Floor length for 8' shed is.......... 8' 0"
Floor length for 10' shed is........10' 0"
Floor length for 12' shed is........12' 0"
Floor length for 16' shed is........16' 0"
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10' - 0" Building W
idth
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X
X
X
X
X
X
16"
15-1/4"
Joist Header
X
X
16"
Nail 2x4 joist headers and
floor joist to 4x4.
DOOR SIDE
2. Cut 2x4-10' floor joist to 9'-9".
Treated lumber may be thicker than 1-1/2". Take this into
account when cutting the length of floor joists. Shorten joist measurements if necessary to
obtain 10'-0" building width.
1. Cut 2x4 joist headers to length. Layout for 16" on center joist spacing. 'X' marks where
floor joist will be placed.
4x4 Treated Runners
Joist 9' - 9" Long
2x4 Joist Header
Building Length
It is very important that the floor be level and square. Square the floor as follows:
before nailing the flooring, measure the floor diagonally (corner to corner). Then
measure the opposite corners. These measurements will be the same if the floor is
square. To keep the 2x4 frame from moving, toenail frame to the 4x4 runners.
Material Description
10' x 8' shed
10' x 10' shed
10' x 12' shed
10' x 16'shed
2x4 Joist Headers
2 pcs.
8'
2 pcs.
10'
2 pcs.
12'
2 pcs.
16'
2x4 Floor Joist
7 pcs.
10'
9 pcs.
10'
10 pcs.
10'
13 pcs.
10'
4x4 Treated Runners
3 pcs.
8'
3 pcs.
10'
3 pcs.
12'
6 pcs.
8'
Flooring 5/8" or 3/4"
3 pcs.
4x8
4 pcs.
4x8
4 pcs.
4x8
5 pcs. 4x8
Screw Floor Nails
1 lb.
8d
1 lb.
8d
1 lb.
8d
2 lbs.
8d
Galv. Box Nails
1 lb.
16d
1 lb.
16d
2 lbs.
16d
2 lbs. 16d
Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System
Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not
For a concrete slab, install sill sealer as a moisture barrier between the concrete and the wall plates.
Foam sill sealer can be purchased at home centers in rolls 3-1/2" or wider.
