8×10 Gable Shed Plans – Garden Shed Plans

If you want to learn more about 8×10 gable shed plans you have to take a close look over the free plans in the article. This is a small garden shed that you can build on the budget and create some storage area in your backyard, that is ideal for tools and boxes. This shed features a side window 24″x32″ and double front doors 6 ft. In addition, the wall height is 8 ft, so you have plenty of space for everything. Remember to read the local codes before starting the project and to comply with the local regulations. The codes differ from one area to another, so it is safer to read them thoroughly.

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 Shed Plans – Gable Shed – Free DIY Plans

Building a 8×10 garden shed

Materials

• 1 – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10 ft long, 9 pieces – 93″ long FLOOR FRAME
• 2 – 3 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 10 ft long SKIDS
• 3 – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″ long, 2 pieces – 24″x48″ long FLOOR
• 4 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft long, 2 pieces – 89″ long, 8 pieces – 90 3/4″ long, 3 pieces – 31″ long, 2 pieces – 32″ long, 3 pieces – 20 3/4″ long, 4 pieces – 27″ long SIDE WALL
• 5 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft long, 2 pieces – 89″ long, 7 pieces – 90 3/4″ long SIDE WALL
• 6 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10 ft long, 1 piece – 113″ long, 11 pieces – 90 3/4″ long BACK WALL
• 7 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 24″ long, 8 pieces – 90 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 10 ft long, 1 piece – 113″ long, 2 pieces – 82 1/2″ long, 6 pieces – 2 3/4″ long, 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 75″ long FRONT WALL
• 8 – 8 pieces of T1-11 siding – 48″x96″ long, 2 pieces – 24″x96″ long, 4 pieces – 48″26 1/4″ long SIDING
• 9 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 68″ long, 1 piece – 8 ft long, 1 piece – 18 1/8″ long 9xTRUSS
• 10 – 10 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 142 1/2″ long PURLINS
• 11 – 4 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 69 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 142 1/2″ long ROOF TRIMS
• 12 – 8 pieces of metal roof sheets – 3’x6′ ROOFING
• 13 – 2 pieces of T1-11 siding – 36″x84 3/4″ long, 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 36″ long, 2 pieces – 77 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 29″ long 2xDOOR
• 14 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 84 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 79″ long JAMBS

• 3 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 10 ft
• 11 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft
• 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10 ft
• 3 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
• 71 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 5 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10 ft
• 9 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 12 ft (rafters)
• 10 pieces of T1-11 siding – 4’x8′
• 2 pieces of T1-11 siding – 4’x10′ (gable ends)
• 11 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 12 ft
• 4 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 12 ft
• 8 pieces of metal roof sheets – 3’x6′
• 48 ft of drip edges
• 1 shed window – 24″x32″
• 1 5/8″ screws
• 2 1/2″ screws
• 3 1/2″ screws
• 2″ nails
• 6d nails
• wood glue, stain/paint
• rafter ties
• 1 1/2″ structural screws
• 3/4″ roofing screws
• door hardware kit
• broom holder

Tools

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

Time

• One weekend

STEP 1: Building the shed floor

Building-the-floor-frame

The first step of the project is to build the floor frame for the 8×10 garden shed. As you can see in the diagram, you need to cut the joists from 2×6 lumber. Lay the components on a level surface and align the edges flush. Drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws to assemble the frame. Make sure the corners are square. Place the joists every 16″ on center.

Fitting-the-skids

Select the location for large storage shed and remove the vegetation layer. Spread a 2-3″ layer of gravel under the shed floor, so you can protect the floor from moisture. Next, lay the 4×4 skids under the floor frame and lock them together with rafter ties.

The skids will lift the floor frame from the ground to protect the components from moisture. Use pressure treated lumber for the floor frame, as the boards will be exposed to moisture.

Floor-sheets—8×10-shed

Fit the 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood sheets to the floor frame and align the edges flush. Leave no gaps between the sheets and secure them into place, every 8″ along the joists, using 1 5/8 screws. Consider buying Pressure Treated lumber for the skids, at least, if not for the floor frame, as well.

STEP 2: Building the shed frame

Side-wall-frame—plain

The next step of the project is to build the side wall frame. 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. Place the studs every 16″ on center. Notice the double to plate, that will add a lot of strength to the wall frame.

Side-wall-with-window-frame

Header

Add a window opening to the opposite side wall frame. As you can see in the diagram, you need to use double 2×4 headers and jack studs. Adjust the size of the opening to suit your needs.

