Building A 16x20 Shed

Cut the components at the right dimensions from 2 6 lumber.

Building a 16x20 shed.

If you need a large lean to shed the 16x20 lean to design is a great solution. A vinyl shed is between 4 500 and metal sheds start at around 3 000. Building a solid foundation is the key to having a stable and steady shed. You can buy the materials for a wooden 16 20 shed for about 2500.

Utilizing the simplest shed design the lean to has a single plane roof which allows it to be built close to another structure like a fence or building and still keep all the rain and snow moving away. How to build a 16 20 shed floor and wall frames building the floor frame 16 20 first of all you need to build the frame for the floor. The foundation will support the walls so it needs to be resilient and strong enough to hold in place. Level the surface thoroughly and then compact a thick layer of gravel.

Use pressure treated timber to create a 20 x 16 foundation base as shown in the figure. Set the 4 4 skids and then fit the floor frame. Toenail the frame to the skids or you could use rafter ties so you lock them together tightly. Select the location for the shed taking into account your need and the local building codes.