How to Build a Shed (12x12) with a Loft!

If you are like most people, you have a garage full of stuff and no place for your cars. Rather than buying a new home with more space for storage, it might be an easier fix to build a shed for your excess storage needs. This shed was the maximum square footage that my neighborhood would allow, which was a 12x12 or 144 square feet shed, but I was able to add the loft to give me a little more storage space. There are simpler roof styles, such as a single pitch "lean-to" style roof, but I wanted the loft for extra storage, which is why I decided to use gable ends. I also wanted a large door opening for larger equipment such as a 60" cut mower, so I made the opening 64" wide. The window, I found in someone's trash, which was a great add for this build! Windows add natural light, especially if you don't have power running to your shed. I was SUPER PLEASED with the MINIMAL WASTE of materials for this build. I could literally fit all the waste in one trashcan. Whatever material you use for the roofing and siding, make sure to look up the manufacturer installation instructions so that it is done properly, which can be found on the product website. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. I hope that this is helpful information for everyone! Peace and God bless! For those looking for a material list, this is the bulk of what we used when building the shed (below). All the materials cost less than $2990! Foundation 2 4x4x12 Treated 3 Rock Bags 4 Deck Block 1 1 1/2 Hanger Nails 20 Hurrican Ties 16 2x6 Hangers 5 Floor Ply 4 2x6x12 treated 8 2x6x12 2 3" Hanger Nails Walls, Doors, and Loft 72 2x4x8 15 2x4x12 14 Smart Siding 3 Multiuse Soffit 1 2" 5lb Screws 19 1x4x8 treated 3 z flashing 2 vents 4 Hinges 1 Foot Bolt 1 Lock Latch 1 2 3/8" Wall Nails 1 3x3' Window (FREE) Roof, Fascia, and Soffit 14 2x4x8 16 1x4x8 treated furring strips 1 2x6x16 20 2x4 Joist Hangers 4 1x6x10 Treated 3 1x6x12 Treated 2 rdg cap 10 3x8 mtl roof 7 drp edge 4 Screw bags 6 Caulk 20 Hurr Ties Ramp 4 12ft Decking 1 2x6x12 treated 3 2x6 joist hangers Paint 2 Gal Color 1 Gal Trm