Sheds

Slim Shed

For the gap beside the house

Slim Shed — For the gap beside the house

A narrow lean-to profile with a single-slope roof, built for the strip of ground alongside an existing structure or fence line where nothing else fits. The 6' wide model in particular solves a problem most sheds cannot.

Worth knowing

The single slope means water runs off one side, so plan which way it faces relative to a path or a neighbouring wall. Double doors sit on the front sidewall, giving full-width access despite the narrow footprint.

Features

  • Lean-to single-slope roof
  • Double doors on the front sidewall
  • Fits tight side yards
  • Two floor plans

Common uses

  • Side-yard storage
  • Bin and tool storage
  • Narrow lot storage

Available sizes

SizeFootprint
6' × 12' 72 sq ft
8' × 12' 96 sq ft

Floor plans

The floor plan sets where the doors and windows go. This model is offered in 2 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.

Floor plan 809 for the Slim Shed
Plan 809
Floor plan 817 for the Slim Shed
Plan 817

How it is built

Floor construction detail

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 construction detail

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 construction detail

Roof

  • 2x4 rafters joined with steel plates
  • 7/16" OSB roof decking
  • Aluminum drip edge protecting decking and eaves
Doors construction detail

Doors

  • 6" heavy-duty zinc-plated hinges and handle
  • Adjustable tension rods to stop the doors sagging
  • Aluminum threshold protecting the floor edge