In addition to the 8×4 gambrel barn shed plans I offer these 3 other styles of 8×4 shed plans:
This materials & cut list and cost estimate worksheet is for my 8×4 gambrel barn shed plans with these features:
- Gambrel style barn roof
- 12 inch overhang (option)
- 31 sizes from 8×4 to 16×32
- 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16 ft widths
- Pressure treated wood foundation on concrete blocks (concrete piers optional)
- Crows Beak (option)
- Single and double doors
- Floor studs 12 inch O.C.
- Wall studs 16 inch O.C.
- 8ft Side wall height
- Double top plates
- Double corner studs
- Roof trusses 16 or 24 inch O.C.
- Double top plates
- Optional full width loft
- Frame for pre hung doors and windows
Optional configurations will require additional materials from what is listed here.
These sheds look great! And the 8×4 gambrel barn style roof offers lots of additional storage in the loft area.
Materials & Cut List, 8×4 Gambrel Barn Shed Plans
- Click here to download a 28 page PDF that includes materials lists and cost estimate worksheets for all my shed and garage plans.
- Materials not included for the optional overhang or loft
| Notes | Item: Cut dimensions, Table 2 | Size | Quantity |
| Foundation | |||
| A | Pressure treated skids: B | 4x4x12ft | 1 |
| Floor | |||
| Band boards: B | 2x6x8ft | 1 | |
| Floor joists: C | 2x6x8ft | 5 | |
| F | Floor sheeting, 3/4in plywood or OSB | 4ftx8ft | 1 |
| 4ft Side wall #1 | |||
| B | Top & bottom plates: B, D | 2x4x92 5/8 | 2 |
| B | Studs: F | 2x4x92 5/8 | 4 |
| D | Siding, 7/16 to 5/8inch | 4ftx8ft | 1 |
| 4ft Side wall #2 | |||
| B | Top & bottom plates: B, D | 2x4x92 5/8 | 2 |
| B | Studs: F | 2x4x92 5/8 | 4 |
| D | Siding, 7/16 to 5/8inch | 4ftx8ft | 1 |
| 8ft End wall #1 | |||
| B | Top plate: E | 2x4x92 5/8 | 1 |
| Top & bottom plates: A | 2x4x8ft | 2 | |
| B | Studs: F | 2x4x92 5/8 | 7 |
| D | Siding, 7/16 to 5/8 inch | 4ftx8ft | 2 |
| 8ft End wall #2 | |||
| B | Top plate: E | 2x4x92 5/8 | 1 |
| Top & bottom plates: A | 2x4x8ft | 2 | |
| B | Studs: F | 2x4x92 5/8 | 7 |
| D | Siding, 7/16 to 5/8 inch | 4ftx8ft | 2 |
| Door | |||
| P | Header: Figure 5a | 2x4x8ft | 1 |
| Q | Jack studs: Figure 5a | 2x4x92 5/8 | 1 |
| B | Inner door frame: Figure 5b | 2x4x92 5/8 | 4 |
| E | Trim | 2.5x8ft | 8 |
| K | Hinges | 3 | |
| L | Latch | 1 | |
| Trusses | |||
| B | 3 (each truss uses 2 pieces): H, Figure 3.1 | 2x4x92 5/8 | 6 |
| B | End truss collar beams: Figure 3.3 | 2x4x92 5/8 | 2 |
| D | End truss siding, 7/16 to 5/8: Figure 3.3 | 4ftx8ft | 4 |
| Roof | |||
| G | Sheeting, 1/2 plywood or OSB | 4ftx8ft | 2 |
| E | Trim, gable ends, corners | 2.5x8ft | 12 |
| E | Trim, side wall eaves | 2.5x8ft | 1 |
| H | Drip edge | 4 | |
| I | Felt paper (roll) | 1 | |
| J | Shingles (bundles) | 2 | |
This materials and cut list does not include the materials to build the optional loft or overhang on all 4 sides.
Cost Estimate Worksheet, 8×4 Gambrel Barn Shed Plans
This cost estimate worksheet shows the total materials. You can download the free PDF version to print out, then fill in the price for each item and multiply by the number used to calculate the total cost to build. This estimate doesn’t include sales tax, cost to paint, or any other necessary items or tools you might need but don’t already have.
| Notes | Item | Quantity | Price | Sub Total |
| A | 4x4x12ft pressure treated | 1 | ||
| B | 2x4x92 5/8 (PC) | 41 | ||
| 2x4x8ft | 5 | |||
| 2x6x8ft | 6 | |||
| D | 7/16x4ftx8ft Hardboard siding | 10 | ||
| E | 4ftx8ft No groove siding | 2 | ||
| F | 3/4x4ftx8ft Plywood or OSB | 1 | ||
| G | 1/2x4ftx8ft Plywood or OSB | 2 | ||
| H | 10ft Drip edge | 4 | ||
| I | Felt paper (roll) | 1 | ||
| J | Shingles (bundles) | 2 | ||
| K | Hinges | 3 | ||
| L | Latch | 1 | ||
| M | Assorted fasteners | (estimate) | 25.00 | |
| Grand Total | ||||
Print this list out and take it down to your local building supply store to calculate the cost of building this 8×4 gamble barn shed. Use the notes below for additional information on the items you need.
Materials notes for 8×4 gambrel barn shed plans:
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