Post and Beam Shed Plans

Build your own Post & Beam buildings ranging in size from 6' x 8' to 12' x 24' and any size in between.

Build your own Post & Beam Buildings ranging in size from 6' x 8' to 12' x 24' and any size in between.

How to Build a Post & Beam Shed Guide

  • Over 110 pages!
  • Actual Construction Pictures of every step.
  • Based on over 30 years of post and beam shed construction.
  • Build any size shed from 6' x 8' to 12' x 24' or larger using these methods!
  • Advice and guidance on what specific materials to use to make your shed just right for its intended use.

Classic New England Style Post & Beam Sheds

  • Smell the wood interior
  • Enjoy the nice finished look inside
  • Rugged full dimension lumber
  • Simple to build with step by step instructions
  • Sizes from 6' x 8' to 12' x 24' and beyond!

Unlike most of the other post and beam shed plans, this is not just a set of blueprints or drawings and a stock list.

You will get advice on what materials to use depending on the purpose of your building and actual photos of every step from the floor frame to the exterior trim.

Smaller buildings can be built as a weekend project

You can finish the outside of your building to match any look you want. Have a look at some finished buildings:

Download Your Post & Beam Building Guide Now!

You will not find a more comprehensive guide to building post and beam sheds.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Tools Needed
  3. What size building should you build?
  4. Building Specifics
  5. Foundation
  6. Stock list and figuring cuts for a custom sized building
  7. Cutting posts (4" x 4" and 4" x 5" lumber)
  8. Frame Stock Summary
  9. Board and batten siding
  10. How to notch a post
  11. Assembly
    1. Floor frame
    2. Post & Beam Frame
    3. Framing Door(s)
    4. Framing Window(s)
    5. Rafters (roof frame)
    6. Figuring out rafter cuts
    7. How to layout a 10 pitch building cut rafter
    8. Building cut rafter detail
    9. Angle Braces
    10. Boarding
    11. Roof Sheathing
    12. Trim - Corner Boards and Fascia
    13. Trim - rake boards and louvers
    14. Windows and doors
    15. Battens
    16. Shed Door Ramp
    17. Window box and shutters
  12. Finished buildings
  13. Larger post and beam buildings
  14. Conclusion

Join the hundreds of thousands of satisfied post and beam shed owners.

Build your new storage shed, backyard getaway, pool cabana, cottage, camp, hobby barn, workshop, motorcycle shed, home office or even attach it to another building as an addition.

With this guide you can build the following buildings: 6x8, 8x8, 8x10, 8x12, 8x14, 8x16, 10x10, 10x12, 10x14, 10x16, 10x18, 10x20, 10x24, 12x12, 12x14, 12x16, 12x18, 12x20, 12x24, 14x12, 14x14, 14x16, 16x16, 16x20.

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