Is the Cedarshed 8x12 Rancher Large Shed Kit Right for Everyday Lawn and Garden Storage?
Reaching a rake, bicycle, or storage bin should not require moving the mower first. The Cedarshed 8x12 Rancher Large Shed Kit gives you 96 square feet of backyard storage with enough room to separate larger equipment from the tools and supplies you use more often. With Western Red Cedar siding, 60-inch-wide double doors, an included plywood floor, a fixed window, and panelized wall sections, the 8x12 Rancher gives you a practical DIY shed with a finished backyard look.
Benefits
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Give Lawn Equipment and Seasonal Supplies Their Own Place: The 96-square-foot layout gives you room for a mower, bicycles, garden tools, patio cushions, and storage bins instead of leaving them spread across the garage or yard.
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Keep a Clear Path to What You Store: The 12-foot depth gives you room to place larger equipment on the floor, use the walls for shelves or hooks, and reach stored items without unloading everything near the entrance.
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Move Mowers, Bikes, and Wheelbarrows Through Wide Doors: The 60-inch-wide double doors provide a clear opening for bulky equipment, storage carts, and larger garden tools.
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Spend Less Time Cutting and Gathering Materials: Prebuilt wall panels require no cutting during standard assembly. Hardware, building plans, cedar floor joists, and plywood floor panels are included, reducing the materials and construction steps you need to handle separately.
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Bring Natural Light and Cedar Character to the Backyard: The fixed window brightens the interior when you are finding tools or checking bins. Western Red Cedar naturally resists rot, decay, and insects, while the shutters and window box add finished exterior detail.
Features
- Western Red Cedar exterior
- Panelized wall sections
- 60 in x 71 in double doors
- 24 1/2 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 |
93 in x 144 1/2 in |
| Inside height |
94 in |
| Outside height |
105 in |
| Outside dimensions |
105 in x 156 in |
| Door opening |
60 in x 71 in |
| Window opening |
24 1/2 in x 27 in |
| Product weight |
1,450 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 8x12 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.
8x12 Rancher Shed FAQ
How much storage space does the Cedarshed 8x12 Rancher Large Shed Kit provide?
The nominal 8x12 layout gives you about 96 square feet of storage. The exact floor size is 93 in x 144 1/2 in.
What can the 8x12 Rancher Shed be used for?
This size works well for lawn equipment, bicycles, wheelbarrows, garden tools, storage shelves, patio cushions, 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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