16x24 Shed Plans Free - PDF Download | HowToSpecialist - How to Build, Step by Step DIY Plans (2024)

This step by step woodworking project is about 16×24 gable shed plans. I have designed this large shed so you can build a shelter where you can combine your needs for storage with your “guilty pleasures”, such as woodworking, repairs and other hobbies. The shed comes with 10 ft walls, so it will have a roomy interior. This shed features double front doors, a side door and a large window. Read the local codes before starting the project, so you comply with the requirements. See my other DIY projects HERE.

We recommend you to invest in the best materials you could afford. Therefore, you should buy weather-resistant lumber, such as pine or cedar. Always take accurate measurements before adjusting the size of the components at the proper size. Drill pilot holes trough the components before inserting the wood screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. My plans come with a full cut / shopping list and they are PDF Download and Print friendly. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

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16×24 Shed Plans – DIY Gable Shed

Materials

• A – 2 pieces of 2×8 lumber – 288″ long, 19 pieces – 189″ long FLOOR FRAME
• B – 10 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 144″ long SKIDS
• C – 10 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 48″x96″ long, 4 pieces – 48″x48″ long FLOOR
• D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 144″ long, 11 pieces – 115 1/2″ long, 5 pieces – 30″ long, 5 pieces – 26 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 48″ long, 4 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 51″ long SIDE WALL
• E – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 144″ long, 1 piece – 47 1/4″ long, 1 piece – 59 1/4″ long, 11 pieces – 115 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 80″ long, 5 pieces – 30″ long, 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 40 1/2″ long SIDE WALL
• F – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 144″ long, 12 pieces – 115 1/2″ long 2xSIDE WALL
• F – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 120″ long, 4 pieces – 80 1/2″ long TOP PLATES
• G – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 185″ long, 1 piece – 192″ long, 2 pieces – 44 1/2″ long, 8 pieces – 115 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 94 1/2″ long, 7 pieces – 11 3/4″ long, 2 pieces of 2×10 lumber – 99″ long FRONT WALL
• H – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 185″ long, 1 piece – 192″ long, 13 pieces – 115 1/2″ long BACK WALL
• H – 12 pieces of 1/2″ plywood – 48″x96″ long, 6 pieces – 23 3/4″x96″ long EXTERIOR PANELS

• 2 pieces of 2×8 lumber – 24′
• 19 pieces of 2×8 lumber – 16′
• 12 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
• 10 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 12′
• 5 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 16′
• 72 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 10′
• 3 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10′
• 2 pieces of 2×10 lumber – 10′
• 15 pieces of 1/2″ OSB – 4’x8′
• 2 1/2″ screws, 3 1/2″ screws, 1 5/8″ screws
• 8d nails
• rafter ties
• joist hangers
• wood filler,wood glue, stain/paint

Tools

• Miter saw
• Circular saw
• Drill machinery, drill bits
• Safety gloves, glasses
• Chalk line, tape measure,spirit level, carpentry pencil

Time

• Oneweek

16×24 Gable Shed Roof – DIY Plans

The first step of the project is to build the floor frame for the 16×24 storage shed. Use 2×8 lumber for the joists and cut them, as shown in the diagram. Drill pilot holes through the long beams and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular joists. Place the joists every 16″ on center. Check if the corners are square and align the edges flush. Use joist hangers, if you want even more rigidity to the floor frame.

Use 4×4 lumber for the skids. Place the skids under the floor frame. Use rafter ties to secure the skids to the floor frame.

Use 3/4″ tongue and groove plywood sheets. Invest in pressure treated plywood, because the floor sheets will be exposed to moisture. Cut the sheets at the dimensions shown in the diagram and in the cut list. Leave no gaps between the sheets and align the edges flush. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws every 8″ along the framing, to secure the sheets into place.

Use 2×4 lumber for the back wall frame. Cut the components at the right dimensions, as shown in the diagram. Drill pilot holes through the plates and insert 3 1/2″ screws to assemble the wall frame. Make sure the corners are square and align the edges flush. Place the studs every 16″ on center.

Next, assemble the front wall frame for the 16×24 garden storage shed. As you can see in the diagram, you need to leave a 96″ opening so you can install double 4 ft doors. Use 2×10 lumber for the double header. Fit a piece of 1/2″ plywood between the 2x10s so you can make it 3 1/2″ thick. You can adjust the size of the opening and make it suit your needs. You can even install a garage door, if you want.

We will be building the side walls by joining two frames together. This will keep the costs and weight down, so you can move and install them to the floor of the shed. Notice the window opening with the double headers. The double headers are made from 2×6 lumber with 1/2″ plywood between. You can adjust the size of the window to suit your needs.

Next, assemble the other section for the side wall using the instructions above. You can adjust the size of the door opening to suit your needs.

Build the opposite site wall using the same techniques described above. Place the studs every 16″ on center. Use double studs at both ends of the frame. You need to identical frames for the side wall.

Fit the wall frames to the floor of the shed. Align the edges flush and plumb them vertically with a spirit level. Drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws through the bottom plates into the floor frame. Check if the corners are square and lock the adjacent wall together tightly with 3 1/2″ screws.

Fit the double plates to the side walls, as shown in the free plans. Drill pilot holes through the top plates and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock them into place tightly. Check if the corners are square and align the edges flush.

Use 1/2″ OSB for the exterior wall panels. Align the edges flush and leave no gaps between the sheets. Insert 1 5/8″ screws or 8d nails to lock the sheets into place tightly.

For the opposite side you need to make cuts around the door and window openings.

This shed is sturdy and in the same time friendly with the budget. You can easily use this shed for storage and for your weekend woodworking projects. This makes for the perfect space for your hobbies, as well.

Make sure you take a look over PART 2 of the project, so you learn how to build the frame and how to build the front doors. Since you are already here, you might as well take a look over my 16×20 pole barn plans. A pole bars has numerous advantages over a shed framing, so that will be an useful read.

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