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Summary of Contents for ShedPlans 16'x20' Garage Shed Plan
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Page 2: Foundation Preparation
STEP 1 Foundation Preparation 1.1 Fill the trenches to ground level with concrete and let cure, or harden. Since curing times vary between brands, read the packaging for recommended curing times. 1.2 Once the concrete has cured, use standard-sized bricks and lay them across the foundation. - Page 3 STEP 2 Framing the Floor 2.1 Assemble the frame using 1 1/2” x 7 1/4” pressure-treated lumber. You will need fifteen boards cut to 15'-9” that will be the joist. 2.2 Secure the beams with 8x5" wood screws. 2.3 Using a speed square or carpenter's square, check the corners to make sure they are 90°.
- Page 4 STEP 3 Assemble Front Wall Frame 3.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ and 3 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct front wall frame using the drawing below as a reference. You will need one board cut to 11" and two boards cut to 6"...
- Page 5 STEP 4 Assemble Back Wall Frame 4.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ and 3 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct back wall frame using the drawing below as a reference. You will need seventeen boards cut to 6'-11" that will be the studs and two boards cut to 20' that will be the top and bottom plates.
- Page 6 STEP 5 Assemble Right Wall Frame 5.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct side wall frames using the drawing below as a reference. You will need thirteen boards cut to 6'-11" that will be the studs and two boards cut to 15'-5" that will be the top and bottom plates.
- Page 7 STEP 6 Assemble Left Wall Frame 6.1 Using 1 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ and 3 1/2“ x 3 1/2“ pressure-treated lumber, construct left wall frame using the drawing below as a reference. You will need eight boards cut to 6'-11" that will be the studs, two boards cut to 3'-8 1/2"...
- Page 8 STEP 7 Assemble the Roof Frame 7.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 5 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber, cut thirty rafters 9'-3 3/4" long according to the dimensions. 7.2 Using 1 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber, cut thirteen collar ties 10'-4" long according to the dimensions.
- Page 9 STEP 8 Assemble and Install Shed Door 8.1 Build the door frame for the shed using 1 1/2 “ x 3 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber and secure with 5” wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 5'-11 3/4" that will be the vertical girts and two boards cut to 2'-3/4"...
- Page 10 STEP 9 Roof Sheathing Installation 9.1 You will need 405 Sq Ft of asphalt shingle roofing. 9.2 Add the metal drip edge to the fascias. 9.3 Cover the plywood with building paper. 9.4 Install asphalt shingle roofing using an industrial stapler.
- Page 11 STEP 10 Window Installation for the Front Wall 10.1 Using 1 1/2 “ x 2 1/2 “ pressure-treated lumber, assemble the outer frame for the window as shown in the drawing below. You will need two boards cut to 3'-1" that will be the vertical girts and two boards cut to 3'-4"...
- Page 12 STEP 11 Assemble and Install Car Doors 11.1 Build the door frames for the shed using 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" pressure-treated lumber and secure with 5" wood screws. You will need two boards cut to 6'-5 1/4" that will be the vertical girts, two boards cut to 3'-11 3/4"...
- Page 13 STEP 12 Assemble and Install Door Ramp 12.1 Assemble the seven door ramp frames from pressure-treated lumber and secure with 3" and 5" wood screws. For each frame you will need one 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" board cut to 1'-9 1/2"; one 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"...
- Page 14 STEP 13 Thank You Now that your shed is all done, you are ready to decorate it any way you want using your favorite paint, stain, or preservative.
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