Sheds

8X12 Garden Shed Plan

September 9, 2025 - By James Martin

Plan Summary:

This 8 x 12 Garden shed plan is a basic shed brought to life with a couple additions that make it functional and stylish. The plan features a window, a large 48″ door (door building instructions included), and step by step instructions for each building step. From foundation to roofing, we have you covered. This plan also includes a material list in excel format. All you need to do is add the prices for each material, and you have a great idea of how much your shed will cost. You also will have a good way of telling your lumber yard exactly what you need to start the building process.

Specifications

Basic Details
Plan Type	Shed
Assembly Time	48 Hrs

Cost to Build Estimate
Min	$960.00
Max	$1,920.00

Dimensions
Width	8′
Length	12′
Square Footage	96′

Features
cape, cottage, country, gable, garden, office, potting, ranch, storage, studio, tool, utility

Detailed Specs

Shed Plan Footprint: 8′ X 12′ or 8 feet wide by 12 feet long
Wall Height: 6’ Tall
Overall Height: 9’ 8”
Roof Style: medium size Gable shed plan, storage shed, utility shed plan, studio or office shed plan,
Roof Pitch: 6/12
Door Size Options: 48” Wide
Siding Options: T1-11 or Siding
Foundation: Skids
Roofing Material: Asphalt Roofing or MetalThis plan features:
– 16” On Center Framing
– 6’ tall side walls
– T1-11 Siding or similar
– Optional Window
– Optional Storage Shelves
– Sturdy DIY Single or Double door
– Easy DIY Windows
– Asphalt Shingles
– Tool List
– Material List
– Cut List

Detailed Summary

Garden sheds can be used for gardening, as a studio or even an office. Garden sheds are commonly described as gable sheds that feature the door on the long side of the structure, rather than the short side.

Garden type sheds should be big enough to store all those items your spouse doesn’t want in the garage anymore. Things like lawn mowers, garden tillers, bbq grills, shovels, rakes, and more.

Every Plan Includes

BELOW IS WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A TYPICAL PLAN

DETAILED STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

It is what it says it is…detailed. We also include tips and tricks to help you out along the way. Our plans average about 30 pages. This is more than twice the information that our competitors offer.

ELEVATION VIEWS:

This is a view of the shed seen from one side. It is a flat representation of one side of the project. Our elevation views always include measurements and identify all important objects.

FRAMING VIEWS:

Colored illustrations of all the framed walls and floors. We include measurements for each view.

PHOTOS:

We have included color photos of important elements of the building process.

ESTIMATING WORKSHEET:

This is the list of all the materials you will need to build your project. It is delivered as an excel file along with your PDF plan. We do this so you can update each material with your own price. It is very easy to figure out exact costs for your project.

LIST OF TOOLS:

Our plans provide a list of all the tools needed to build your project as well as a nailing schedule.

FOUNDATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Every plan includes an explanation of how to build your project on a good foundation. All plans include instructions for building on skids.

DOOR INSTRUCTIONS:

Instructions for building a door are included, if applicable. We make it easy to DIY.

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