Best Barns Crafter's Connection 12x16 Shed Kit with Gable Double Doors and Eave Walk-In Door

How Do the Two Entrances on the Crafter's Connection 12x16 Shed Kit Help You Access Stored Gear? Nominal Size: 12 ft × 16 ft Door layout: Centered gable double + eave walk-in Roof Pitch: 6/12 gable Siding: Primed LP SmartSide Floor: Not included Picture the double barn doors facing your loading area and the separate side door opening toward your everyday garden path. The Crafter's Connection 12x16 Shed Kit lets you plan around both, with gable-end access for larger loads and a walk-in entrance for quick visits. It’s a practical starting point for a shed that works with how you move through your yard. Benefits Gable-End Loading: Centered double barn doors put a wider entrance beneath the roof peak, giving you a dedicated place to plan loading and unloading. Position this end toward an accessible approach, and check door clearance against the items you intend to store before settling on your layout. Everyday Side Access: The separate walk-in door on the long wall gives you another way to reach frequently used supplies. Face it toward a convenient yard path so grabbing garden tools or returning small items fits naturally into your daily routine. Storage Planned Around Your Needs: The 12-by-16-foot foundation has a 192-square-foot outside footprint, providing a defined starting point for your storage plan. Map out larger items, any shelving you choose to add, and routes between both entrances to make the available interior work for you. A Head Start on Your Build: Prepared structural wood components and prebuilt double and single door panels give your DIY project a useful starting point. Framing, siding, trim, OSB roof sheathing, and applicable assembly hardware are included, with some cutting and on-site wall and truss assembly required. An Exterior You Can Make Your Own: Primed LP SmartSide engineered wood siding and trim are ready for your choice of exterior paint, purchased separately. Coordinate the shed with your home, complement nearby fencing, or choose a color that makes it a welcome feature in the garden. Features 2x4 wood framing The kit includes 2x4 wall studs and plates, plus 2x4 truss rafters and collar ties with wood gussets and metal truss hangers. The owner assembles the wall frames and roof trusses, and some components require cutting during construction. Prebuilt entry doors Two prebuilt wood double-door panels are supplied for the centered entrance on the shed’s gable end, along with a separate prebuilt walk-in door panel for the centered entrance on the long eave wall, giving you prepared components for both doorways. You install the panels with the supplied hinges and door-latching hardware during assembly, with barrel bolts installed on the double doors. Primed LP SmartSide siding The supplied LP SmartSide siding comes primed, giving the owner a prepared surface for the final color. It still requires finishing with a 100% acrylic latex exterior paint or solid-colored stain. Centered gable double doors and a centered eave walk-in door. Shown floor and runners, windows/shutters, metal roofing and paint are not included in the base kit. Specifications Door dimensions are nominal and do not establish the measured clear passage. Check your equipment dimensions and the assembly plans before ordering. Gable double-door and eave walk-in specifications Nominal size 12 ft × 16 ft Nominal foundation dimensions 12 ft 0 in × 16 ft 0 in Door placement Centered double doors on the gable end and a centered walk-in door on the long eave wall Double-door dimensions 5 ft 4 in wide × 5 ft 11 in high Walk-in door width 28 in nominal width, on the eave wall Sidewall height 6 ft 4 in Roof pitch 6/12 Roof sheathing 7/16 in OSB Foundation footprint 192 sq ft foundation footprint; not measured clear interior space Peak height, excluding floor 9 ft 6 in Wall framing 2×4 framing laid out to the manual’s panel and door-wall measurements Roof truss spacing 24 in spacing per assembly manual Lead Time Normally ships 5–7 days after the order is received. Freight transit time is additional. Shipping & Delivery The kit ships by common-carrier LTL freight with curbside liftgate unloading to a firm surface at the driveway end. Prepare a clear unloading and staging area. Moving materials beyond the driveway end is your responsibility. What is included and what to supply Documented kit components Pre-cut 2x4 wood wall and roof-truss components. Primed LP SmartSide siding and trim materials. OSB roof sheathing. Prebuilt double-door panels for the centered gable entrance and a separate eave walk-in door. Applicable door hardware and assembly fasteners. Supply separately A wood floor or suitable concrete foundation. Windows, if desired. Final roof covering, drip edge and roof-covering fasteners. Exterior paint or solid-color stain and required finishing supplies. Any additional materials specified in the assembly manual. Plan the Floor, Windows and Roof Floor: The floor is sold separately. You can build a wood floor or prepare a suitable concrete pad using the exact manual’s 12 ft. × 16 ft. outside foundation dimensions. Keep the foundation level and square, check local requirements, and follow the manual’s foam sill sealer detail for concrete construction. Windows: Windows are purchased separately. Before cutting openings, plan compatible window styles and locations using the exact kit manual and the instructions supplied with your windows. Roof: OSB roof sheathing is included. You supply the finished shingles or metal roofing, drip edge, appropriate roofing nails or screws, and exterior paint. Plan these materials before assembly using the manual and your chosen roofing system’s instructions. Foundation and Assembly Planning Prepare a level, square foundation measuring 12 ft 0 in × 16 ft 0 in, following this model’s manual. The instructions include a wood-floor layout and a concrete foundation option. Check local permit, setback and anchoring requirements before preparing the site. This is a DIY assembly kit, and installation is excluded. Some on-site cutting is required. Review the complete assembly manual, packing list and additional-material requirements before starting. Before You Build Manual and packing list: Read