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10x10 Gable Shed Plans
A 10x10 gable shed gives you 100 square feet of storage. Here's everything it takes to build one, calculated from our plan for this exact size.
$3,494estimated materials
100 sq ftfloor area
113boards to buy
24sheets
11' 11-15/16"overall height
Materials list
| Item | Qty | Est. |
|---|---|---|
| PT 4x6 x 10' Pressure-treated, ground-contact (UC4A) rated. |
3 boards | $78 |
| PT 2x6 x 10' Pressure-treated, ground-contact (UC4A) rated. |
11 boards | $121 |
| 2x8 x 12' | 3 boards | $43 |
| 2x6 x 14' | 9 boards | $107 |
| 2x6 x 12' | 1 board | $10 |
| 2x6 x 10' | 3 boards | $26 |
| 2x6 x 8' | 1 board | $7 |
| 2x4 x 10' | 11 boards | $64 |
| 2x4 x 116-5/8" precut stud | 4 boards | $24 |
| 2x4 x 92-5/8" precut stud | 50 boards | $199 |
| 1x4 x 12' | 6 boards | $68 |
| 1x4 x 10' | 4 boards | $38 |
| 1x4 x 8' | 7 boards | $53 |
| 23/32" T&G plywood subfloor (Sturd-I-Floor) 4x8 100 sq ft net |
4 sheets | $232 |
| 15/32" CDX plywood roof sheathing 4x8 138.4 sq ft net |
6 sheets | $204 |
| LP SmartSide 38 Series panel 3/8" 4x9 (8" o.c. grooves) 336.5 sq ft net |
12 sheets | $744 |
| LP SmartSide 38 Series panel 3/8" 4x8 (8" o.c. grooves) 33.7 sq ft net |
2 sheets | $104 |
| 3/4" crushed stone, bulk (delivered) 4" compacted pad, 12" past the shed on every side (+15% for compaction) |
2.25 cu yd | $124 |
| Aluminum drip edge 10 ft Eaves under the underlayment, rakes over it |
5 pieces | $48 |
| Architectural asphalt shingles (3 bundles = 1 square) 138 sq ft of roof + 10% waste |
5 bundles | $210 |
| Shingle starter strip (~100 lin ft) | 1 bundle | $48 |
| Hip & ridge cap shingles (~33 lin ft) | 1 bundle | $68 |
| #15 felt underlayment roll (~400 sq ft) | 1 roll | $30 |
| 1" plastic cap nails (box of 2,000) | 1 box | $24 |
| 1-1/4" galvanized roofing nails 5 lb 4 nails per shingle (6 in high-wind areas) |
1 box | $17 |
| 16d (3-1/2") galvanized framing nails 5 lb (~240) ~1144 nails: 6 per framing piece + 1 per 8" of plate/rim |
5 boxes | $120 |
| #9 x 2-1/2" exterior deck screws 5 lb (~450) ~60 screws per floor sheet |
1 box | $38 |
| Subfloor adhesive 28 oz | 2 tubes | $16 |
| 8d ring-shank galvanized nails 5 lb (~450), roof sheathing ~60 nails per roof sheet |
1 box | $26 |
| 8d hot-dip galvanized siding nails 5 lb (~450) ~70 nails per siding panel |
3 boxes | $81 |
| 6d galvanized casing nails 1 lb (~150) 148 lin ft of trim |
2 boxes | $16 |
| Hurricane tie (Simpson H2.5A or equal) One at every rafter-to-plate seat, plus the floor-to-beam corners |
24 each | $23 |
| 10d x 1-1/2" connector nails 1 lb (~100) Use only connector nails in metal connectors |
3 boxes | $27 |
| 8" heavy-duty T-hinge | 6 each | $54 |
| Safety hasp 4-1/2" | 1 each | $9 |
| Door pull handle | 2 each | $16 |
| Barrel bolt 6" Top and bottom of the fixed leaf |
2 each | $14 |
| Shed window for 24" x 36" rough opening Rough opening 24" x 36" on the left wall |
1 each | $123 |
| Exterior acrylic paint 2 coats over ~463 sq ft |
3 gallons | $144 |
| Exterior paintable caulk 10 oz Seal trim edges and panel joints |
10 tubes | $70 |
| Z-flashing 10 ft Over every door/window head and at horizontal siding joints |
3 pieces | $27 |
| Optional / recommended | ||
| Landscape fabric 3 ft x 50 ft Under the gravel to stop weeds |
1 roll | $22 |
| Auger ground anchor 30" with strap Recommended in windy areas and often required by code/HOA |
4 each | $72 |
| House wrap 9 ft x 100 ft Optional weather barrier behind the siding (recommended by LP for insulated buildings) |
1 roll | $140 |
Prices are typical US big-box estimates and vary by region and season. Check your local store.
Questions
How much does it cost to build a 10x10 gable shed?
About $3,494 in materials at typical US big-box prices, before tax and delivery. Prices vary by region.
How much lumber do I need for a 10x10 gable shed?
About 113 boards (807 board feet) and 24 sheets of plywood, OSB or siding, depending on the options you choose.
How tall is a 10x10 gable shed?
With standard 8' walls it stands about 11' 11-15/16" tall overall.
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