Best Barns Crafter's Connection 12x16 Shed Kit with Offset Eave Doors

Could the Crafter's Connection 12x16 Shed Kit Put Your Doorway in the Right Place? Nominal Size: 12 ft × 16 ft Door layout: Offset eave double doors Roof Pitch: 6/12 gable Siding: Primed LP SmartSide Floor: Not included A well-planned shed starts with where you walk in and what you want within reach. The Best Barns Crafter's Connection 12x16 Shed Kit with Offset Eave Doors places the doorway near one end of the long sidewall, leaving a larger uninterrupted wall section for your storage plans. Choose the left or right offset during assembly to suit your yard approach, then arrange garden equipment and project supplies around the way you work. Benefits Plan your approach: Choose a left or right door offset during the build to suit the direction you usually approach from. Deciding before assembly helps you coordinate the entrance with your planned equipment paths and storage arrangement. Keep a longer wall working: The offset doorway leaves a larger uninterrupted section of the front wall for owner-supplied shelves, hooks, or a workbench. That gives you more flexibility to group tools and supplies along one stretch of wall while planning space around the entrance. Start with prepared components: Precut structural components and prebuilt doors ready to hang reduce the preparation involved in starting entirely from raw materials. Walls and trusses are assembled on site, and some cutting is required, so you can plan the work with a clear understanding of what remains. Give it your own finish: LP SmartSide engineered wood siding comes primed and ready to paint. Choose colors that complement your home, fencing, or garden, giving this practical storage building a considered place in your yard. Plan the finishing details: The floor, windows, and final roofing are supplied separately, letting you select those materials around your intended use and overall project plan. Consider your storage needs, daylight preferences, and budget before building so those finishing decisions receive the same attention as the layout. 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 double-door panels Two prebuilt wood door panels are supplied for the offset entrance on the shed’s long eave wall, giving you prepared components for this part of the build. You choose the left or right placement during assembly and install the panels with the supplied hinges, door-latching hardware, and barrel bolts. 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. Offset eave double-door configuration. Optional windows, floor, final roof covering 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. Offset eave double-door specifications Nominal size 12 ft × 16 ft Nominal foundation dimensions 12 ft 0 in × 15 ft 9 in Door placement Offset left or right on the long eave wall; choose during assembly Double-door dimensions 5 ft 4 in wide × 5 ft 11 in high Sidewall height 6 ft 4 in Roof pitch 6/12 Roof sheathing 7/16 in OSB Foundation footprint 189 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 offset eave entrance. 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. × 15 ft. 9 in. 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 × 15 ft 9 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 and choose the left or right door offset during assembly, using the matching door-wall instructions. 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 hammer, Phillips screwdriver, framing square, level, power drill, tape measure, hand or circular saw, two 8 ft stepladders and safety glasses. 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 (this model) 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 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 Standard series. Use the offset-eave assembly manual below for this configuration. Windows and flooring shown are not included. Assembly Manual Review the instructions for this offset-eave door kit before preparing the foundation or starting assembly. Download the offset-eave double-door assembly manual (PDF) Permit Documents Review the matching permit set with your local building department. Confirm any permit, foundation, setback and anchoring requirements before construction; the packet does not guarantee local approval. Download the offset-eave door permit set (PDF) FAQs Where are the doors on this version?The hinged double doors are offset toward one end of the long eave wall, beneath the lower roof edge. Choose the left or right offset during assembly, following this model’s door-wall instructions. This page covers the offset-eave 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 offset-eave 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 offset-eave manual specifies foundation dimensions of 12 ft 0 in × 15 ft 9 in. The base must be level and square and must not be larger than the building size. 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 and matching permit set do not replace local permit approval. Homestead Supplier can help confirm the correct documents 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 × 15 ft 9 in foundation, equal to a 189-square-foot foundation footprint. Wall framing reduces the clear interior space. Check your equipment and planned layout against the kit plans before ordering.