Free Shed Plans
A gable-roof storage shed you can size to your yard — framed, listed, and costed for you.
- $384est. materials
- Intermediatedifficulty
- 76parts
- 4tools
A shed is a house in miniature: a floor frame, four walls, and a gable roof. That’s a lot of boards, which is exactly why a generated cut list helps — the list below is every stud, plate, and rafter this design needs, pulled straight from the 3D model.
Size it to your yard in the editor — wider, taller, longer — and the framing, the board-by-board shopping list, and the cost all recalculate. It prices pressure-treated lumber where the shed meets the ground, and you can print the framing plans to build from.
What you’ll buy
| Item | Qty | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| 2×4 10' PT | 2 | $16.56 |
| 2×4 8' PT | 2 | $11.96 |
| 2×6 10' | 12 | $95.76 |
| 2×4 10' | 6 | $31.68 |
| 2×4 8' | 34 | $121.72 |
| 3/4" Plywood 4'×8' | 2 | $85.96 |
| Framing Nail (1 lb box (~60)) | 2 | $12 |
| Wood Screw (100-ct box) | 1 | $8.50 |
| Estimated total | $384 |
Prices are a national estimate. Open the plan in the app and set your local lumber prices for an exact figure — the total updates as you type.
Your cut list
| Qty | Stock | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 2× | 2×4 PT | 9' 5" |
| 6× | 2×4 | 9' 5" |
| 2× | 2×4 PT | 8' |
| 6× | 2×4 | 8' |
| 28× | 2×4 | 7' 7.5" |
| 1× | 2×6 | 10' |
| 5× | 2×6 | 9' 5" |
| 12× | 2×6 | 4' 4.83" |
Plus 14 sheet-good panels (plywood/OSB) — included in the shopping list above.
Tools you’ll need
- Miter saw (or circular saw + guide)
- Straightedge guide
- Drill/driver
- Hammer (or nailer)
How to build it
- Gather your lumber and hardware. Pick up the boards and fasteners from the shopping list. It’s optimized to minimize offcuts, so buy the counts shown.
- Cut your pieces. Cut each piece to the lengths in the cut list. The app can print a per-piece cut diagram for every board.
- Dry-fit and assemble. Lay the pieces out on a flat surface, check for square, then fasten them with the hardware listed.
- Check it holds, then finish. Confirm the design passes the build checks (sag, fasteners), then sand and finish to taste.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a shed?
Far less than a kit if you build it yourself — see the estimate below. It covers framing lumber and fasteners; set your local prices in the app for an exact figure, then add siding and roofing to taste.
Do I need a permit to build a shed?
Many areas allow small sheds (often under 100–120 sq ft) without a permit, but rules vary — check with your local building department first. Size the shed in the app to stay under your limit.
What size shed should I build?
8×8, 8×10, and 10×12 are the popular sizes. Set your dimensions in the editor and the cut list and cost follow.