What Makes the Cedarshed 6x12 Rancher Large Shed Kit a Practical Fit for Narrow Backyard Spaces?
The Cedarshed 6x12 Rancher Large Shed Kit gives you 72 square feet of storage in a long, space-conscious layout that can fit where a wider shed may not. The 12-foot depth provides room for lawn equipment, bicycles, garden supplies, and storage containers while leaving the interior easier to divide by use. With a 60-inch-wide double-door opening, an included plywood floor, a fixed window, and Western Red Cedar siding, this DIY shed adds useful storage without requiring a broad section of your yard.
Benefits
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Gain More Storage Without Using a Wide Footprint: The 6-foot width makes this model easier to place in areas where an 8-foot or 10-foot-wide shed may take up too much room. Its 12-foot length still provides useful capacity for outdoor equipment, tools, and household overflow.
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Organize the Interior by How Often You Use Each Item: The extended depth lets you keep seasonal decorations, outdoor furniture, and less frequently used supplies toward the back. Mowers, bicycles, hand tools, and gardening equipment can stay closer to the entrance for quicker access.
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Move Larger Equipment Through a Clear Double-Door Opening: The 60-inch-wide double doors provide room to roll in a mower, guide bicycles through the entrance, or carry wide storage containers. This reduces the tight turning and repositioning that can make a narrow doorway difficult to use.
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Begin Assembly with Key Components Already Prepared: Prebuilt wall panels require no cutting during standard assembly, helping reduce detailed framing work at the project site. Building plans, assembly hardware, cedar floor joists, and plywood floor panels are included, so fewer major components need to be sourced separately.
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Add Functional Storage with a Finished Cedar Appearance: The fixed window allows natural light into the shed, making tools and supplies easier to locate during the day. Western Red Cedar siding, decorative shutters, and a window box give the exterior a warm residential look instead of the appearance of a basic utility building.
Features
- Western Red Cedar exterior
- Panelized wall sections
- 60 in x 71 in double doors
- 17 3/4 in x 27 in fixed window with shutters and window box
- Included cedar floor system with 2x4 joists and 5/8 in plywood panels
- Cedar shingles, 26-gauge metal, or OSB roof options
- Hardware and building plans included
Specifications
| Floor size |
69 in x 143 in |
| Inside height |
88 in |
| Outside height |
99 in |
| Outside dimensions |
83 in x 156 in |
| Door opening |
60 in x 71 in |
| Window opening |
17 3/4 in x 27 in |
| Product weight |
1,176 lb |
| Floor construction |
2x4 Western Red Cedar joists with 5/8 in plywood panels |
| Wall and roof framing |
2x3 SPF lumber |
| Exterior finish |
Western Red Cedar bevel siding |
Roof Options
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Cedar Roof Shingles: Includes pre-shingled roof panels for the traditional cedar appearance shown on many Rancher sheds.
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Metal Roof: Includes pre-cut 26-gauge corrugated metal roof panels in charcoal gray.
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OSB Roof: Includes pre-framed roof panels with OSB sheathing so you can install your preferred shingles or metal roofing. Final roofing material and roofing felt are not included with this version.
Assembly Manual
View 6x12 Assembly Manual
Floor and Foundation Planning
The Rancher kit includes pre-cut cedar floor joists and 5/8 in plywood floor panels. Before assembly, prepare a flat, level site that supports the full floor system and provides drainage away from the shed.
Cedarshed recommends patio stones, pressure-treated 4x4 beams over a prepared base, or a concrete slab. Foundation requirements can vary by location, so check local building and permit requirements before preparing the site.
Delivery and Unloading
The current estimated lead time is about 2 weeks for production plus approximately 1 week for delivery. Delivery time depends on the distance from British Columbia, Canada, to your location.
The freight carrier will call to arrange a delivery window after the shipment reaches the local terminal. Delivery is made to the property line or driveway when the carrier can reach the location safely.
Most shipments can be lowered from the truck with a liftgate. If liftgate service is not available for your delivery, two people can usually unload the panels by hand in about 15 to 30 minutes after removing the paper wrap and plastic straps. Let Homestead Supplier know before ordering if the delivery address has narrow roads, limited truck access, steep grades, or another access concern.
6x12 Rancher Shed FAQ
How much storage space does the Cedarshed 6x12 Rancher Large Shed Kit provide?
The nominal 6x12 layout gives you about 72 square feet of storage. The exact floor size is 69 in x 143 in.
What can the 6x12 Rancher Shed be used for?
This size works well for bikes, a push mower, garden equipment, long-handled tools, storage shelves, and seasonal bins.
Is a floor included with the shed kit?
Yes. The kit includes pre-cut 2x4 Western Red Cedar floor joists and 5/8 in plywood floor panels. You still need to prepare a flat, level base before assembly.
What roof choices are available?
You can choose pre-shingled cedar roof panels, a pre-cut 26-gauge corrugated metal roof, or pre-framed OSB roof panels for the roofing material you plan to install.
Does the Rancher Shed arrive finished?
The Western Red Cedar exterior arrives untreated. You can leave the cedar natural or apply an exterior stain or finish after assembly.
How is the Rancher Shed delivered?
The panelized kit ships by freight from British Columbia, Canada. The carrier will call to arrange delivery after the shipment reaches the local terminal.
Other Cedarshed Rancher Shed Sizes
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