In addition to the 12×16 gambrel barn shed plans I offer these 3 other styles of 12×16 shed plans:
This materials & cut list and cost estimate worksheet is for my 12×16 gambrel barn shed plans with these features:
- Gambrel style barn roof
- 12 inch overhang (optional, not included in these materials calculations)
- 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 not included in these materials calculations
- Frame for pre hung doors and windows is optional and not included in these materials calculations
Optional configurations will require additional materials from what is listed here.
These sheds look great! And the 12×16 gambrel barn style roof offers lots of additional storage in the loft area.
Materials & Cut List, 12×16 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 | 4x4x8ft | 6 |
| Floor | |||
| Band boards: B | 2x6x16ft | 2 | |
| Floor joists: C | 2x6x12ft | 17 | |
| F | Floor sheeting, 3/4in plywood or OSB | 4ftx8ft | 6 |
| 16ft Side wall #1 | |||
| Top plate: B | 2x4x16ft | 1 | |
| Top & bottom plates: D | 2x4x16ft | 2 | |
| B | Studs: F | 2x4x92 5/8 | 13 |
| D | Siding, 7/16 to 5/8inch | 4ftx8ft | 4 |
| 16ft Side wall #2 | |||
| Top plate: B | 2x4x16ft | 1 | |
| Top & bottom plates: D | 2x4x16ft | 2 | |
| B | Studs: F | 2x4x92 5/8 | 13 |
| D | Siding, 7/16 to 5/8inch | 4ftx8ft | 4 |
| 12ft End wall #1 | |||
| Top plate: E | 2x4x12ft | 1 | |
| Top & bottom plates: A | 2x4x12ft | 2 | |
| B | Studs: F | 2x4x92 5/8 | 10 |
| D | Siding, 7/16 to 5/8 inch | 4ftx8ft | 3 |
| 12ft End wall #2 | |||
| Top plate: E | 2x4x12ft | 1 | |
| Top & bottom plates: A | 2x4x12ft | 2 | |
| B | Studs: F | 2x4x92 5/8 | 10 |
| D | Siding, 7/16 to 5/8 inch | 4ftx8ft | 3 |
| 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 | 9 (each truss uses 2 pieces): H, Figure 3.1 | 2x4x10ft | 18 |
| B | End truss collar beams: Figure 3.3 | 2x4x12ft | 2 |
| D | End truss siding, 7/16 to 5/8: Figure 3.3 | 4ftx8ft | 6 |
| Roof | |||
| G | Sheeting, 1/2 plywood or OSB | 4ftx8ft | 10 |
| E | Trim, gable ends, corners | 2.5x8ft | 16 |
| E | Trim, side wall eaves | 2.5x8ft | 4 |
| H | Drip edge | 8 | |
| I | Felt paper (roll) | 1 | |
| J | Shingles (bundles) | 10 | |
This materials list shows where the individual materials are used. The cost estimate worksheet below shows the total materials.
Cost Estimate Worksheet, 12×16 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 | 4x4x8ft pressure treated | 6 | ||
| B | 2x4x92 5/8 (PC) | 51 | ||
| 2x4x8ft | 1 | |||
| 2x4x10ft | 18 | |||
| 2x4x12ft | 8 | |||
| 2x4x16ft | 6 | |||
| 2x6x12ft | 17 | |||
| 2x6x16ft | 2 | |||
| D | 7/16x4ftx8ft Hardboard siding | 20 | ||
| E | 4ftx8ft No groove siding | 2 | ||
| F | 3/4x4ftx8ft Plywood or OSB | 6 | ||
| G | 1/2x4ftx8ft Plywood or OSB | 10 | ||
| H | 10ft Drip edge | 8 | ||
| I | Felt paper (roll) | 1 | ||
| J | Shingles (bundles) | 10 | ||
| 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 12×16 gamble barn shed. Use the notes below for additional information on the items you need.
Materials notes for 12×16 gambrel barn shed plans:
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