Building a Gambrel Barn Shed is easy with my free videos + support forum

Gambrel Barn Shed Plans
Buy NowBuy Now $9.97

Photos of sheds built with these Gambrel Barn Plans

Gambrel barn shed with double doors
Gambrel barn shed with metal roof
Two story gambrel barn shed
Gambrel barn shed with ramp
Gambrel barn shed with crows beak
Gambrel barn shed with pre-hung house door
Gambrel barn shed with pre-hung house door
Buy NowBuy Now $9.97

Highlights:

  • 31 sizes from 8x4 to 16x32
  • Widths: 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16 ft
  • Lengths: From 8 to 32 ft
  • Roof line: Gambrel (barn style)

Features Of The Gambrel Barn Shed:

  • Roof pitch: Combination of 29/12 lower section, 4/12 upper section
  • Roof covering: Asphalt shingles (Metal is an option)
  • Roof structure: 2x4 trusses
  • Overhang (Optional): About 12 inches
  • Floor joists: 2x6 at 12 inch O.C.
  • Wall stud spacing: 2x4 at 16 inch O.C.
  • Wall framing: Double top and single bottom plates with double corner studs
  • Floor covering: 3/4 inch plywood
  • Foundation: Pressure treated skids, concrete slab or floor-less foundation
  • Wall materials: 4x8 sheets of hardboard siding or T-111
  • Door style: Out swinging shed door (Optional prehung or overhead door)
  • Gambrel barn style plans are so popular because they look great and have lots of storage in the optional loft area.
  • Door location: Can be located any where on any wall
  • Door options: Single door, double door, wider or narrower door
  • Door options: Frame for pre-hung doors and windows
  • Crows Beak (option)
  • Includes instructions for a full width loft

Buy NowBuy Now $9.97

These tall gambrel barn style shed plans are my most popular because they look great and have lots of storage in the optional loft area.

Crows beak? Yes, that's an option too... (the pointy thing at the gambrel end of some barns).

Support Forum + Free Videos

  • I have a library of shed building videos. They are listed in the relevant sections of the plans with a link.
  • I have a shed building forum where you can ask me any shed building questions. Either about the plans, or how to use them, or about anything related to the shed building process. You can also get help from other members of the forum who have already build a shed from these plans.
Gambrel Barn Dimensions

Tall Gambrel Barn Shed Dimension Details

Outside width at base (not including siding and trim): 8, 10, 12, 14, 16. If you need a custom width let me know and I will make the truss calculations for no charge. Will take me about a week.

Length at base (not including siding and trim): 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 28, 32. Custom lengths are easy by adjusting the length of the side wall top/bottom plates and floor band boards.

Wall stud length: Adjust this dimension to make your shed taller or shorter. The following dimensions are based on using a standard wall stud length.

Outside wall height (bottom of floor to top of top plate/bottom of truss): 8ft standard. Can be made shorter or taller up to 10/12ft by adjusting the wall stud length.

Truss Height (top of top plate/bottom of truss to top of truss): One half the shed width (8 wide=4ft, 10 wide=5ft, 12 wide=6ft, 14 wide=7ft, 16 wide=8ft).

Overall height without foundation: Outside wall height plus truss height. For standard height: 8 wide=12ft, 10 wide=13ft, 12 wide=14ft, 14 wide=15ft, 16 wide=16ft, plus about 2 inches for roof sheeting and shingle thickness.

Foundation height (bottom of floor to ground level): 4 inches for the skids plus any blocks you use. Typically 6-8 inches total.

Overall height with foundation, from ground level to top of roof: Overall height plus foundation height.

Headroom from top of floor to bottom of trusses: Overall shed heigh without foundation less 12 inches. Headroom between trusses you gain 6 inches.

Inside width between studs: Outside shed width less 7 inches for 2x4 framing. If you frame with 2x6's then less 11 inches. Between studs the inside width is the same as the outside width (without siding or trim).

Overhang is optional and not included in the materials list. Typically you will build with 12 inches on all 4 sides.

