A distinctive roof profile that reads more like a small cottage than a utility building. If your shed will be visible from the house or the street — or if a covenant has opinions about outbuildings — this is the one that tends to pass without argument.
Worth knowing
The roof shape sheds weather well and gives the building a finished look without costing more than a plain gable. Practical storage capacity is comparable to a ranch-style building of the same footprint.
Features
- Distinctive cottage roof
- Seven floor plans
- Curb-appeal styling
Common uses
- Visible backyard storage
- Garden storage
- Neighbourhood-sensitive sites
Available sizes
| Size | Footprint |
|---|---|
| 8' × 12' | 96 sq ft |
| 10' × 12' | 120 sq ft |
| 10' × 16' | 160 sq ft |
Floor plans
The floor plan sets where the doors and windows go. This model is offered in 7 plans — the same building, laid out differently. Tell us how you will approach it and what goes inside, and the right one is usually obvious.
More of the Cottage Shed
How it is built
Floor
- Treated skids and joists on 16" centers, rated for ground contact
- 4x6 notched floor skids — two on 8' wide buildings, four on 10' and 12' wide
- 5/8" LP ProStruct treated floor decking with interlocking SmartFinish
Walls
- LP SmartSide engineered wood siding and trim, treated against water and insects
- 2x4 studs on 16" centers
- Metal hurricane straps tying wall framing to rafters, rated to 160 mph
Roof
- 2x4 rafters joined with steel plates
- 7/16" OSB roof decking
- Aluminum drip edge protecting decking and eaves
Doors
- 6" heavy-duty zinc-plated hinges and handle
- Adjustable tension rods to stop the doors sagging
- Aluminum threshold protecting the floor edge
