Our colonial style sheds are the perfect solution for a large garden shed.
12x20 shed roof pitch.
2x6 floor joists with 3 4 floor sheathing.
Much depends on what your intended use for the shed actually is.
12x20 garden shed plans.
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If you are only trying to keep a wood pile dry or storing a few outdoor tools and light machinery out of the weather then you might consider a simple single pitch roof since most everything inside will be stored at ground level and pulled out from the outside of the shed.
Snow can build up against the lower roof wall and cause dampness or rot in the wall.
Foundation the shed plans include plans for a wood rail foundation.
With a steeper roof pitch windows and a large door to make it easier to store larger items the 12x20 backyard colonial shed design will provied functionality and good looks for your yard or garden.
Expensive to convert a mono pitched roof to a multi slope roof since all walls need to become the same height.
12x20 shed plans with dormer include the following.
Sheds rain and snow quickly.
Clear roof space without truss or rafters.
In addition due to the easy access to the interior you can use this shed for storing an atv or your motorbikes.
Fast run off of rain or snow can cause ground erosion behind.