Rough-sawn 1×8 shiplap cedar siding is rot-resistant and weathers well.
Photo by David Stiles
Ask a dozen shed owners what they keep in their sheds, and you’ll probably get a dozen different answers. But a shed doesn’t have to be a catchall for storing extra household items. It can have a special use and provide a pleasant space in which to work on hobbies.
This 10-by-11-foot structure is the perfect size for a potting shed. It’s big enough to store all the necessary garden equipment and still provide ample room. It features a 4-by-6-foot skylight, which floods the interior space with natural light, and it has an overhang in back for additional storage.
A 10-by-11-foot shed is small enough to fit comfortably in a backyard, but large enough to accommodate most projects.
Diagrams by David Stiles
The directions specify using cedar timber framing with simple lap joints; however, they can be easily adapted for 2×4 construction. The walls are built with 1×8 shiplap cedar, but any siding, including board and batten, can be used. Similarly, any roofing material can be used.
