Original price
$4,599.99
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Original price
$4,599.99
Original price
$4,599.99
Current price$3,424.95
$3,424.95
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$3,424.95
Current price$3,424.95
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Why choose a 12x16 wood shed kit for your backyard storage?
Nominal Size: 12 ft × 16 ftDoor layout: Centered gable double doorsRoof Pitch: 6/12 gableSiding: Primed LP SmartSideFloor: Not included
Need a home for your garden equipment, a place to organize project supplies, or somewhere to keep a weekend repair off the kitchen table? The Best Barns Crafter's Connection 12x16 Shed Kit gives you a separate backyard space to arrange around the way you work. With double doors on the gable end and primed siding ready for your choice of paint, you can create a useful storage building that looks at home beside your house or garden.
Benefits
Find What You Need for the Next Job: Keep potting supplies, hand tools and outdoor equipment together in a space of their own. Arrange your own storage around the jobs you do most often, so gathering what you need does not start with searching through several places.
Bring Equipment In Through the Front: Gable-end double doors give you an entrance for moving garden equipment and larger storage containers in and out. The published door dimensions are 64 inches wide by 71 inches high; check your equipment measurements and allow room for the doors to swing and for turning outside.
Put Both Long Walls to Work: With the entrance centered on the gable end, neither long sidewall is interrupted by a doorway. Use those sides to plan your own shelves, hooks or a work surface, keeping a route through the middle for the items you move regularly.
Start With Parts Prepared for the Build: Pre-cut components and prebuilt door panels reduce the measuring, preparation and door construction you would face when starting from raw lumber. You still assemble the shed and make the cuts called for in the manual, with prepared parts to help you get started.
Choose the Look of Your Finished Shed: LP SmartSide siding comes primed and ready to paint, letting you coordinate the siding and trim with your home or garden. Paint and the final roof covering are supplied separately, so you can plan those finishes together before the build.
Features
2x4 wood framing
Wood wall and truss components form the shed's framing.
Prebuilt double-door panels
The double-door panels arrive prebuilt for installation on the gable end.
Primed LP SmartSide siding
Siding arrives primed for the owner to finish with exterior paint or solid-color stain.
Centered gable double-door configuration. Windows, floor, final roof covering and paint are not included in the base kit.
Specifications
Published door dimensions are nominal and do not establish the measured clear passage. Check your equipment dimensions and the assembly plans before ordering.
Centered gable double-door specifications
Nominal size
12 ft × 16 ft
Nominal foundation dimensions
12 ft 0 in × 16 ft 0 in
Door placement
Centered on the gable end
Published double-door dimensions
5 ft 4 in wide × 5 ft 11 in high
Sidewall height
6 ft 4 in
Roof pitch
6/12
Roof sheathing
7/16 in OSB
Nominal building footprint
192 sq ft nominal footprint; not measured clear interior space
Peak height, excluding floor
9 ft 6 in
Wall framing
2×4 framing laid out to the manual’s panel and door-wall measurements
Roof truss spacing
24 in spacing per assembly manual
Lead Time
Normally ships 5–7 days after the order is received. Freight transit time is additional.
Shipping & Delivery
The kit ships by LTL freight with liftgate unloading to a firm surface at the driveway end. Plan for one or two pallets and a clear unloading and staging area. The carrier usually calls to coordinate delivery, and some components may arrive separately. Moving materials beyond the driveway end is your responsibility.
What is included and what to supply
Documented kit components
Pre-cut 2x4 wood wall and roof-truss components.
Primed LP SmartSide siding and trim materials.
OSB roof sheathing.
Prebuilt double-door panels for the gable end.
Applicable door hardware and assembly fasteners.
Supply separately
A wood floor or suitable concrete foundation.
Windows, if desired.
Final roof covering, drip edge and roof-covering fasteners.
Exterior paint or solid-color stain and required finishing supplies.
Any additional materials specified in the assembly manual.
Plan the Floor, Windows and Roof
Floor: The floor is sold separately. You can build a wood floor or prepare a suitable concrete pad using the exact manual’s 12 ft. × 16 ft. outside foundation dimensions. Keep the foundation level and square, check local requirements, and follow the manual’s foam sill sealer detail for concrete construction.
Windows: Windows are purchased separately. Before cutting openings, plan compatible window styles and locations using the exact kit manual and the instructions supplied with your windows.
Roof: OSB roof sheathing is included. You supply the finished shingles or metal roofing, drip edge, appropriate roofing nails or screws, and exterior paint. Plan these materials before assembly using the manual and your chosen roofing system’s instructions.
Foundation and Assembly Planning
Prepare a level, square foundation measuring 12 ft 0 in × 16 ft 0 in, following this model’s manual. The instructions include a wood-floor layout and a concrete foundation option. Check local permit, setback and anchoring requirements before preparing the site.
This is a DIY assembly kit, and installation is excluded. Some on-site cutting is required. Review the complete assembly manual, packing list and additional-material requirements before starting.