Gambrel Barn Dimensions

(Optional) Loft Headroom Details

Headroom above and below the loft will depend on the shed width, the thickness of the loft, and if you build the loft above or below the top plates.

If you build the loft above the top plates

Headroom below the loft is 7 1/2 ft.

Headroom from the floor of the loft to the bottom of the trusses is dimension "D" (which varies with the shed width) less 6 inches for the truss, less the thickness of the loft (typically another 6 inches assuming 2x6 joists and 1/2 in floor sheeting).

If you build the loft below the top plates

Assuming you build the loft right below the top plates the headroom below the loft is Dimension "C" (8ft standard) less 6 inches for the shed floor, less 3 inches for the top plates, and less the thickness of your loft floor joists and sheeting (typically another 6 inches).

Headroom from the floor of the loft to the bottom of the trusses is dimension "D" (which varies with the shed width) less 6 inches for the truss, plus 3 inches for thickness of the top plates.

If you need more headroom above the loft you can build it lower on the wall. The amount of additional headroom above the loft will reduce the headroom below the loft by the same amount.

Table Of Contents For Gambrel Barn Shed Plans

These are quite detailed plans with lots of instructions, photos, tables, and figures and options for overhang and a loft. In total the plans are 108 pages long.

If you are a handyman already then you can skip lots of the instructions and just go to the tables and figures. If you are a first time builder you can read and study the instructions until you are confident to get started.

Shed building instructions in 10 steps

  • General notes
  • Step 1: Foundation
  • Step 2: Floor, wood
  • Step 2a: Floor, concrete
  • Step 3: Trusses
  • Step 3a: Overhang
  • Step 3b: Crows beak
  • Step 4: Walls
  • Step 5a: Prehung doors and windows
  • Step 5b: Single shed door
  • Step 5c: Double shed door
  • Step 6: Raise and attach the walls
  • Step 7: Open the shed door
  • Step 8: Frame and sheet the roof
  • Step 9: Trim
  • Step 10: Shingle the Roof
  • Paint and maintenance
  • Build a loft
  • Build a ramp
  • How to contact me
  • Materials list and cost estimate worksheet, tables and figures

Tables

  • Table 1: Materials list and cost estimate worksheet
  • Table 1 notes
  • Table 2: Dimensions that vary with the length and width of the shed
  • Table 2 notes
  • Table 3: Number of pieces for floor joists, wall studs and trusses
  • Table 4: Nailing schedule

Figures

  • Figure 1.1: Skid spacing
  • Figure 1.2: Concrete block spacing
  • Figure 2.1: Floor dimensions
  • Figure 2.2: Rim joist splice
  • Figure 2.3: Floor frame complete
  • Figure 3.1: Truss dimensions
  • Figure 3.2: Truss jig
  • Figure 3.3, Gambrel end framing
  • Figure 3.4, Overhang details
  • Figure 3.5, Truss comparison
  • Figure 3.6, Crows beak dimensions
  • Figure 3.7, Crows beak detail
  • Figure 3.8, Crows beak sheeting detail
  • Figure 4.1: Wall dimensions
  • Figure 4.2: Wall layout
  • Figure 4.3: End wall framing
  • Figure 4.4: Side wall framing
  • Figure 5a: Frame for pre hung doors and windows
  • Figure 5b.1: Outer foor frame
  • Figure 5b.2: Inner foor frame
  • Figure 5b.3: Complete single door frame
  • Figure 5b.4: Nailing sequence
  • Figure 5b.5: Chalk lines, cut lines
  • Figure 5b.6: Inner door trim
  • Figure 5b.7: Complete door trim showing 7/16" gap between inner and outer trim
  • Figure 5c.1: Inner door uprights, siding breaks, and cripple stud spacing
  • Figure 5c.2: Inner door spacers and uprights
  • Figure 5c.3: Door trim spacing and underlying cut lines
  • Figure 5c.4: Complete door trim
  • Figure 8.1: Roof framing details
  • Figure 8.2: End wall & truss cross section showing truss offset

Buy With Confidence With A 30 Day Money Back Guarantee On All Shed And Garage Plans

Guarantee seal

Gambrel Barn Shed Plans With

Buy NowBuy Now $9.97

Money Back Guarantee

I offer a 30 day money back guarantee if buy these plans and find that they are not suitable for you.

