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10×12 lean to shed plans – Plans include a free PDF download, material list, measurements, and drawings.
10×12 Lean To Shed Plans – Overview
10×12 Lean To Shed Plans – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
A shopping list is included. Since lumber can be purchased in different sizes the shopping list will vary. Study the cut list to see what will work best for you.
(material for door/window not included)
Floor
2 – 2×6 pressure treated – 12′
10 – 2×6 pressure treated – 10′
3 – 4×4 presuure treated – 12′
4 – 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood – 4×8 sheets
Walls
4 – 2×4 – 12′
4 – 2×4 – 10′
30 – 2×4 – 8′
Rafters
7 – 2×4 – 12′
4 – 2×4 – 8′
Siding
11 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4×8 sheet
Roof
7 – 2×4 – 14′
3 – 2×4 – 8′
Trim
10 – 1×4 – 8′
Hardware
3 1/2″ galvanized nails
2″ deck screws
2″ galvanized finishing nails
corrugated roofing panels
roofing panel screws
3 – door hinge
1 – door handle
1 – door latch
Cutting List
Cutting List
(material for door/window not included)
Floor
2 – 2×6 – 12′
10 – 2×6 – 9′ 9″
4 – 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood – 4×8 sheets (cut to size)
Walls
4 – 2×4 – 12′
9 – 2×4 – 7′ 4 1/2″
21 – 2×4 – 5′ 8 1/2″
4 – 2×4 – 9′ 5″
Rafters
7 – 2×4 – 11′ 10 3/8″
4 – 2×4 – 8′ (cut to size)
Siding
11 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4×8 sheet (cut to size)
Roof
7 – 2×4 – 14′
3 – 2×4 – 8′ (cut to size)
Trim
10 – 1×4 – 8′
Floor
Cut two 2×6’s to 12′ long for the floor band. Cut ten 2×6’s to 9′ 9″ for the floor joist. Cut three 4×4’s to 12′ long for the skids.
Assemble as shown on illustration above, floor joist are spaced 16″ O.C., use 3 1/2″ nails, nail through the bands and into the joist.
Square the floor frame by measuring diagonally until both sides measure the same.
Measure and cut to size the 3/4″ tongue and groove floor deck.
Screw 2″ deck screws through the plywood floor and into the floor frame.
Walls
2×4 lumber is used for the wall framing.
Front Wall Frame:
Wall studs are spaced 24″ O.C.
Cut two 2×4’s to 12′ long for the top and bottom plate. Cut nine 2×4’s to 7′ 4 1/2″ for the wall studs.
See door and window framing details:
Use 3 1/2″ nails to assemble wall frame.
Back Wall Frame:
Wall studs are spaced 24″ O.C.
Cut two 2×4’s to 12′ long for the top and bottom plate. Cut nine 2×4’s to 5′ 8 1/2″ for the wall studs.
Use 3 1/2″ nails to assemble wall frame.
Side Wall Frame:
Cut four 2×4’s to 9′ 5″ long for the top and bottom plate. Cut twelve 2×4’s to 5′ 8 1/2″ for the wall studs.
Use 3 1/2″ nails to assemble wall frame as shown on illustration above.
Secure the wall frames using 3 1/2″ nails.
Rafters
Cut seven 2×4’s to 11′ 10 3/8″ for the rafters. Cut the ends of the rafters as shown on illustration below.
Before cutting all rafters make sure to test the first rafter for a good fit and use it as a template for cutting the remaining rafters.
Cut the bottom rafter end as shown on illustration above.
Cut the top rafter end as shown on illustration above.
Rafters are spaced out 24″ O.C., install using 3 1/2″ nails.
Measure and cut the top wall studs for the side walls to size, notch around rafters and install using 3 1/2″ nails.
Cut 2×4 blocking to size and install between rafters using 3 1/2″ nails.
Siding
Measure and cut the t1-11 exterior siding to size, notch front and back siding around rafters. Install siding using 2″ finishing nails.
Cut door and window opening, details for door and window below:
Roof
Cut seven 2×4’s to 14′ long for the purlins. Install purlins as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Measure and cut 2×4 blocking and install between the purlins using 3 1/2″ nails.
Install the metal corrugated roofing panels.
Door
Install door.
Trim
Measure and cut 1×4’s to size for the corner and window trim. Install the 1×4 trim using 2″ finishing nails.
I really like the shed plans. Can probably build this in my backyard, yet, no money for timber yet. Does one happen to know anything about building apprentice I beam saw horses. They can hold a lot of weight. And can be modified to have a tool tray in the bottom. Just an idea. Thats all.
Just finished building a shed! This would have helped me but saw this after. I learned from u!
thanks
for the plans i will be able to construct this with all the layout plans and materials
Thanks! How can I build same 12×12 shed? Thank you for your help 🙂
Thanks for the great plan. I modified it to suit my requirements. I added height to the walls so that the back wall was 8 feet high inside. I opted for a single wide door centered in the front and a vent window above the door. I also used 16′ center stud and roof joist spacing and ribbed steel roof panels.
John V.
I would like to do the same.
What was the height of the front wall?
Still pitch 12/2?
Why 16″ oc? Was it to do with the steel roof panels?
Thx,
Nees help building a shed 12×12 please
Would be great if you including in the shopping list details to use cladding like T&G boards.
looks like an easy build i would like to try this
We are planning to build a bunkie 10 x 20 and these plans have answered a lot of our questions. We will be wanting to insulate so need to figure that out for the ceiling. Thanks for getting us started.
Hi Valerie:
Did you building the 10 x 20 lean roof shed? If so how much were the materials?
Thanks for the help.
Matt
Our habitat builds storage sheds for our families. I am eager to build this one. Many thanks!
I built this shed and the plans are very helpful. I decided to add 12” to the height because it felt a little claustrophobic. If you’re going to be using it as a hangout I would recommend going taller. Altogether a solid plan. Would recommend.
Love this plan! Exactly what I had in mind. Can’t wait to get started!!
want to make this with a 8′ back wall. do i have to bring the front higher for the pitch of the roof?
and realy would like to make this 12’x12′ do you have plans for that ?
Est. Cost?
I just input everything for a 10′ x 12′ lean to shed into my local Lowes shopping cart and it came to around $1,250.
Hi Michael:
Did you build it? We are thinking about giving it a go.
Please let me know.
Thanks – Matt
I was looking to build this shed in Minnesota. Does anyone know if the 2×4 roof rafters are adequate for this climate?