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8x12 Lean to shed plan details:

• Materials List:The 8x12 Lean To shed plans come with a complete materials list that is broken down by parts of the shed and can be used for shopping at your favorite lumber store. Download the materials list here.
• Lean to shed building guide:  This is a free download and is used in conjunction with your lean to shed building plans.  Free download now.
  
• 2 Foundations:  Wooden shed floor framing with optional concrete anchors or poured concrete floor with 4" gravel base.
  
• Floor: 2x6 floor joists at 16" on center with 3/4" floor sheathing.
• Wall Framing: 2x4 framing at 16" on center with a double top plate on front and back walls.
• Wall Height: The higher shed wall height is 7'-9-3/4"", the lower wall is 5'-8 7/8".
• Doors: The door is a 36" wide pre-hung exterior grade door of your choice.
  
• Window:  One window which is a new construction window 36" wide by 48" tall.  You can change window size to your desired size.
  
• Siding:  These plans show LP Smartside siding panels.  You can however substitute T1-11 textured siding panels.  If you prefer to go with vinyl siding or another form of lap siding you will first have to sheet the shed walls with 1/2" OSB or plywood .
  
• Roof: The roof is framed using 2x6's to build the rafters/trusses. It is sheeted with 1/2" O.S.B.   Detailed plans on cutting out this rafter/truss detail.
  
• Roof Pitch: 3/12.  For every 3 inches of rise there is 12 inches of run horizontally.
• Roof Overhang: 6" on the front.
  
• Roofing: The plans show 3-tab or dimensional shingles but you may opt to go with metal roofing if you prefer.
• Trim :1x4, 1x6,  and 1x8 wood, pvc composite or cement trim materials are used to finish the corners, roof eves, fascia, and door.