Just send me an email and I will give you a refund within 2-3 days (the next time I log on).

See And Compare These Plans To My Other Shed And Garage Plans

Buy gable roof shed plans
Buy NowBuy Now $7.95
- OR -
Get More Details

Regular Gable Roof Shed Plans (The Easiest & Cheapest To Build)

  • Includes all 21 sizes from 8x4 to 12x20
  • 3:12, 4:12, & 5:12 roof pitch options
  • 2, 3 1/2, & 5 1/2 inch overhang options
  • Single and double doors
  • Single top plates
  • Wall studs and roof trusses 24 inch O.C.
  • One of the cheapest and easiest sheds to build

Buy deluxe gable shed plans
Buy NowBuy Now $9.95
- OR -
Get More Details

Deluxe Gable Roof Shed Plans (With 3 Roof Pitch Options)

  • Includes all 31 sizes from 8x4 to 16x32
  • 8, 10, 12, 14, & 16 ft widths
  • 3:12, 6:12, & 12:12 roof pitch options
  • 12 inch overhang
  • Single and double doors
  • Floor studs 12 inch O.C.
  • Wall studs 16 inch O.C.
  • Roof trusses 16 inch O.C.
  • Double top plates
  • Includes 48 inch loft the length of the shed with an optional gable end door
  • Frame for pre hung doors and windows

Buy lean to plans
Buy NowBuy Now $11.95
- OR -
Get More Details

Lean-To Style Single Slope Plans (With Porch Option)

  • Includes all 45 sizes from 4x4 to 12x20
  • 1.5:12 roof pitch
  • 2, 4-6, & 12 inch overhang options
  • 4 height options from 60 inches to 12 ft
  • Any custom length, width or height
  • Single and/or double doors
  • Floor studs 16 inch O.C.
  • Wall studs 16 inch O.C.
  • Rafters 16 inch O.C.
  • Single top plates
  • Instructions and details to build a porch
  • Bike shed ideas
  • Frame for pre hung doors and windows

Buy All 4 Shed Plans For Only $27.95

  • Can't decide which style shed plans to buy? Then buy all 4 shed plans in all sizes for only $27.95. That is a savings of over 29%!
Buy all four shed plans
Buy NowBuy Now $27.95

Buy All 4 Shed Plans

Can't decide which style shed plans to buy? Then buy all 4 shed plans in all sizes for only $27.95.

  • Regular gable roof shed plans in all 21 sizes
  • Deluxe gable roof shed plans in all 31 sizes
  • Tall (gambrel) barn shed plans in all 31 sizes
  • Lean-to style (single slope) shed plans in all 45 sizes

That is a savings of over 29%!


Need An Even Larger Shed?

  • Then consider my garage plans which go up to 24ft x 40ft and include full size 24x36 inch blueprints.
Buy garage plans
Buy NowBuy Now $29.97
- OR -
Get More Details

Garage Plans With Blueprints

These garage plans give you step by step framing instructions, complete with diagrams and dimensions. They are designed for the first time garage builder with little or no construction experience.

  • Includes sizes: 1 car (14x24), 2 car (24x24), 3 car (24x32/32x24), 4 car (24x40)
  • Wall height: 8ft standard, 9-12ft optional
  • Stud spacing: 16 inch on center
  • Stud size: 2x4 standard, 2x6 optional
  • Roof style: Gable
  • Roof covering: Shingles standard, optional: metal, rolled, built up
  • Trusses: Manufactured, available at most any lumber yard or truss company
  • Maximum overhead door opening height: 7 ft (with 8 ft wall height), up to 11 ft (12 ft wall height)
  • Floor: Monopour concrete slab standard, optional: wood, stem wall with concrete slab
  • Matching blueprints: Necessary for obtaining building permits

Buy With Confidence With A 30 Day Money Back Guarantee On All Shed And Garage Plans

Guarantee seal