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Garden shed plans, 8’x8′, plans include free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), step-by-step illustrations, shopping list, and cutting list.
Garden Shed Plans – 8×8 – Overview
Garden Shed Plans – 8×8 – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
(material for door & window not included below)
Floor
9 – 2×6 (pressure treated) – 8′
Floor Deck
2 – 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood – 4’x8′ sheet
Right & Left Wall Frame
14 – 2×4 – 8′
Front & Back Wall Frame
14 – 2×4 – 8′
Top Roof Ridge
1 – 2×4 – 8′
Rafters
5 – 2×4 – 10′
T1-11 Exterior Siding
8 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4’x8′ sheet
Roof Deck
3 – 1/2 plywood – 4’x8′ sheet
Trim
2 – 2×6 – 10′
2 – 1×6 – 10′
8 – 1×4 – 8′
Hardware
3 1/2″ galvanized nails
2″ deck screws
2″ galvanized nails
1 1/4″ galvanized finishing nails
shingles
roof tacks
roofing felt
staples
drip edge
Cutting List
Cutting List
(material for door & window not included below)
Floor
2 – 2×6 (pressure treated) – 8′
7 – 2×6 (pressure treated) – 7′ 9″
Floor Deck
2 – 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood – 4’x8′ sheet
Right & Left Wall Frame
4 – 2×4 – 8′
10 – 2×4 – 6′ 5/8″
Front & Back Wall Frame
4 – 2×4 – 7′ 5″
10 – 2×4 – 6′ 5/8″
Top Roof Ridge
2 – 2×4 – 1′ 2 3/8″
1 – 2×4 – 8′
Rafters
10 – 2×4 – 4′ 2 7/16″
T1-11 Exterior Siding
8 – t1-11 exterior siding – 4’x8′ sheet
Roof Deck
3 – 1/2 plywood – 4’x8′ sheet
Trim
2 – 2×6 – 10′ (cut to size)
2 – 1×6 – 10′ (cut to size)
8 – 1×4 – 8′ (cut to size)
Floor
The floor is built using pressure treated lumber.
Cut two 2×6’s to 8′ long for the floor bands, and seven 2×6’s to 7′ 9″ for the floor joist.
Nail 3 1/2″ nails through the floor bands and into the floor joist. The floor joist are spaced out 16″ O.C.
Attach the 8′ long 4×4 pressure treated skids to the bottom of the floor frame. Square out the floor frame by measuring diagonally until both sides measure the same. Secure the 4×4 skids by nailing 3 1/2″ nails through the floor frame and into the 4×4 floor skids.
Floor Deck
Install the 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood. Secure the floor plywood with 2″ deck screws.
Right & Left Wall Frame
The walls are framed using 2×4 lumber.
Cut four 2×4’s to 8′ long for the top and bottom plates. Cut ten 2×4’s to 6 5/8″ long for the wall studs.
For instructions on framing the door or window see the pages below:
Assemble the right and left wall as shown on illustration above. Wall studs are spaced out 2′ O.C.
Nail 3 1/2″ nails through the top and bottom plates and into the wall studs.
Front & Back Wall Frame
Cut four 2×4’s to 7′ 5″ long for the top and bottom plates. Cut ten 2×4’s to 6′ 5/8″ long for the wall studs.
For instructions on framing the door or window see the pages below:
Nail 3 1/2″ nails through the top and bottom plates and into the wall studs.
Top Roof Ridge
Cut two 2×4’s to 1′ 2 3/8″ long and one 2×4 to 8′ long.
Install as shown on illustration above using 3 1/2″ nails.
Rafters
2×4 lumber is used for the rafters.
Cut ten 2×4’s as shown on illustration above for the roof rafters.
Install the roof rafters, rafters are spaced out 2′ O.C.
Nail 3 1/2″ nails through the rafters and into the wall frame and ridge board.
T1-11 Exterior Siding
Install the 4’x8′ exterior siding sheets using 1 1/4″ finishing nails.
Once the siding has been installed cut the front and back siding along the rafters.
Roof Deck
Cut the 1/2″ plywood for the roof deck, install using 2″ nails.
Install the 2×6 roof trim and 1×4 corner trim as shown on illustration above.
Install the roofing felt, shingles, and drip edge.
Thank you. I love your plans and will use all of them.
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I bought your plans and built a garden shed it’s the talk of the town thanks
Danny Thank you I will use the plans to build one for my son he has been wanting one and thanks
This is really great. I’m looking to build a 8 X 16 shed. I was going to use the plans for the 8 X 8 shed and double the size to make it longer unless you have plans for a 8 X 16. Thank you
The plan calls for 2×6 roof trim, just making sure it wasn’t supposed to be 1×6.
