Everyday Shed
12x16 Lean-to Shed Build Plans
12x16 Lean-to Shed Build Plans
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A complete step-by-step guide to building a 12'x16' shed. Our build plans also provide material lists to reduce the number of trips to the lumber store in addition to QR codes that will send you to our YouTube build videos providing another helpful resource.
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I was initially really excited about these plans because they looked comprehensive and well designed. But then I started actually working off them...
Heads up - if you work off these plans as-is, you will run into numerous issues and will become incredibly frustrated like I did. There are lots of errors, missing details, etc. Here are some examples:
- Sidewall top plate is supposed to be 140.5", not 140.25". It's mislabled on page 15.
- Front wall is listed as being 121" high, but presumably should be 120" (10' board). Fixing this dimension means having to redo most of the front wall plans.
- Windows aren't spaced evenly. Why!?
- Window rough openings are way too big for recommended windows. Outer width of windows is 11 5/8" but the opening is 12"! Rough opening should be 35 1/4" x 10 1/4".
- There really should be a cut list for the front wall
- Z-flashing is listed in materials at the beginning of the plans but isn't listed in materials on page 25.
- No siding/flashing installation instructions
- No mention of building headers anywhere in the plans. 2x6s are even missing from the front wall materials list.
- Front wall frame diagram on page 16 is a mirror image of the diagram on page 18 (look at the wall studs). Why are these reversed?
I gave up on the plans after doing the front wall, so I can't speak to any issues past that, but there are numerous other issues with material lists, missing info, etc. that I won't go into detail on.
It's pretty frustrating to spend $40 on plans that need to be modified and carefully checked before using. For that price they should be 100% dialed, and they are not.
Very good, no complaints.
Everyday Shed
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