{"product_id":"best-barns-planners-paradise-elite-12x24-shed-kit","title":"Best Barns Planner's Paradise Elite 12x24 Shed Kit with Sliding Doors and Dormers","description":"\u003ch2 data-copy-lock=\"h2\"\u003eIs a 12x24 shed with loft the answer to your growing storage needs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hsr-chipbar\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"Product facts\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:8px 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hsr-chip\" role=\"listitem\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:6px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:400;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ft × 24 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hsr-chip\" role=\"listitem\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:6px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:400;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-length storage loft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hsr-chip\" role=\"listitem\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:6px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:400;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hsr-chip\" role=\"listitem\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:6px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:400;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/12 gable pitch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hsr-chip\" role=\"listitem\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:6px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:13px;font-weight:400;display:block;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primed LP SmartSide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-copy-lock=\"intro\"\u003eGive tools, lawn equipment, and seasonal supplies a dedicated home with the Best Barns Planner’s Paradise Elite 12x24 Shed Kit. This DIY wood shed kit with dormers is built for homeowners who want to bring order to crowded storage spaces and take on their own building project. Its full-length loft helps separate occasional-use belongings from everyday equipment, while multiple entrances make it easier to plan storage around the way you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-lock=\"benefit-01\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganize storage across two levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8-foot-wide loft runs the length of the building, providing a separate place for seasonal belongings. Its published height is 4 feet 3 inches, so you can plan overhead storage around lower-profile items and reserve the main floor for taller equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-lock=\"benefit-02\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Door Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e The centered 5-foot-5-inch sliding doors provide the main gable-wall entrance without requiring swing space. A separate centered 32-inch 9-lite door on the side offers convenient walk-in access for everyday visits when opening the main doors is unnecessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-lock=\"benefit-03\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBring natural light into your storage space:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 18-by-36-inch windows, a gable sunburst window, and two dormers with sunburst windows let daylight into the shed. These window details also give the exterior a finished architectural character, complemented by included vinyl shutters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-lock=\"benefit-04\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical DIY Project Planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision precut materials help reduce measuring and cutting during customer assembly. The dormer kit also includes four prebuilt angle sidewall panels and two prebuilt trusses. Some on-site cutting is still required, including the dormer roof openings, so you can plan the tools and help needed before beginning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-lock=\"benefit-05\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalize the finished build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primed LP SmartSide siding requires paint, letting you choose a color that complements your property. The customer-assembled kit includes roof sheathing, while final roofing and the floor are purchased separately, giving you choices as you plan the complete project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,320px),1fr));gap:16px;align-items:start;direction:rtl;max-width:960px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"direction:ltr;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eSecureTruss roof system\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit uses the SecureTruss system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrecut materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials are precision precut. Some on-site cutting is required, including the dormer roof openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrebuilt dormer components\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dormer package includes prebuilt sidewall panels and trusses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrimed exterior siding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP SmartSide siding arrives primed and requires exterior paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;width:100%;max-width:460px;direction:ltr;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1683\/1110;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1890\/0221\/files\/planners-paradise-12x24-opposite-gable-view.webp?v=1792339100\" alt=\"Opposite-gable illustration of the 12x24 Planner’s Paradise Elite showing the walk-in entrance and shuttered side windows.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;left:-3.327392%;top:-30.900901%;width:106.951872%;max-width:none;height:auto;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;line-height:1.5;margin:10px 0 18px;\"\u003eOpposite-gable illustration of the Elite configuration. Paint and final roofing are supplied separately.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;margin:22px 0 26px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:680px;text-align:left;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e12x24 building and loft dimensions\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eFoundation dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e12 ft 0 in × 24 ft 0 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eFirst-floor sidewall height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e8 ft 1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eLoft width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e8 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003ePublished loft height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e4 ft 3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eLoft length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eFull length of the building\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003eLoft access opening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:12px 14px;vertical-align:top;text-align:left;\"\u003e2 ft × 4 ft; location chosen during assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLead Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally ships 5–7 days after the order is received. Freight transit time is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoor Configuration Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth configurations include the Elite dormer package and a separate 32-inch 9-lite walk-in door centered on the eave side. The main double doors are centered on the gable wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/best-barns-planners-paradise-elite-12x24-shed-kit\"\u003eSliding Doors and Dormers\u003c\/a\u003e: Main sliding doors centered on the gable wall; published width 5 ft 5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/best-barns-planners-paradise-elite-12x24-shed-kit-transom-doors\"\u003eTransom Doors and Dormers\u003c\/a\u003e: Hinged transom double doors centered on the gable wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12x24 wood shed kit with sliding main doors centered on the gable wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo dormers, each with a sunburst window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 18 × 36-inch windows with vinyl shutters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne gable sunburst window, bringing the included window total to five.