Before You Build
Manual and packing list: Read the exact configuration’s manual and check the packing list before starting. Retain the pallets and packing materials until the build is complete.
Site and foundation: Confirm local requirements and prepare a level, square foundation to the manual’s dimensions.
Tools and staging: Gather the manual’s listed tools, safety glasses and dust mask. Sort components by size and type in a clear staging area.
Helpers: Arrange extra help for delivery, raising walls and handling roof components.
Assembly sequence: Follow the manual’s numbered steps and the correct centered or offset door-wall instructions. Some cuts are required, and walls and trusses are assembled on site.
Roofing and finishing: Have your owner-supplied roofing and finishing materials ready for the appropriate assembly stages. Installation is not included.
Tools listed in the manual: a saw, cordless drill, hammer, tape measure, pencil, level, framing square, Phillips screwdriver, 6–8 ft ladders, safety glasses and a dust mask.
Exterior Finishing and Care
Finish the siding within 30 days of assembly with at least two coats of 100% acrylic latex exterior paint or solid-color stain. Seal exposed edges and caulk the joints specified in the instructions. Follow the applicable assembly and maintenance requirements.
Maintain at least 1/2 inch of clearance between the siding and a concrete slab, or at least 2-1/2 inches between the siding and the ground when using a treated floor. Keep vegetation and debris away from the building, and direct sprinkler water away from it.
Inspect the exterior finish and sealed joints periodically, and maintain them as needed under the applicable assembly, finishing and maintenance instructions. For separately installed windows or other accessories, follow their supplied care instructions.
Warranty
Published component warranty periods are one year for workmanship and manufacturing, two years for hardware and metals, and two years for roof sheathing. LP siding has separate published 50-year coverage. Coverage is subject to the official terms, including original-owner eligibility and proper assembly and maintenance; labor and installation are excluded. Contact Homestead Supplier for assistance.
Compare Crafter’s Connection door layouts
The gable wall is the end beneath the roof peak; the eave wall is the side beneath the lower roof edge.
Door dimensions are published nominal sizes, not measured clear passage. The walk-in door width is nominal; check the matching manual for framing and clearance.
Product Overview
This overview shows the Crafter’s Connection Standard series. Use the centered-gable assembly manual below for this configuration. Windows and flooring shown are not included.
Assembly Manual
Review the instructions for this gable-door kit before preparing the foundation or starting assembly.
The hinged double doors are centered on the gable end, the wall beneath the triangular roof peak. This page covers that configuration.
Is a floor included?
No. A wood floor is purchased separately, or you can prepare a suitable concrete foundation using the dimensions and instructions in the manual.
Are windows included?
No. Windows are purchased separately. Check compatible window styles and placement against the assembly plans before making wall openings.
What foundation dimensions should I use?
The gable-door manual specifies nominal foundation dimensions of 12 ft 0 in × 16 ft 0 in. The base must be level and square. Check the manual and local requirements before building a floor or forming a slab.
What roofing materials do I need to supply?
Roof sheathing is included. You supply the final roof covering, drip edge and roof-covering fasteners. Follow the assembly manual and the instructions for your chosen roof covering.
Will I need to cut materials during assembly?
Yes. The kit includes pre-cut components and prebuilt door panels, but some on-site cutting is required. You assemble the walls and roof trusses yourself; installation is excluded.
Does the siding need to be painted?
Yes. The LP SmartSide siding arrives primed. Finish it within 30 days of assembly with at least two coats of 100% acrylic latex exterior paint or solid-color stain. Seal exposed edges and caulk the joints specified in the instructions.
Do I need a permit or site approval?
Check with your local building department and HOA, if applicable, before work begins. Confirm permit, setback, foundation and anchoring requirements. The assembly manual is not permit approval. Homestead Supplier can help confirm the correct documents for your exact kit.
How should I prepare for delivery?
Delivery is by common carrier with curbside liftgate service; you handle movement beyond the end of the driveway. Prepare a firm, accessible surface, clear unloading and staging space, and arrange helpers. Ask Homestead Supplier to confirm access requirements and whether any parts of your order will arrive separately.
Does the 12 × 16 size provide 192 square feet of clear interior space?
The 12 ft. × 16 ft. foundation dimensions equal a nominal 192-square-foot footprint. Wall framing reduces the clear interior space. Check your equipment and planned layout against the kit plans before ordering.
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Hats off to Homestead Supplier for superior customer service - these guys go above and beyond to answer all my questions. We purchased the Beach House shed for some extra storage but ended up using it as a backyard playhouse for the kids :). Now we have to buy another shed lol... The shed is great, sturdy, and would recommend to others.
- Sam B.
I found the buying experience to be far better than expected. Very easy to order, received immediate order confirmation, excellent customer service, order showed earlier than expected and in excellent condition. Would definitely recommend
- Dean G.
After 7 months of waiting for our pool to be completed, we are thrilled to have gotten our new shed built. It perfectly completes our backyard renovation. We love it! The instructions were clear, and the building is sturdy. We’ve had a number of inquiries about who we bought our shed kit from.
- Karen E.
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