How much does it cost to build a 14x16 shed?
About $5,644 to $6,329 in materials for a 14x16 shed (224 square feet, also written 16x14), or $25.20 to $28.25 per square foot. The figures are our plans engine's priced materials list for this exact size, framing to roofing.
14x16 gable shed: $5,644 to $6,329
| Siding and roofing | Materials | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| LP SmartSide siding, asphalt shingles | $5,644 | $25.20 |
| LP SmartSide siding, metal roof | $5,782 | $25.81 |
| T1-11 siding, asphalt shingles | $5,908 | $26.37 |
| T1-11 siding, metal roof | $6,046 | $26.99 |
| Board and batten siding, asphalt shingles | $6,190 | $27.64 |
| Board and batten siding, metal roof | $6,329 | $28.25 |
Where the money goes (LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles)
| Part | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, OSB and siding panels | $1,966 | 35% |
| Framing lumber | $1,450 | 26% |
| Roofing | $657 | 12% |
| Nails, screws and fasteners | $544 | 10% |
| Trim and finishing | $460 | 8% |
| Foundation (skids, blocks, gravel) | $306 | 5% |
| Door and window parts | $216 | 4% |
| Hardware | $46 | 1% |
Optional extras the plan lists but leaves out of the total come to about $44 more.
14x16 Gable Shed plans: cut list, drawings and the full materials list · Price your own options in the free calculator
What isn't in the price
Not included: sales tax, delivery, paint or stain, a permit if your town needs one, tools, and labor if you hire a builder. Prices are typical US big-box shelf prices for 2025-26 and move up or down by about a third with region and season, so check your local store before you buy.
Similar sizes
- What a 12x16 shed costs to build (192 sq ft)
- What a 10x20 shed costs to build (200 sq ft)
- What a 12x18 shed costs to build (216 sq ft)
- What a 12x20 shed costs to build (240 sq ft)
Questions
How much does it cost to build a 14x16 shed?
About $5,644 to $6,329 in materials at typical US big-box prices, depending on the roof style, siding and roofing you choose: $25.20 to $28.25 per square foot of floor. Tax, delivery, paint and labor are extra.
What makes a 14x16 shed cost more?
Siding and roofing move the price most. For the gable version, LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles is cheapest and board and batten siding and a metal roof costs $685 more.
Is a 16x14 shed the same price?
Yes: a 16x14 shed has the same 224 square feet, and the materials are the same whichever way round you write it.
The plans are a guide: check local codes, and your building department, before you build.