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 32-inch 9-lite walk-in door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length storage loft and roof sheathing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Need to Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA suitable level, square foundation and a shed floor. The base shed floor is not included; FortressFloor is optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal roof covering. These configurations include roof sheathing, without a roof-finishing package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior paint or solid-colored stain and the required caulking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA loft ladder or steps, if needed. Neither is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembly and Site Planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a customer-assembled kit. Read the manual for your selected door configuration together with the dormer manual before preparing the site or beginning construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 12x24 manuals specify a 12 ft 0 in × 24 ft 0 in foundation. Prepare a level, square base, and check local building-code and HOA requirements before building. The permit sets below provide product drawings for your planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loft has a 2 ft × 4 ft access opening, with its location chosen during assembly. Plan that opening and your separate access equipment before completing the loft. Some cutting is required, including openings for the dormers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExterior Finishing and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish the primed siding within 30 days of assembly with at least two coats of 100% acrylic latex exterior paint or solid-colored stain. Follow the official instructions for caulking and sealing exposed siding edges, faces, doors and trim. Regular maintenance is required by the warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage varies by component: workmanship and windows have one year of coverage; hardware, metal components, roof sheathing and loft sheathing have two years; LP SmartSide siding has a 50-year manufacturer warranty. Conditions and exclusions apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbarns.com\/warranty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eofficial warranty terms\u003c\/a\u003e for assembly, finishing and maintenance requirements. Contact Homestead Supplier for warranty assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview: Sliding Doors + Dormers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TsBXci-qk5c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" title=\"Best Barns Planner's Paradise | Sliding Doors + Dormers Product Overview\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembly Manuals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hbmkfcqbmanobxhqqbps.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/media\/planners-paradise-sliding-doors-with-dormers-12x24-owners-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e12x24 Sliding Doors with Dormers: Assembly Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hbmkfcqbmanobxhqqbps.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/media\/dormer-owners-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDormer Kit: Assembly Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePermit Drawings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hbmkfcqbmanobxhqqbps.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/media\/planners-paradise-sd-permit-set.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlanner’s Paradise Sliding-Door Permit Set (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:10px;padding:15px 18px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit include the shed floor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 2px;\"\u003eThe base shed floor is not included. FortressFloor is optional. Prepare an appropriate level, square base and plan the floor before starting the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:10px;padding:15px 18px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the Elite package?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 2px;\"\u003eThe Elite configuration includes two dormers with sunburst windows, two 18 × 36-inch windows with vinyl shutters, one gable sunburst window and a 32-inch 9-lite walk-in door. That is five included windows in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:10px;padding:15px 18px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat doors are included with this sliding-door model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 2px;\"\u003eThe main sliding doors are centered on the gable wall and have a published width of 5 ft 5 in. A separate 32-inch 9-lite walk-in door is centered on the eave side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:10px;padding:15px 18px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large is the loft?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 2px;\"\u003eThe loft is 8 ft wide and runs the full length of the building. Its published height is 4 ft 3 in, and the manuals specify a 2 ft × 4 ft access opening with its placement chosen during assembly. A loft ladder and steps are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:10px;padding:15px 18px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foundation dimensions do the manuals specify?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 2px;\"\u003eBoth exact 12x24 assembly manuals specify a 12 ft 0 in × 24 ft 0 in foundation. Prepare a level, square base and check local code and HOA requirements before building.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:10px;padding:15px 18px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the final roof covering included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 2px;\"\u003eRoof sheathing is included. These base configurations do not include the final roofing package, so you need to supply the roof covering separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:10px;padding:15px 18px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the kit require cutting and assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 2px;\"\u003eYes. This is a customer-assembled kit with precision precut materials, but some cutting is still required, including the dormer roof openings. Read the selected building manual and the dormer manual before beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:10px;padding:15px 18px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the siding need to be painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 2px;\"\u003eYes. The LP SmartSide siding is primed and requires finishing. Apply at least two coats of 100% acrylic latex exterior paint or solid-colored stain within 30 days of assembly, and follow the caulking and sealing instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n","brand":"Best Barns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67698914656309,"sku":"PPARSD24DR","price":8689.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1890\/0221\/files\/planners-paradise-12x24-sliding-door-front.webp?v=1792339080","url":"https:\/\/homesteadsupplier.com\/products\/best-barns-planners-paradise-elite-12x24-shed-kit","provider":"Homestead Supplier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}