Building a shed isn’t easy, and the materials can be expensive. However, building one yourself means that you get to customize to your heart’s content. Plus it’s quite a rewarding project. If you’re looking to build one, here is the complete list you need to build your own garden shed.
Description | Qty | Item | Size | ||
Thickness | Width | Length | |||
Hardware | |||||
framing nails | 10lbs. | nails | 3-1/2” | ||
framing nails | 5lbs. | nails | 2-1/2” | ||
1lb | screws | 3” | |||
5lbs. | nails | 3-1/2” | |||
1lb | nails | 1-1/2” | |||
2lbs. | Siding nails | 2-1/2” | |||
1lb. | galvanized ring shank nails | 2-1/2” | |||
1lb. | galvanized ring shank nails | 1-1/4” | |||
3lbs. | galvanized ring shank nails | 2” | |||
2lbs. | Joist hanger nails | ||||
8 | rafter ties | ||||
12 | joist hangers | 8” | 2” | ||
Floor | |||||
Concrete (sand, cement) | 10 | 60lb bags | |||
Column | 2 | wood | 6’ | 6’ | 10 |
Rim joist | 2 | wood | 2 | 8’ | 14’ |
Stud | 8 | wood | 2’’- | 8’ | 8’ |
Flooring | 4 | plywood | ¾’’ | 4’ | 8’ |
Wall frame | |||||
joist | 32 | treated wood | 2’ | 4’ | 8’ |
34 | treated wood | 2’ | 4’ | 7’ | |
Lower plates | 2 | treated wood | 2’ | 4’ | 8’ |
Lower plates | 2 | treated wood | 2’ | 4’ | 14’ |
Upper plates | 4 | treated wood | 2’ | 4’ | 8’ |
Upper plates | 4 | treated wood | 2’ | 4 | 14’ |
Roof frame | |||||
Sub-fascia | 2 | treated wood | 2’ | 4’ | 18’ |
Block, rafters, ties | 30 | treated wood | 2’ | 4’ | 8’ |
Roof Ridge | 1 | treated wood | 2’ | 6’ | 18’ |
Roof cover | 9 | plywood | ¾’’ | 4’ | 8’ |
Roofing | |||||
Roofing paper | 1 | Roofing felt paper | |||
Starter shingles | Shingle starter strip | 36’ | |||
Shingles | 300 sq. ft. | ||||
Cap shingles | Ridge cap shingle | 18’ | |||
Roofing nails | 5lbs | Nails | 1-1/4” | ||
Customized Door | |||||
Front stiles | 4 | treated wood | 1’ | 6’ | 7’ |
Back stiles | 4 | treated wood | 1’ | 6’ | 7’ |
Front rails | 1 | treated wood | 1’ | 6’ | 8’ |
1 | treated wood | 1’ | 8’ | 6’ | |
Back rails | 1 | treated wood | 1’ | 6’ | 6’ |
1 | treated wood | 1’ | 8’ | 6’ | |
Stop moulding | 6 | Strip of wood | ½’’ | ¾’’ | 8’ |
Door panel | 1 | plywood | 4’ | 8’ | ¼’’ |
Customized windows | |||||
Sash | 1 | cedar | 1’ | 2’ | 6’ |
1 | cedar | 1’ | 2’ | 8’ | |
Trim | 1 | cedar | 2’ | 6’ | 8’ |
Brackets | |||||
Horizontal | 2 | cedar | 4’ | 4’ | 6’ |
Back and brace | 4 | cedar | 2’ | 4’ | 8’ |
Side windows | |||||
Sash window | 10 | Barn sash | 29 | 28 | |
Roofing | |||||
Roofing paper | 1 | Roofing felt paper paper | |||
Starter shingles | Shingle starter strip | 36’ | |||
Shingles | 300 sq. ft. | ||||
Cap shingles | Ridge cap shingle | 18’ | |||
Roofing nails | 5lbs | Nails | 1-1/4” | ||
Flashing | |||||
Hinges | 20 | Utility hinges | 2-1/2” | ||
6 | Utility hinges | ||||
13 | Hooks and eyes | 1-1/2” | |||
Siding | 1 | 5/8” z-flashing | 10’ | ||
Window hold-open | 10 | right-hand lid supports | 10-1/2” | ||
10 | left-hand lid supports | 10-1/2” | |||
Door hinges | 6 | butt hinges | 4” | ||
Door knob | 1 | ||||
Barrel bolts | 2 | bolts | 4” | ||
Exteriors | |||||
Siding | 12 | plywood | 5/8’’ | 4’ | 8’ |
Fascia | 3 | cedar | 1’ | 6’ | 12’ |
4 | cedar | 1’ | 6’ | 8’ | |
Shingles | 4 | cedar | 1’ | 2’ | 8’ |
3 | cedar | 1’ | 2’ | 12’ | |
Soffit | 4 | cedar | 1’ | 2’ | 8’ |
2 | cedar | 2’ | 4’ | 14’ | |
4 | cedar | 3/8’’ | 4’ | 8’ | |
Corners | 8 | cedar | 5/4’ | 4’ | 7’ |
Battens | 12 | cedar | 2’ | 4’ | 7’ |
Barn sash trim | 2 | cedar | 5/4’ | 4’ | 14’ |
Front door trim | 3 | cedar | 2’ | 4’ | 7’ |