Designs to Build a Wood Storage Shed

Barn Shed

• The barn shed, also known as a gambrel shed, allows for plenty of head room and might even be spacious enough to accommodate a small attic. This shed design is characterized by its roof, which has two parallel sides that each have two slopes, resembling a miniature barn. According to Secrets of Shed Design, the gambrel shed has been used since colonial times. The angled roof not only optimizes storage space, but also provides an historic, classic look, particularly when finished with wooden shingles.

Gable Shed

• Like the gambrel shed, a gable shed design offers a great deal of versatility and room for storage. Unlike a gambrel design, the gable shed has a simple triangular roof with two straight slopes, rather than an angled roof. Gable sheds are a common wood storage shed design, and although the upper portion is not nearly as spacious as a gambrel shed, it still can accommodate a small attic for extra storage. The gable shed design is also much easier to build, which may make it a more appealing do-it-yourself option.

Vertical Shed

• For those with a smaller yard or who simply need a smaller shed, a vertical shed design is quick, affordable, and simple to construct. Vertical storage sheds resemble large outdoor cabinets, and usually have a flat roof with two doors. Inside, the shed may be open in order to store tools with long handles (such as rakes or shovels), or they might have shelves to store smaller tools and gardening materials. Vertical storage sheds are usually no taller than six feet and measure two to three feet in width. Be sure to anchor your wooden storage shed if you live in an area where storms with high winds are common, since they can topple easily.