10×10 Gable Shed Plans – Free Garden Shed DIY

If you want to learn more about 10×10 gable shed plans you have to take a close look over the free plans in the article. This square shed features a gable roof with double front doors and a man door to the side. In addition, the shed features a window to one side to get a lot of light inside. 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.

10×10 Gable Shed Plans – Free Garden Shed DIY

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Materials

• 1 – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10 ft long, 9 pieces – 117″ long FLOOR FRAME
• 2 – 3 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 10 ft long SKIDS
• 3 – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″ long, 1 piece – 24″x48″ long, 1 piece – 32″x48″ long, 1 piece – 48″x88″ long, 1 piece – 24″x96″ long, 1 piece – 24″x24″ long FLOOR
• 4 – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 54″ long, 1 piece – 30″ long, 1 piece – 113″ long, 1 piece – 120″ long, 10 pieces – 91 1/2″ long, 3 pieces – 18″ long, 2 pieces – 36″ long, 3 pieces – 26 1/2″ long, 4 pieces – 7 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 78 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 39″ long SIDE WALL
• 5 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 120″ long, 1 piece – 113″ long, 11 pieces – 91 1/2″ long SIDE WALL
• 6 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 113″ long, 1 piece – 120″ long, 9 pieces – 91 1/2″ long BACK WALL
• 7 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 20 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 120″ long, 1 piece – 113″ long, 6 pieces – 91 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 78 1/2″ long, 6 pieces – 7 1/2″ long, 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 75″ long FRONT WALL
• 8 – 8 pieces of T1-11 siding – 48″x96″ long, 3 pieces – 24″x96″ long, 1 piece – 16″x24″ long, 4 pieces – 48″x33″ long, 2 pieces – 24″x40″ long SIDING
• 9 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 84″ long, 1 piece – 120″ long, 1 piece – 32 1/2″ long 9xTRUSS
• 10 – 12 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 142 1/2″ long PURLINS
• 11 – 4 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 86″ long, 2 pieces – 142 1/2 TRIMS
• 12 – 8 pieces of 3’x8′ metal sheet roofing ROOFING
• 13 – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 80″ long, 1 piece – 43″ long, 1 piece – 79″ long JAMBS
• 14 – 1 piece of T1-11 siding – 36″x80″ long, 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 36″ long, 2 pieces – 73″ long, 1 piece – 29″ long 3xDOOR

• 3 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 10 ft
• 11 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10 ft
• 3 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
• 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x4′
• 19 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10 ft
• 84 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft
• 1 piece of 1/2″ plywood – 4’x8′
• 12 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 12 ft
• 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 12 ft
• 4 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 8 ft
• 14 pieces of T1-11 siding – 4’x8′
• 8 pieces of 3’x8′ metal sheet roofing
• 1 window – 24″x36″
• 1 5/8″ screws
• 2 1/2″ screws
• 3 1/2″ screws
• 6d nails
• 2″ nails
• wood glue, stain/paint
• rafter ties
• 1 1/2″ structural screws
• door hardware kit

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

floor-frame-for-10×10-shed

The first step of the project is to build the floor frame for the 10×10 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 and 1 1/2″ structural screws.

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.

Fitting-the-floor-sheets

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. Invest in pressure treated plywood and you will thank me in 10 years.

STEP 2: Building the shed frame

side-wall-frame—plain-wall

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. Place the studs every 16″ on center. Notice the double studs placed at both ends of the wall frame.

Header

Side-wall-with-door-frame

Add a window opening and a door 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. The door opening is 36″x80″ so you can also install a prehung door, if you want.

Front-wall-frame

Use 2×4 lumber for the front wall frame. Use 2×6 lumber for the double header. You can adjust the size of the door opening to suit your needs.

Back-wall-frame

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

Fitting-the-side-wall-frames

Assembling-the-shed-frame

Fit the wall frames to the floor of the 10×10 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 3: Building the gable shed roof

Rafters-for-10-ft-truss

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 31 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

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.

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 lock the trusses to the frame of the shed. Use a spirit level to plumb the trusses.

Fitting-the-siding-to-front-wall

Cut to size and attach the siding panels to the front and back 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.

Side-wall-siding-sheets

Cut to size and attach the siding panels to the sides, as shown in the plans. Use 6d nails. Use a saw to make the cut outs for the door and for the window.

Purlins

Install the 1×4 purlins to the top of the gable shed. Center the purlins to the shed, making sure you have 11 1/4″ overhangs on both sides. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws to lock the purlins to the rafters.

Side-roof-trims

Use 1×6 trims for the sides of the roof. Align the edges and insert 2″ nails to secure the trims to the rafters. Align the edges of the trims at both ends.

Roof-trims-front

Use 1×6 lumber for the front and back 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 1/2″ screws.

Fitting-the-roof

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

Side-door-jambs

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

Door-frame

Assembling-the-shed-doors

Next, you need to build the door for the gable 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.

Fitting-the-side-door

Fit the door 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-window

Last but not least, you need to install the 32″x36″ window to the side wall. Next, attach the 1×4 trims around the window to enhance the look of the shed. Insert 2″ nails to secure the trims to the wall of the shed.

Double-door-jambs

Fit the 2×4 door jambs around the front double door opening.

Fitting-the-double-doors

Fit the doors to the front of the shed and lock them to the jambs with hinges. Install a latch to lock the doors closed.

12×12 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-10×10-shed

Last but not least, you need to take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, fill the holes with wood putty and smooth the surface with sandpaper. Apply a few coats of paint / stain to enhance the look of the shed and to protect them from the elements.

How-to-build-a-10×10-garden-shed

10×10-gable-shed-plans—dimensions

This gable shed has a base of 10 ft x 10 ft. In addition, this shed has a total height of 12 ft.

10×10-gable-shed-plans—back-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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