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Shed Doors and How to Build Them

Shed doors can either be pre-hung or custom built. All the methods below are for homemade shed doors and are simple designs using basic materials.

Building Double Shed Doors

Here's one of the easiest ways I use to build double shed doors. You can use this method while installing your shed siding. Build up to 6' wide doors using this technique.

Learn more here.

Another Shed Door Building Method

Another Easy Method for Building Your Double Shed Doors

Use this method to build your shed doors if you are siding your walls before standing them up. This is a little more complicated then the method listed above. When I built sheds professionally this is the method I used because it allowed me to already have my doors built and have them ready on the job site.

Here's the construction guide for you.

Building Single Shed Doors

How To Build a Single Shed Door

This method is really simple and can be used for building small or large single swing shed doors up to 3' wide.

Check out this construction guide for building a single shed door.

Adding a Roll Up Shed Door

Adding A Roll Up Shed Door

A roll up shed door can be one of the best types of doors to install on your shed. You have to be careful though to frame your shed properly to accept this type of shed door.

Here's more info on adding a roll up shed door.

Shed Door Hardware

Hardware For Your Shed Doors

Check out this shed door hardware like 'D' Handles, strap hinges, barrel bolts, and even where to get metal to protect the floor where you walk into your shed.

You can find them here along with other hardware for shed doors.

I would be happy to answer your questions about building shed doors.

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