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Original price
$5,999.99
Original price
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Current price$4,744.99
$4,744.99
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$4,744.99
Current price$4,744.99
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Why choose a 12x16 shed kit with loft for organized backyard storage?
Nominal size: 12 ft × 16 ftRoof: GambrelSiding: Primed LP SmartSideDoor layout: Centered gable double doorsLoft: Front and rear sections
Seasonal decorations, garden supplies, and project materials can quickly outgrow their usual storage spots. The Best Barns Handcrafted Homestead gives homeowners a dedicated 12-by-16-foot building with loft sections at both ends, helping separate occasional-use belongings from items kept within easier reach. Centered gable doors provide a direct entrance while leaving the long side walls available for an organization plan that suits your needs. It is a practical choice for DIY builders who want prepared kit components and more ways to arrange their storage.
Benefits
More storage above the main area: Loft floor sections at both ends create dedicated places for seasonal decorations, empty containers, and other lighter belongings that do not need to stay below. A 4-foot-wide access opening separates the loft sections and provides access to each end.
Side walls that are easier to organize: Placing the doors in the center of the gable end keeps the entrance away from both long walls. This gives you more freedom to plan your own shelves, hooks, or work surfaces along the sides while maintaining a direct route through the doorway.
Broad access for everyday storage: The barn doors measure 6 feet wide by 6 feet 4 inches high. Their size makes it more convenient to carry storage bins, garden supplies, and project materials into and out of the shed.
A finish that can complement your property: The LP SmartSide siding arrives primed and ready for paint. You can choose a color that coordinates with your home, fence, or other backyard structures.
A useful head start for a hands-on build: Precision pre-cut materials reduce much of the measuring and preparation required when starting with raw lumber. Some on-site cutting is still required, giving DIY builders prepared components while keeping the project hands-on.
Features
Paint, roof covering, and a ground floor shown in illustrations are not included; kit siding arrives primed.
Split loft storage at both ends
The loft layout has a floor section at the front and another at the rear, separated by a 4-foot-wide access opening. The loft flooring is 7/16-inch OSB. This configuration provides upper storage at both ends while retaining the open space between the loft sections.
Centered main doors and working loft doors
The lower barn doors sit in the center of the gable wall. Working upper loft doors are installed with hinges and screws as directed in the assembly manual. The upper doors are part of the With Loft configuration.
SecureTruss roof system and prepared framing
The gambrel roof uses the SecureTruss system, with TimberPrestige framing and precision pre-cut materials. Wall framing uses nominal 2x4 lumber with studs 24 inches on center. Assembly is completed on site, and some cutting is still required.
Primed LP SmartSide for your finish
The kit has primed LP SmartSide engineered wood siding, ready for painting. Supply your exterior paint separately and follow the finishing instructions in the manual.
OSB roof sheathing supplied
The roof sheathing is 7/16-inch OSB. Supply the final shingles or metal roofing, drip edge and roofing nails or screws separately. Review those finishing materials alongside the manual before beginning construction.
Specifications
The main barn-door measurements below are door dimensions, not a measured clear passage.
Centered-door With Loft 12x16 dimensions
Foundation dimensions
12 ft × 16 ft
Exterior peak height, excluding floor
11 ft 8 in
Sidewall height
7 ft
Maximum ceiling height at center, in the open area
10 ft 10 in
Loft area height
4 ft
Main barn-door dimensions
6 ft wide × 6 ft 4 in high
Loft-door opening
42-3/4 in wide × 32 in high
Lead Time
Normally ships 5–7 days after the manufacturer receives the order. Freight transit time is additional.
Shipping & Delivery
Best Barns describes delivery of its large DIY kits by common carrier, with curbside liftgate unloading. Plan to move materials beyond the driveway end. Homestead Supplier provides tracking after shipment.
Shipping charges can vary by shed model and destination state. Check the applicable freight charge for your delivery address before ordering. If access is limited, confirm delivery arrangements for your address before ordering.
For delivery outside the contiguous United States, request a shipping quote from Homestead Supplier before ordering.
What is included and what to supply
Review the packing list in the With Loft 12x16 manual before starting your build.
Documented kit components
Pre-cut structural components with SecureTruss and TimberPrestige framing.
Primed LP SmartSide engineered wood siding.
Main barn doors and working loft doors.
Front and rear loft sections with 7/16-inch OSB flooring.
7/16-inch OSB roof sheathing.
Supply separately
A ground-level wood floor or an owner-prepared concrete pad.
Windows, if desired.
Shingles or metal roofing, drip edge and roofing nails or screws.
Exterior acrylic latex paint and finishing supplies.
Plan the floor, windows and roof
Floor: The included loft flooring is separate from the ground-level floor. A ground-level wood floor is optional, or you can prepare a concrete pad according to the manual.
Windows: Windows are purchased separately. Review the With Loft plans before planning window openings.
Roof: Roof sheathing is included. Supply the final roofing, drip edge and roofing fasteners separately.
Prepare the foundation
The With Loft 12x16 manual specifies a 12 ft × 16 ft foundation. Review the wood-floor and concrete-pad instructions for this configuration before preparing your base.
Before you build
Read the complete With Loft 12x16 assembly manual and its packing list before starting. Follow its sequence for the framing, loft sections, roof sheathing and doors. Pre-cut components are supplied, but some on-site cutting is required.
For general build guidance, visit our Best Barns Instructional Videos. Tutorials may show other models; follow the With Loft 12x16 manual for this kit.
Finishing & care
The LP SmartSide siding arrives primed. Finish it with exterior acrylic latex paint within 30 days of construction, following the manual’s finishing instructions.
Engineering & local requirements
Review the With Loft permit drawing set with your local building department before construction, and check applicable building and HOA requirements. Use the 12x16 drawings for this kit.
Follow the With Loft 12x16 manual for assembly and use the 12x16 drawings in the permit set.
FAQs
Does this kit have a loft?
Yes. This configuration has loft floor sections at the front and rear, with a 4-foot-wide access opening between them.
Are the upper loft doors functional?
Yes. The With Loft manual includes installation of working loft doors with hinges and screws.
Where are the main doors positioned?
The main barn doors are centered on the gable end. The offset gable-door arrangement is a separate With Loft configuration.
How large are the main barn doors?
The main barn doors measure 6 feet wide by 6 feet 4 inches high. These are door dimensions, not verified clear-passage measurements.
Is a ground-level floor included?
No. Loft flooring is included, but the ground-level wood floor is optional. You can build your own floor or prepare a concrete pad according to the manual. The required foundation measures 12 feet by 16 feet.
Are windows and the finished roof included?
Windows are purchased separately. The kit includes 7/16-inch OSB roof sheathing; supply the final roof covering, drip edge and roofing nails or screws separately.
Will assembly require cutting?
Yes. The kit supplies precision pre-cut materials, but the With Loft assembly manual also calls for on-site cutting. Read the full manual before starting.
Does the siding arrive painted?
The LP SmartSide siding arrives primed and ready for paint. Supply exterior acrylic latex paint and finish the siding within 30 days of construction.
How much height is available in the loft area?
The loft area height is 4 feet. The maximum ceiling height at the center of the open area between loft sections is 10 feet 10 inches.
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