To assemble the double header, join together two pieces of 2×4 lumber and a piece of 1/2″ plywood in the middle. Add glue to the joints and insert 2 1/2″ screws from both sides.

Front-wall-frame

Use 2×4 lumber for the front wall frame. Use 2×6 lumber for the double header (join together two pieces of 2×6 lumber and a piece of 1/2″ plywood at the middle). You can adjust the size of the door opening to suit your needs. Notice the double studs placed at both ends of the walls and the jack studs that support the double header.

You can adjust the size of the opening to suit your needs.

Back-wall-frame—8×10-shed

Build the back wall for the lean to shed, using the same techniques described above.

Fitting-the-front-and-back-wall-frames

Assembling-the-shed-frame

Fit the wall frames to the floor of the 8×10 storage shed and plumb them with a spirit level. Align the bottom plates flush to the exterior edges of the shed floor. Drill pilot holes through the bottom plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the floor. Lock the adjacent walls together with 3 1/2″ screws. Make sure the corners are square.

STEP 2: Building the gable shed roof

Truss-components

Next, you need to build the rafters from 2×4 lumber. Mark the cut lines on the beams and then get the job done with circular saw. Make the 25 degree angle cut to bother ends of the rafters. In addition, you need to make angle cuts to both ends of the bottom chords.

Middle-support-truss

Cut the kind stud and fit it to the truss, as shown in the free plans.

Gussets

Use 1/2″ plywood for the gussets and lock them to the rafters with 1 5/8″ screws. Attach the gussets on both sides of the trusses, except for the end trusses.

I recommend you to assemble one truss and then use it as a template for the rest of the trusses. In this manner, all gable 8 ft trusses will be identical.

Fitting-the-trusses

Fit the trusses to the top of the shed, every 16″ on center. Use rafter ties and 1 1/2″ structural screws to secure the trusses to the top of the shed.

Side-wall-panels

Cut to size and attach the siding panels to the sides of the shed, as shown in the plans. Use 6d nails to secure the panels into place tightly. Use a saw to make the cutout for the window opening.

Back-wall-panels

Fit the T1-11 siding sheets to the back of the shed.

Front-wall-panels

Fit the T1-11 siding sheets to the front of the shed.

Fitting-the-purlins-to-the-garden-shed

Attach the 1×4 purlins to the top of the gable shed. Center the purlins to the roof, checking if you have equal 11 1/4″ overhangs on both sides. Insert 1 5/8″ screws to lock the purlins into place tightly. Fit the purlins every 16″ on center.

Front-roof-trims

Fit the 1×6 trims to the front and back of the roof. Use 2″ nails to secure the trims to the rafters.

Side-roof-trims

Use 1×6 lumber for the side roof trims. Use a miter saw to make the angle cuts at both ends of the trims and then secure them into place with 2″ nails.

Fitting-the-roofing

Install the metal roofing sheets to the top of the shed. Install 3/4″ roofing screws to secure the sheets to the purlins. Install drip edges, as well.

STEP 4: Building the shed doors

Fitting-the-shed-jambs

Fit the 2×4 jambs around the front wall. Align the edges with attention and insert 3 1/2″ screws to secure them into place tightly.

Door-frame-for-shed

Assembling-the-shed-doors

Next, you need to build the door for the lean to storage shed. Use 2×4 lumber for the frame and T1-11 siding sheets for the panels (the piece that you cut out when attaching the front wall panels). Cut the components for the door frame and drill pocket holes, as shown in the diagram. Align the edges flush and check if the corners are square. Insert 2 1/2″ screws to assemble the frame.

After you cut the panels you need to lay them on a level surface. Lay the trims over the panels and then insert a few 1 5/8″ screws to lock them into place. Turn the door upside down and insert more 1 5/8″ screws through the panels into the trims.

Assembling-the-shed-doors

Fit the doors to the opening and then lock them to the jambs with hinges. Install a latch to keep the door closed and your possessions safe.

Fitting-the-side-window

Install the 24″x32″ window to the side of the garden shed. Next, attach the 1×4 trims around the window. That will enhance the look of the shed.

Build-a-8X10-gable-shed-plans

You can add decorative trims to the shed to make it pop. In addition, add a vent to make sure the air circulates properly inside the shed.

How-to-build-a-8×10-gable-shed

Last but not least, you need to take care of the finishing touches. Apply a few coats of paint over the exterior of the shed. A little paint will get you far in terms of appearance, and it is a relatively small investment.

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8×10-shed-plans—side-view

You can see all my storage plans HERE. See 10×12 lean to shed plans and 12×16 storage shed plans.

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