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Below are step-by-step instructions to build a single and double shed door. These shed door plans can easily be customized to fit most sheds. Free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post).
Shed Door Plans for Single and Double Door
Shed Door Plans for Single Door
Begin by framing the door opening, see illustration above for details.
The header for the door can be built using 2×4’s or 2×6’s. Cut two 2×4’s or 2×6’s to size, cut a piece of 1/2″ plywood and install between the lumber, see illustration above. Assemble with 3 1/2″ nails.
Install a t1-11 exterior siding sheet over the door opening as shown on illustration above. Secure the siding in place by nailing finishing nails through the siding and into the wall frame.
Carefully cut out the door opening, the door will be built using the siding that has been cut out.
Measure and cut 2×4’s to go around the door opening. Install the 2×4 trim using finishing nails.
Build the shed door with the siding that was cut out earlier in the steps above.
Lay the 2×4’s in a flat even surface, next lay the siding on top of the 2×4’s. Nail 2″ nails through the siding and into the 2×4’s.
Attach the door hinges and install door.
Shed Door Plans for Double Door
Begin by framing the door opening, see illustration above for details.
The header for the door can be built using 2×4’s or 2×6’s. Cut two 2×4’s or 2×6’s to size, cut a piece of 1/2″ plywood and install between the lumber, see illustration above. Assemble with 3 1/2″ nails.
The double shed door will be built using two t1-11 exterior siding sheets.
Install a t1-11 exterior siding sheet over the door opening as shown on illustration above. Secure the siding in place by nailing finishing nails through the siding and into the wall frame.
Carefully cut out the door opening, the door will be built using the siding that has been cut out.
Measure and cut 2×4’s to go around the door opening. Install the 2×4 trim using finishing nails.
Build the shed door with the siding that was cut out earlier in the steps above.
Lay the 2×4’s in a flat even surface, next lay the siding on top of the 2×4’s. Nail 2″ nails through the siding and into the 2×4’s.
Attach the door hinges and install door.
Love your designs. ….bird feeder is up next
Thanks for this! Was enough for me to build mine.
My son and I have been working on ours each weekend. His activities are limited right now as he battles cancer. It has been a great teaching and learning opportunity for us both.
How’s your son doing?
Hello just wondering, Why is the trim on the pics says 2×4 when on the plan it says 1×4
Thanks
In a good idea for any size shed ,easy to follow instructions, simple explanation of how to build .thanks alot for showing yor projects so helpful im so happ . Lui
Hi Good plane. How can I get it in PDF file ??
What size was the rough opening for the double and single doors?
What size was the rough opening for the double and single doors?
You make the opening whatever size you want. If you use a pre-hung single door, the door will come with instructions that tell what size to make the rough opening.
I would like the measurements for a double door?
What do you mean “the t111 will have a lip that overlaps with the opposite side, leave the siding lip exposed”. Are you talking about the bottom? Thanks for your help!
When you put t1-11 siding side by side, just as if you were putting it on the side of the shed, there is an overlap between the two pieces that forms a near seamless joint. What the plans are saying is don’t cover that seam with the 2×4 trim. Otherwise, the door would not shut.
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Ya. According to the design, if I’m seeing the diagram right, there would be no lip. It would be cut off.
I live in SW FL where we get sideways monsoon-like rains frequently so I am worried about water intrusion & would welcome feedback. Wouldn’t it be better to install the outer 2×4 door trim panel to slightly overlap the cutout on the sides (~1″) & then recessing the side trim pieces on the door by an equal amount to allow the T1-11 door panels to seal the gaps on the sides (from the inside) when the doors are closed?
The same could be done where the two doors meet by overlapping the T1-11 on one door & recessing it on the other (relative to the trim panels) in order to seal the middle gap, requiring one door to be opened first & closed last. I realize that would require purchasing an additional panel of T1-11 to account for the extra few inches of width for the panels vs. using the cutout.
Otherwise, has anyone building the doors as above experienced any issues with the gaps or used weather stripping to seal the gaps on the sides, between the doors & above?
