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

How Could the Crafter's Connection 12x16 Shed Kit Put Your Storage Within Easier Reach? Nominal Size: 12 ft × 16 ft Door layout: Centered eave double doors Roof Pitch: 6/12 gable Siding: Primed LP SmartSide Floor: Not included When garden tools and project supplies share a shed, the entrance helps determine how well the space works. The Best Barns Crafter's Connection 12x16 Shed Kit with Centered Eave Doors places the doorway in the middle of the long side wall, giving you a broadside approach and room to organize on either side. Both gable end walls remain available for your storage plan, so you can arrange equipment, add your own shelving, or plan a workbench around the way you use the space. Benefits Centered Access: Enter between your storage areas instead of approaching everything from one end. The centered eave entrance lets you plan separate zones to the left and right, making it easier to keep frequently used garden equipment accessible while giving project supplies a place of their own. Room to Organize Upward: The nominal 6-foot-4-inch walls give you vertical space to consider when planning owner-installed shelves and tool storage. Using the walls thoughtfully can help keep smaller supplies off the floor and leave more room for larger equipment. Less Preparation Before Assembly: Precut structural parts reduce the amount of cutting needed to prepare the building components, and the prebuilt doors arrive ready to hang. Wall and roof sections still require on-site assembly, and some cuts are required, but you begin with prepared components rather than a stack of uncut lumber. A Look You Can Make Your Own: The LP SmartSide engineered wood siding comes primed and ready for your chosen paint. Match the shed to your home, coordinate it with other outbuildings, or choose a color that suits your garden. Finish Choices That Fit Your Plans: The kit includes OSB roof sheathing, 2x4 framing, trim, and hardware, while flooring, windows, final roofing, and paint are sold separately. That gives you control over those selections, whether your priority is a practical equipment shed or a brighter space for working on projects. 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 centered entrance on the shed’s long eave wall, giving you prepared components for this part of the build. You install the panels with the supplied hinges, door-latching hardware, and barrel bolts during assembly. 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 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. Centered eave double-door specifications Nominal size 12 ft × 16 ft Nominal foundation dimensions 12 ft 0 in × 15 ft 9 in Door placement Centered on the long eave wall 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 centered 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 the centered-eave 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 (this model) 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 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 centered-eave assembly manual below for this configuration. Windows and flooring shown are not included. Assembly Manual Review the instructions for this centered-eave door kit before preparing the foundation or starting assembly. Download the centered-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 centered-eave door permit set (PDF) FAQs Where are the doors on this version?The hinged double doors are centered on the long eave wall, beneath the lower roof edge. Both gable end walls remain available for your storage layout. This page covers the centered-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 centered-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 centered-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.