8×8 Garden Shed Plans – Free Online – PDF Download

If you want to learn more about 8×8 garden shed plans you have to take a close look over the free plans in the article. I had many requests for a super simple and small shed that would be perfect for holding the garden tools and other small items any home has laying them around. 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.

8×8 Garden Shed Plans – Free Online – PDF Download

Building a 8×8 garden shed

Materials

• 1 – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 96″ long, 7 pieces – 93″ long FLOOR FRAME
• 2 – 2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 96″ long SKIDS
• 3 – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″ long FLOOR
• 4 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 96″ long, 5 pieces – 72″ long SIDE WALL
• 5 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 96″ long, 6 pieces – 72″ long, 4 pieces – 39″ long, 2 pieces – 36″ long, 3 pieces – 6 1/2″ long, 3 pieces – 22 1/2″ long SIDE WALL
• 6 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 89″ long, 5 pieces – 72″ long BACK WALL
• 7 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 20 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 89″ long, 4 pieces – 72″ long, 2 pieces – 68 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 51″ long FRONT WALL
• 8 – 4 pieces of T1-11 siding – 48″x78″ long, 4 pieces – 48″x100 1/4″ long SIDING
• 9 – 10 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 60″ long, 4 pieces – 22 1/2″ long, 4 pieces – 21 3/4″ long RAFTERS
• 10 – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″ long, 2 pieces – 12″x96″ long ROOF
• 11 – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 60 1/4″ long, 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 100 1/4″ long, 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 36″ long, 2 pieces – 43″ long TRIMS
• 12 – 100 sq ft of tar paper, 100 sq ft of asphalt shingles ROOFING
• 13 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 73″ long, 1 piece – 55″ long JAMBS
• 14 – 1 piece of T1-11 siding – 24″x73″ long, 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 66″ long, 2 pieces – 24″ long, 1 piece – 17″ long 2xDOOR

• 2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 8′
• 9 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8′
• 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
• 16 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8′
• 15 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 12′
• 4 pieces of T1-11 siding – 4’x8′
• 4 pieces of T1-11 siding – 4’x10′
• 5 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10′
• 4 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8′
• 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 10′
• 1 piece of 1/2″ plywood – 4’x8′
• 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8′
• 100 sq ft of tar paper, 100 sq ft of asphalt shingles
• 1 5/8″ screws
• 2 1/2″ screws
• 3 1/2″ screws
• wood glue, stain/paint
• rafter ties
• 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

Floor frame

The first step of the project is to build the floor frame for the 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.

Fitting the skids

Select the location for the lean to 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

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.

STEP 2: Building the shed frame

Side wall frame – 8×8 Shed Plans

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.

Side wall with window – 8×8 Shed Plans

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.

Front wall frame – 8×8 Shed Plans

Use 2×4 lumber for the front wall frame. Use 2×2 lumber for the double header. 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.

Back wall frame – 8×8 shed plans

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

Assembling the shed frame – 8×8 Garden Shed Plans

Fit the wall frames to the floor of the 8×8 garden shed and plumb them with a spirit level. 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.

Side wall panels

Attach the T1-11 siding sheets to the side wall of the shed, Align the sheets to the top plate and leave no gaps between the them. Use 6d nails to secure the sheets to the framing, every 8″.

Side wall with window siding panels

Cut out the pieces that go over the window opening. Use a saw to make the cuts accurately.

STEP 3: Building the gable shed roof

Building the rafters – 8×8 Garden Shed

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.

Gussets

Fit the rafters to a level surface and align the edges with attention. Use 1/2″ plywood for the gussets and lock them to the rafters with 1 5/8″ screws.

Fitting the trusses

Fit the rafters to the top of the shed and plumb them with a spirit level before locking them to the shed frame, using the rafter ties. Place the trusses every 24″ on center.

Fitting the 2×3 blockings

Fit 2×4 blockings between the rafters, so you can seal the shed. Drill pocket holes at both ends of

Back wall panels

Fit the T1-11 siding panels to the back of the shed. Use 6d nails to secure the sheets into place tightly.

Front wall panels

Fit the siding panels to the front of the shed. Make the cuts around the door opening.

Fitting the roof sheets

Attach the 3/4″ plywood sheets to the roof of the shed. Start laying the sheets from the bottom up. Leave no gaps between the sheets and insert 1 5/8″ screws, every 8″ along the rafters.

Front and back roof trims

Use 2×6 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 side roof trims

Fit the 1×6 trims to the sides of the shed. Align the edges with attention 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 4: Building the shed doors

Fitting the door jambs

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

Building the door

Next, you need to build the double doors for the lean to storage shed. Use 2×4 lumber for the frame and T1-11 siding sheets for the panels (the pieces that you cut out when attaching the front wall panels). 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 double 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 window trims

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. Install the 3’x3′ window to the opening and then attach the 1×4 trims around it.

How to build a 8×8 garden shed

Don’t forget the take a look over the rest of my storage plans HERE, or with the search bar for other plans.

8×8 Garden Shed Plans – Free PDF Download

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.

Building a 8×8 gable shed

I have lots of plans on this blog, so make sure you take a look over them to find more inspiration. You can see all my storage plans HERE.

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