How Can the Cedarshed 6x6 Rancher Large Shed Kit Improve Storage in a Small Backyard?
A compact yard does not leave much room for equipment that cannot stay outdoors or continue piling up in the garage. The Cedarshed 6x6 Rancher Large Shed Kit provides 36 square feet of dedicated storage for a push mower, hand tools, gardening supplies, bicycles, and seasonal items. Its balanced footprint keeps the interior simple to arrange, while the wide double doors, included plywood floor, fixed window, and Western Red Cedar exterior provide the access, structure, and finished appearance needed for everyday backyard storage.
Benefits
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Create Dedicated Storage in a Compact Footprint: The 6x6 layout adds useful storage capacity without requiring the length or width of a larger shed. It is well suited to homeowners who need one organized place for essential outdoor items while preserving more of the yard for other activities.
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Keep Frequently Used Equipment Close at Hand: Store your mower, watering equipment, garden tools, potting supplies, and outdoor accessories together instead of carrying them between the garage, patio, and yard. The square interior makes it easier to arrange items around the walls while keeping the center accessible.
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Use a Wider Opening in a Smaller Shed: The 60-inch-wide double doors give you generous entry space compared with a narrow single doorway. Both doors can be opened when moving a push mower, bicycles, wheelbarrow, or wide storage containers, reducing difficult turns at the entrance.
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Complete More of the Project with Prepared Components: Prebuilt wall panels require no cutting during standard assembly, helping reduce detailed framing work on site. The kit also includes building plans, assembly hardware, pre-cut cedar floor joists, and plywood floor decking, giving DIY homeowners the main structural components needed to get started.
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Add Storage That Feels at Home in the Yard: Western Red Cedar siding gives the shed a warm, natural exterior while providing resistance to rot, decay, and insects. A fixed window brings daylight into the compact interior, and the decorative shutters and window box complete the residential backyard look.
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 74 in |
| Inside height |
88 in |
| Outside height |
99 in |
| Outside dimensions |
83 in x 87 in |
| Door opening |
60 in x 71 in |
| Window opening |
17 3/4 in x 27 in |
| Product weight |
816 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 6x6 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.
6x6 Rancher Shed FAQ
How much storage space does the Cedarshed 6x6 Rancher Large Shed Kit provide?
The nominal 6x6 layout gives you about 36 square feet of storage. The exact floor size is 69 in x 74 in.
What can the 6x6 Rancher Shed be used for?
This size works well for garden tools, a push mower, patio cushions, folding chairs, soil bags, 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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