Free DIY Plans

Building a goat shelter

Materials

• 1 – 2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 96″ long, 2 pieces – 120″ long BASE
• 2 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 120″ long, 7 pieces – 81 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 44 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 6 1/4″ long FRONT WALL
• 3 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 89″ long, 5 pieces – 57″ long 2xSIDE WALL
• 4 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 120″ long, 8 pieces – 57″ long BACK WALL
• 5 – 9 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 120″ long RAFTERS
• 6 – 1 piece – 48″x96″ long, 1 piece – 24″x48″ long, 1 piece – 48″x88″ long, 1 piece – 32″x48″ long, 1 piece – 24″x24″ long, 1 piece – 24″x96″ long ROOF
• 7 – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 120″ long, 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 120″ long, 2 pieces – 131″ long TRIMS
• 8 – 120 sq ft of asphalt shingles, 120 sq ft of tar paper ROOFING
• 9 – 6 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 44 1/4″ long, 2 pieces – 41 1/4″ long, 1 piece – 53″ long DOOR
• 10 – 2 pieces of T1-11 sing – 48″x84 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 24″x84 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 48″x60″ long, 1 piece – 24″x60″ long, 2 pieces – 48″x75″ long, 2 pieces – 48″x87 3/4″ long SIDING

• 2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 10′
• 2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 8′
• 22 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10
• 14 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8′
• 4 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
• 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10′
• 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 10′
• 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 12′
• 5 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 8′
• 120 sq ft of asphalt shingles, 120 sq ft of tar paper
• 9 pieces of T1-11 sing – 4’x8′
• 1 5/8″ screws
• 2 1/2″ screws
• 3 1/2″ screws
• wood glue, stain/paint
• rafter ties
• decorative door hardware kit

Tools

• Hammer, Tape measure, Carpentry square
• Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander, Router
• Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses, Respiratory Mask

Time

• One week

STEP 1: Building the base

Building the skids

The first step of the project is to build the base for the goat shelter. As you can easily notice in the diagram, you need to use 4×4 pressure treated lumber for the skids. Use a circular saw to make the notches at both ends of the skids. Make parallel cuts inside the notches and then remove the excess with a chisel. Smooth the edges with sandpaper.

Assembling the base

Next, select the location for the goat shelter and remove the vegetation level. Level the surface thoroughly and then lay the skids. Lock the beams together tightly and make sure the corners are square. Drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws to lock everything tightly.

STEP 2: Building the goat shelter frame

Side wall frames

The next step of the project is to build the side wall frames. Cut the components at the right dimensions and drill pilot holes through the plates. Insert 3 1/2″ screws to lock the plates to the studs. Make sure the corners are square.

Back wall frame

Use 2×4 lumber for the back wall frame. Assemble the wall with 3 1/2″ screws.

Front wall frame

Build the front wall for the shelter from 2×4 lumber. Notice the door opening and the double header. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the headers and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the studs. You can make adjustments and frame a wider or narrower door opening.

Assembling the shed frame

Fit the wall frames to the floor and plumb them with a spirit level. Drill pilot holes through the bottom plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the skids. Lock the adjacent walls together with 3 1/2″ screws. Make sure the corners are square.

STEP 3: Attaching the siding

Front wall siding panels

Attach the T1-11 siding sheets to the front of the goat shelter. Mark the cut lines and then get the job done with a circular saw. Fit the sheets to the wall frame, align the edges and insert 6d nails, every 8″ along the framing.

Back wall siding panels

Fit the T1-11 siding sheets to the back of the shelter. Align the edges and use 6d nails to lock the sheets to the framing.

STEP 4: Building the lean to roof

Building the rafters

Use 2×4 boards to build the rafters. Use a circular saw to make the birdmouth cuts.

Fitting the rafters

Fit the rafters to the top of the shelter, every 16″ on center, as shown in the diagram. Lock them to the plates and to the top beam with 3 1/2″ screws, after drilling pilot holes. Alternatively, you can use rafter ties.

Side roof supports

Fit the 2×4 supports to the sides of the roof. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and then insert 2 1/2″ screws to secure them into place tightly.

Side siding panels

Fit the siding sheets to the other side of the shelter. Use 6d nails and leave no gaps between the sheets.

Fitting the roof sheets

Fit the 3/4″ plywood sheets from the bottom up. Align the edges flush and leave no gaps between the sheets. Insert 1 5/8″ screws to lock the sheets to the rafters, every 8″ along the framing.

Fitting the overhang beams

Attach the 2×6 trims to the sides of the shed. Use 3 1/2″ screws to secure the trims to the roof structure.

Fitting the overhangs

Use 1×6 slats for the side overhangs. Align the slats to the roof and then insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock the overhangs into place tightly.

Front and back roof trims

Next, fit the 1×6 trims to the front and back of the shed. Align the edges flush and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock them into place.

Fitting the roofing

In order to waterproof the shed, you have to cover the roofing sheets with felt. Make sure the strips of roofing felt overlap at least 2-3″ and staple them to the plywood sheets every 8″. Continue the project by installing the asphalt shingles. Place the starting course at the bottom of the roof, before fitting the rest of the shingles.

PRO TIP: Always read the manufacturer’s instructions, before installing the shingles. They provide essential information about the installation of the shingles.

STEP 5: Finishing touches

8×10 Goat Shelter Plans

Apply a few coats of paint to the exterior of the goat shelter to enhance the look of the structure and to protect the components from decay.

8×10 Goat Shelter Plans – back view

Building the door

Last but not least, you need to build a door for the goat shelter. Lay the 1×6 slats on a level surface and place them equally spaced, as shown in the diagram. Attach the vertical supports to the slats. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws to assemble the gate.

Fitting the diagonal brace

Use 1×6 lumber for the diagonal brace. Use a miter saw to make 45 degree cuts at both ends of the braces. Make sure the corners are square and insert 1 5/8″ screws to lock them into place tightly.

8×10 Goat Shelter Plans

Fit the gate to the opening and secure it into place with hinges. Attach a latch to lock the gate when the goats are inside the shelter.

How to build a goat shelter

This goat shelter is easy to build and it will protect the animals from the elements. If you want something larger, you can easily adjust the dimensions to suit your needs. The lean to roof is easy to build and it will keep the costs down.See more outdoor storage plans and ideas HERE.

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