Here’s a nice description of building double shed doors with “overlapping” edges at 1:22:00 mark in https://youtu.be/LaN1hnR7pSk
These are great plans. Would love a copy of the plans. Thanks
I was disappointed that your excellent plans did not have dimensions for the door framing components. It took a while to figure the best lengths and distances. Also, I backed the seam between the outer door edge and the siding with amother stud for strength and to make sure the seam stayed water tight.
Would like a copy of the plans please
Excellent shed plan. Would like a copy of this please.
I am going try outlets door for shed.. Pray for me. Women trying this!!!
Doesn’t matter what gender you are, you got this!
Question: on the 12×16 shed what are the measurements for the double door?…size of the frame opening. The double door will be center on the 12 foot side.
Thanks
It would be nice to get measurements for framing single or double doors on 12×16 shed plans. Thanks
So still no dimensions for the double doors?
You can make the opening width any size you want. you will be cutting down a 4×8 foot sheet of T1-11.
The standard height of a door is 6’8″. so from the floor to the bottom of the header will be 6’8″. Because you are working with an 8 foot wall, the tallest door you could have is 87-1/2″ from the floor to the bottom of the header. I would suggest using 2×6 for the header on a double door. Here is the math for the opening, 96″ finished wall height, then subtract 3″ for the double top plate, 5-1/2″ for the header and that leaves you 87-1/2″.
Hope this helps.
What’s the measurements for the doors!!!? Please
Is there a shopping list for this part?? i loved the shopping list for the 8×8 shed.
Very informative and detailed plans on how to build the shed. It is an awesome site. The plan is easy to understand and follow. I love it!
What size fram opening for a double shed door. Using 2
4×8 T 111
It would be nice to get measurements for framing single door and window on 10×10 shed plans. Thanks
I plan on building this. Has anyone gone through the trouble of creating a BOM document with links to all the materials for purchase (primarily from Home Depot)? Also, anyone document this build on a video? If not, I may do both… TIA
Omagerd, you would be my hero if you were to do this. I am building the the 4 x 8 lean to shed and have the floor done but am at a loss for the 18* cuts on the back wall and what to buy /sizes for the double doors.
SAME PLEASE!!!!!!!
So what is the opening size for a double door on a 10X10 shed. Are there plans for the front stud framing around the door opening?
Thanks
This is great but there must be more detail. Are there plans that I can buy or get a hold of?
Really like your plans and lay out, sure make it easy to follow
Thanks Bob H.
I’m building a 15×8 shed so could you send me the plans
Great and easy to follow guide. Going to start my shed next week. Only question for me is what is the function of the 1/2″ plywood between the two 2×4’s used as a header?
Thanks,
Ken
When you have two 2×4 stacked they are 3” so add the .5” plywood to be flush with your framing.
The 2×4 is 3.5” wide
Great detailing and able to follow the design plans I’ll be building 12’x16′ shed in the spring and would like to have the plans forwarded to me. Question though, is there an advantage in utilizing pressure treated skids instead of placing the 16′ band into concrete deck block? Thanks again! Jude
Hello, is there an update for the Shed door plans? I would like a materials buy list and cut list. Thanks! -CF
Hi all, is having 2×4 to trim on door and frame a little overkill or is it structurally necessary?
Thanks
The 2×4 trim is better looked at as the framing for the doors. Remember there is no 2×4 structure on the inside of the door So it is the T-11 plywood and then these 2×4 stud to hold it to shape.
I don’t understand why the door is below the bottom plate? Is the bottom plate used as the sill when closed? Also building it that way won’t it stick out vs. being flush with the wall? Thanks
I a trying to access your free plans for a 12 x 12 shed without luck. Can you please email them to me?
Thank you
Seems you have to donate, for plans
You can donate $0 if you want them free.
The plans aren’t anything more than what’s in the blog post above. I downloaded hoping for more details, but they’re the same as above. Just copy and paste above into a word document.
How does your double doors stay close?