Thank you
The shed walls.. Why 6′ 5/8″ , would be less wastage if i used 6′ even. Just wondering why the extra 5/8th of an inch matters?
because then the front uses exactly a full 8′ sheet of siding. If you cut it 5/8″ shorter, you’ll have to trim the 8′ panel.
Not a carpenter but decided to build an 8 by 8 shed. Everything was going great until measurements were not given about window and door. Looking at only pictures from your site. The frame for the door on the “Click Here” is different than what appears on the front and back wall instructions. I have to utilize other sites to generalize or approximate measurements. Left me hanging.
The plans are simple to follow in my opinion, the window and doors are whatever you decide I suppose
There are two links in the section regarding the front and back walls. One for the window and one for a door.
Do u have plans for 8×10 shed or can u tell me how to convert to10′
How is the author of these plans to know what size door and window you are putting in. Use some common sense hear, Idiot…
So, um, the rafters are 4’ 2-7/16”….plus 1- 1/2” for the width of the ridge board. How then, with 3 sheets of plywood does this plan cover the full square footage of the roof if cut as shown?
48” wide plywood is shorter in width than the length of the rafters….you’d need 4 sheets to cover the full space if you are placing the cheers vertically with the center seam in the roof as shown….am I missing something?
Sheets* not “cheers”
The rafter are 4′ 2 7/16 end to end. The deck surface of the rafters once installed is 48″.
I’m confused too… if the deck size is 4′ 2 7/16 x 96″ on each size of the ridge beam… isn’t that 4 sections of 50 7/16″ x 48″ ? How do you get that out of 3 sheets?
Unless you run 96×48″ and cut 2 @ 2 7/16 x 96″ strips from the 3rd board… but that’s not what’s shown. Maybe that’s the confusion…
Cut 3 sheets to 4′ x 4′ 2 7/16″, the left over pieces is enough to cover the last 4′ x 4′ 2 7/16″.
Can you tell me approximately how much this shed weighs?
Any tips on how to turn this 8×8 garden shed into a 10×10? How should I adjust measurements?
buy 10 footers instead of 8
I’m a 70 yr old trying my best to build this. Got the shed walls done, ready to do the roof. No measures given and I couldn’t download the plans. I can freelance, but it doesn’t look as if there is any roof overhang. Shouldn’t there be?
I used repurposed 6’ 2x4s as the wall beams from an old treehouse. So my walls are 6’ not 6’ 5/8 does this change the measurements of the roof rafters? I’m guessing so and I have no idea how to figure that out. Any suggestions?
Changing the height of the wall will not change the dimensions of the roof and rafters.
If I were to change this to a 6 x 6 shed would that change anything regarding the roofing
What is the cost to build without the window?
There is so much missing.
I roughly calculated about $750-$800 w/tax down here in TX.. No window…..You could probably build it for less if you recycle some materials.
Want to build 8 x 8 shed. Do you have plans for a 10/12 roof pitch. Thanks
In some areas, walls and overall framing, without rafters, I do not see the use of a top plate whereas in the single door area, a top plate is shown. Should I use a top plate?
Do you have a plan for a 7×7 ft shed please. I’m terrible at maths so I’m worried about adapting the 8×8 one. Thank you
There is indeed quite a bit missing. Good rule of thumb is to buy an extra sheet or two of plywood for floor, walls and roof, as well as studs for door/window headers, wall braces ( for square/level). Recommend cross blocks between studs for stability when walls go up. Good luck getting a 4x 8 tongue and groove that is milled perfectly. My measurememt was 48 to the tongue edge, so that doesnt account for when the plywood is hammered into lock. I had to heavily modify this plan to make the shed more stable. Also, you should really consider doing double top plates to tie the walls together and add more support. Plywood for walls going horizontal works fine. Tighten up the rafters with collar ties, and if you see fit, bolster the ridge board piers with beveled 2 x 4s on each side.
Allow me to clarify: horizontal plywood applies to the sheathing, if your doing sheathing. T1-11 and other grained siding should go vertical, if thats the orientation.
I have a question about the roof. It says to cut it, but I can’t see what to cut it to. And I’m trying to understand the need for 3 pieces. Please don’t make fun of me lol
Here is a thought. Why in the hell would you cut your wall studs to 6′ 5/8″? You can get t1-11 siding in 4×9 sheets. Even if you get 4×8 sheets you are wasting wood and space. Im 6’1″ I dont want to duck everytime I enter my shed. Cut you wall studs to 92-5/8″ or just buy them that length and save on cutting. Then you can have a regular door height. I agree with others these plans need tweeking but over all a good plan and material list with some additions such as hurricane clips and extra studs for sound framing practices.
Can I substitute 3 1/2″ screws for those nails?