This 8-foot wide by 12-foot deep king post plan is available with a 12/12 roof pitch and has generous two-foot overhangs. The petite 96-square-foot frame will easily fit into just about any backyard. Use it as a tool shed or potting shed, or add a window or two and create a fun playhouse for the kids! This 8×12 timber frame is constructed with sturdy 8×8 posts and has king posts and graceful, slightly curved knee braces.
Constructed with only two bents, the small size of this design makes it a great beginner’s project. The smaller timbers are relatively easy to move around the shop. With only four posts and three plates, this will also be a comparatively inexpensive project. This diminutive structure will also be pretty easy to raise – recruit your friends and family and make the raising day fun and memorable!
The drawings include an instantly downloadable PDF download with individual piece drawings. There is also a full timber list to make your lumber procurement easier. The renderings include x-ray vision drawings so that you can get a feel for the joinery. The pages are formatted at 8 ½” x 11” for easy printing from home.
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I like to see Post and Beam To Sill Plate add in 8’x 12′ Plans?
How tall is it at the highest point? Need to know for HOA authorization
As drawn with the plate height remaining the same, it is 14’6-11/16″. You can lower the plate height a little, let us know if you need a lower roof pitch to get by.
Couple more questions: 1) could the plan be modified so the 4 posts are placed on an 8′ x 8′ square? If so, approximately what would the roof dimensions be (H x W); and 2) how high would it be from the ground to the first horizontal beam/joist? I have limited space (garden home/patio). Thank you!
I like to add Roof cover , Front Porch, Deck Floor add 4′ more ? with 8’x12′ Shed to-gether?
Is this a timber framed plan? I’m interested in hand cutting the joints- not use the metal plates. Am I correct in that this is a timber frame?
It is a full timber frame with mortise and tenon joinery.
Is this shed 8 feet wide measured at the posts or the rafter ends?
Bill, this measures 8×12 from outside to outside of the posts
I would like to purchase this plan with addition of a “dormer” in the center of the roof on one side, as you did on model “three gable pavillion”. Also need an approximate finished weight. I intend to mount this structure to a flat bed trailer. Length can be adjusted to accommodate dormer dimensions.
We do take on custom projects – check out our page, HERE, describing what we offer and the process of our custom design services.
Fill out the design questionnaire so we can understand your needs. That’s the best way to communicate with our team and get an estimate for design services.
The plans include cut sheets for each timber, correct? Also, I’d like to build this as a 9′ X 12′ structure. Do you have plans that would work for that size?
The plans do include piece drawings for every timber. We do not have any 9x plans but we could help you with that through our Custom Design services.