Can the Cedarshed 8x8 Rancher Large Shed Kit Add Storage Without Taking Over Your Backyard?
The Cedarshed 8x8 Rancher Large Shed Kit turns a modest section of your yard into 64 square feet of dedicated storage for lawn equipment, bicycles, gardening supplies, and household overflow. Its square layout makes it easier to use the full interior without the long footprint of a larger shed, making it a practical choice for smaller properties and focused storage needs. Wide double doors, an included plywood floor, a fixed window, and Western Red Cedar siding create a functional DIY shed that keeps outdoor essentials together while maintaining a clean, finished backyard appearance.
Benefits
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Add Useful Storage to a Smaller Outdoor Space: The balanced 8x8 footprint provides enough room for essential equipment and supplies without extending too far across the yard. It works well beside a garage, along a fence line, or in another area where a longer shed may be difficult to place.
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Give Outdoor Belongings a Dedicated Home: Move your push mower, bicycles, hand tools, bags of soil, and seasonal containers out of crowded garages or covered patios. Keeping these items in one location makes them easier to find while freeing other areas for parking, projects, and daily use.
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Use the Square Interior More Efficiently: The 8-foot-by-8-foot layout gives you similar depth and width for arranging equipment, shelves, and storage bins. Larger items can stay against the back or side walls while frequently used tools remain within easy reach of the entrance.
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Move Equipment Through a Wider Door Opening: The 60-inch-wide double doors provide more clearance than a narrow single entrance. This makes it easier to roll in a mower, guide bicycles through the doorway, or carry wide containers without repeated turning and repositioning.
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Build a More Complete Shed with Less On-Site Preparation: Prebuilt wall panels require no cutting during standard assembly, while the included hardware, plans, cedar floor joists, and plywood floor panels cover important parts of the project. Once assembled, the fixed window brings daylight inside, and the Western Red Cedar siding, shutters, and window box give the shed a finished residential look.
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 93 in |
| Inside height |
94 in |
| Outside height |
105 in |
| Outside dimensions |
105 in x 105 in |
| Door opening |
60 in x 71 in |
| Window opening |
24 1/2 in x 27 in |
| Product weight |
1,218 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 8x8 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.
8x8 Rancher Shed FAQ
How much storage space does the Cedarshed 8x8 Rancher Large Shed Kit provide?
The nominal 8x8 layout gives you about 64 square feet of storage. The exact floor size is 93 in x 93 in.
What can the 8x8 Rancher Shed be used for?
This size works well for a push mower, wheelbarrow, bicycles, garden tools, patio cushions, shelves, and storage 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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