Shed - Buy, buy a kit, make?

[Garandman]

i'm looking at adding a 200-400sf shed (Say between 12x16 and 16x24) next summer to store "off season" stuff like snowmobiles and dirt bikes.

I can buy one assembled on site for a range of about $6,000 to $12,000. But I have no idea how much the lumber would be if I built one from scratch.

Are there plans with a Bill of Materials I can get quoted? Something typical like this?

 

[Happy Gilmore]

The pic is almost identical to the 12x16 I built at my old house. I overbuilt it, as it was framed like a house. I also did a 10/12 roof pitch with a nice storage loft. I had it trimmed in Azek. I wish I could tell you how much I had into it, but it was nearly 10 years ago. If I venture a guess I'd say I probably had around $4000 into it. It seemed to be a good size until I started putting things into it. I'd say go as big as you can afford.

 

[cat fever]

A simple pole barn is very easy to build, and for the 6 to 12k for the one pictured you could build a giant pole barn. Like Happy Gilmore said; "big as you can afford". I built a 36'X36' garage years ago thinking it was big enough. Now I'm looking into building a 42'X75' pole barn. If I would have added another 24' to the garage I think it would be enough for all the toys/tools I keep getting.

 

[Thomas]

May take little longer and $$'s I would build it strong to last for many years...don't forget about the snow weight.

" stuff like snowmobiles and dirt bikes"
You be surprise over the years what also you will store,make it big enough to do repairs and move about,also add exit doors in back..comes in handy.

 

[Msamt]

Stop by the NH prison in Concord, across the street from the Pen they have a rehab shop/yard where the inmates learn skills and build sheds. They delivered and set up a complete (and totally overbuilt) 12x16 to our old place in NWoodstock for $3500 IIRC. Came with two windows, doors, ramp, fully sidied with vynyl and shingled with asphalt 3tabs. They can make it to your specs and you'll get a pretty great product at very low cost. Kept 2 road bikes, mower, and yard stuff in it.

 

[dragoneggs]

I would build it if you have time and tools! It's fun and cheaper and you will have a stronger, better shed and can customize. The last one I built was 12 by 16 ft. I would stick with 4ft or 8ft increments and then you end up with virtually zero waste when it comes to plywood, joists, etc. A little layout/planning on build is great to minimum waste/cost.

I found some heavy office doors and a throw away window to keep the costs down. Built it with typical 2x4 frame construction. T1-11 siding (or whatever it's called). Built a stick framed roof (4/12 or 5/12 can't remember) with cross members higher than sill (if that makes sense) and put cedar shakes to match my neighboring house. Keep the pitch reasonable and minimum overhang to minimize materials. Don't have to go that fancy for roof for sure. Also make the door extra wide and tall as you can. Built a nice gentle ramp to drive stuff up into the shed. Built it on blocks so there was plenty of air circulation and if I ever had to move it. Good luck! A great project! :thumbsup:

 

[smstonypoint]

i'm looking at adding a 200-400sf shed (Say between 12x16 and 16x24) ......
Are there plans with a Bill of Materials I can get quoted?

To answer your question --- "Yes."

I Googled shed plans 16x24 and came up with 58,200 results, some of them free.

Steve

 

[riptides]

If you have the time, you can build it yourself. Proper tools of course. I have built many an out building. The last out building I worked on, however, was built and delivered to our house. Shell only. 12X40. We prepped the site, and we did the interior.

It is a fine line between, time and money.

 

[The Suburban Farmer]

If you check out the Family Handyman website, they have a section on sheds that include schematics, framing diagrams and materials lists.

Shed Plans: Storage Shed Plans: The Family Handyman

I'm thinking about using a slightly modified version of their 2011 model for my next shed project, but without the elaborate paint scheme.



Here is the shed diagram and materials listing:

Building Plans and Schematics

Materials List

 

[LD1]

I would build.

Never liked kits. Always wanted to do things my way.

As for price, depends on how fancy you get. You putting posts in the ground? or building on skids? Are you buying the "shed" trusses? or just using rafters.

I'd venture a guess that you wouldnt have more than $1000 in lumber. Another ~$1000 in all the metal and trim. Then its just the doors and windows that you want.