A Simple Shed

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DRIP EDGE

ASPHALT SHINGLES SHINGLE STARTER STRIP

ROOFING FELT PLYWOOD GUSSETS FROM SCRAP DOOR ROUGH OPENING 36 X 84 IN.

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ROOF TRUSS (7:12 PITCH) 32 X 38IN. SINGLE-HUNG WINDOW

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CONCRETE DECK BLOCK WINDOW ROUGH OPENING 32 X 38 IN.

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Materials List
PA RT Q T Y. M AT E R I A L A 6 4 x 4 pressure-treated lumber B 5 2 x 6 pressure-treated lumber C 2 2 x 6 pressure-treated lumber D 1 -in. sheathing plywood E 17 2 x 4 Douglas r F 4 2 x 4 Douglas r G 4 2 x 4 Douglas r H 1 2 x 4 Douglas r I 2 2 x 4 Douglas r J 2 2 x 4 Douglas r K 1 2 x 4 Douglas r L 2 2 x 4 Douglas-r M 2 -in. T1-11 siding N 2 -in. T1-11 siding O 2 2 x 4 Douglas r P 5 2 x 4 Douglas r Q 2 in. sheathing plywood R 5 2 x 4 Douglas r S 10 2 x 4 Douglas r T 2 -in. T1-11 siding U 2 1 x 4 cedar V 4 1 x 4 cedar W 8 1 x 4 cedar X 2 1 x 4 cedar Y 2 1 x 4 cedar SIZE 12 in. 67 in. 92 in. 92 x 70 in. 88 in. 92 in. 63- in. 36 in. 46- in. 38 in. 48 in. 4 in. 96 x 92 in. 96 x 71 in. 83 in. 32 in. 96 x 48 in. 72 in. 47 in. 27 x 81 in. 96 in. 47 in. 96 in. 38 in. 39 in. D E S C R I P T I O N Floor posts Short band joists, oor joists Long band joists Suboor (requires two sheets) Wall studs Long wall top and bottom plates Gable-end wall top and bottom plates Door header Window header and sill Window trimmer studs Window cripple stud Door and window cripple studs Long wall siding (requires two sheets) Gable-end wall siding (requires two sheets) Door frame vertical members Door frame horizontal members Roof deck Ceiling joists Rafters Gable-end truss siding (requires two sheets) Roof fascia boards Roof rake boards Corner trim Window vertical trim Window horizontal trim

Shopping List
Q T Y. 15 1 41 7 1 6 2 2 8 64 sq. ft 8 ft 1 roll 1 roll 4 3 1 3 tubes 1 tube 5 lb 5 lb 5 lb 1 lb 1 lb 12 I T E M 1 x 4 x 8ft kiln-dried cedar board 32 x 38in. single-hung vinyl window 2 x 4 x 8ft Douglas-Fir stud 2 x 6 x 8ft pressure-treated lumber 4 x 4 x 8ft pressure-treated lumber Concrete deck block x 4 x 8 sheathing plywood x 4 x 8 sheathing plywood -in. T1-11 siding Laminate asphalt shingles Asphalt ridge shingles Asphalt shingle starter strip Roong felt 96-in. aluminum drip edge Strap hinge Slide-action gate bolt Exterior-grade silicone caulk Construction adhesive 1 in. roong nails 16d hot-dipped galvanized nails 8d hot-dipped galvanized nails 2 in. galvanized deck screws 3 in. galvanized deck screws 516 x 3in. galvanized lag bolt and washer PA RT / U S E Trim, fascia boards, rake boards Window All interior framing members Floor frame Floor posts Footings Floor deck Roof deck Siding Shingled roof Shingled roof ridge Shingled roof Roof underlayment Roof Door hinges Door hardware Waterproong window and corners Attaching gussets to trusses Attaching gussets to trusses, shingles Fastening all framing members Attaching trim, siding, roof deck Attaching oor deck to oor frame Fastening walls to oor, trusses to oor Fastening oor frame to posts