the exact configuration’s manual and check the packing list before starting. Retain all kit materials until the build is complete. Site and foundation: Confirm local requirements and prepare a level, square foundation to the manual’s dimensions. Tools and staging: Gather the manual’s listed tools and safety glasses. Sort components by size and type in a clear staging area. Helpers: Arrange extra help for delivery, raising walls and handling roof components. Assembly sequence: Follow the manual’s numbered steps, using Step 8 for the double-door wall, Step 24 for the single-door stiffener and Step 25 for door installation. Some cuts are required, and walls and trusses are assembled on site. Roofing and finishing: Have your owner-supplied roofing and finishing materials ready for the appropriate assembly stages. Installation is not included. Tools listed in the manual: a hand or circular saw, cordless drill, hammer, pencil, level, tape measure, 6–8 ft ladder(s), safety glasses, dust mask, Phillips screwdriver and framing square. Exterior Finishing and CareFinish the siding within 30 days of assembly with at least two coats of 100% acrylic latex exterior paint or solid-color stain. Seal exposed edges and caulk the joints specified in the instructions. Follow the applicable assembly and maintenance requirements. Maintain at least 1/2 inch of clearance between the siding and a concrete slab, or at least 2-1/2 inches between the siding and the ground when using a treated floor. Keep vegetation and debris away from the building, and direct sprinkler water away from it. Inspect the exterior finish and sealed joints periodically, and maintain them as needed under the applicable assembly, finishing and maintenance instructions. For separately installed windows or other accessories, follow their supplied care instructions. Compare Crafter’s Connection door layouts The gable wall is the end beneath the roof peak; the eave wall is the side beneath the lower roof edge. 12x16 Crafter’s Connection configurations Door layout Wall height Door dimensions Centered gable double doors 6 ft 4 in 5 ft 4 in wide × 5 ft 11 in high Offset gable double doors 6 ft 4 in 5 ft 4 in wide × 5 ft 11 in high Centered eave double doors 6 ft 4 in 5 ft 4 in wide × 5 ft 11 in high Offset eave double doors 6 ft 4 in 5 ft 4 in wide × 5 ft 11 in high Centered eave double doors + gable walk-in door 6 ft 4 in Double: 5 ft 4 in wide × 5 ft 11 in high; walk-in: 28 in wide Offset eave double doors + gable walk-in door 6 ft 4 in Double: 5 ft 4 in wide × 5 ft 11 in high; walk-in: 28 in wide Centered gable double doors + eave walk-in door (this model) 6 ft 4 in Double: 5 ft 4 in wide × 5 ft 11 in high; walk-in: 28 in wide Centered gable sliding doors 8 ft 1 in 5 ft 5 in wide × 6 ft 6 in high Door dimensions are nominal sizes, not measured clear passage. The walk-in door width is nominal; check the matching manual for framing and clearance. Product Overview This overview shows the Crafter’s Connection Walk-In Door series. Door placement and optional finishes shown may vary. Use the matching manual below for this gable double-door and eave walk-in configuration; windows, flooring, final roof covering and paint are not included. Assembly Manual Review the instructions for this eave walk-in kit before preparing the foundation or starting assembly. Follow the gable double-door and eave walk-in instructions for this configuration. Download the eave walk-in door assembly manual (PDF) Permit Planning Check permit, foundation, setback and anchoring requirements with your local building department and HOA, if applicable, before construction. Contact Homestead Supplier if your local office requires additional drawings. FAQs Where are the doors on this version?The hinged double barn doors are centered on the gable end, beneath the triangular roof peak. A separate 28-inch-wide walk-in door is centered on the long eave wall, beneath the lower roof edge. This page covers that dual-entry configuration. Is a floor included?No. A wood floor is purchased separately, or you can prepare a suitable concrete foundation using the dimensions and instructions in the eave walk-in manual. Are windows included?No. Windows are purchased separately. Check compatible window styles and placement against the assembly plans before making wall openings. What foundation dimensions should I use?The eave walk-in manual specifies foundation dimensions of 12 ft 0 in × 16 ft 0 in. The base must be level and square. Check the manual and local requirements before building a floor or forming a slab. What roofing materials do I need to supply?Roof sheathing is included. You supply the final roof covering, drip edge and roof-covering fasteners. Follow the assembly manual and the instructions for your chosen roof covering. Will I need to cut materials during assembly?Yes. The kit includes precut components and prebuilt door panels, but some on-site cutting is required. You assemble the walls and roof trusses yourself; installation is excluded. Does the siding need to be painted?Yes. The LP SmartSide siding arrives primed. Finish it within 30 days of assembly with at least two coats of 100% acrylic latex exterior paint or solid-color stain. Seal exposed edges and caulk the joints specified in the instructions. Do I need a permit or site approval?Check with your local building department and HOA, if applicable, before work begins. Confirm permit, setback, foundation and anchoring requirements. The linked assembly manual does not replace local permit approval. Contact Homestead Supplier if your local office requires additional drawings for your exact kit. How should I prepare for delivery?Delivery is by common-carrier LTL freight with curbside liftgate service; you handle movement beyond the end of the driveway. Prepare a firm, accessible surface, clear unloading and staging space, and arrange helpers. Ask Homestead Supplier to confirm access requirements for your site. What does the nominal 12 × 16 size mean for usable space?The nominal model size is 12 × 16. The manual specifies a 12 ft 0 in × 16 ft 0 in foundation, equal to a 192-square-foot foundation footprint. Wall framing reduces the clear interior space. Check your equipment and planned layout against the kit plans before ordering.