One often overlooked aspect of building a house is the simplicity of overall design. Simple shed house plans helps to reduce overall construction cost as the house style is expressed in simplified roof design. Normally this type of home will have few separate roofs that are sloping towards different direction. Comparing to the gable roof design, shed house roof would require less construction materials, making it cheaper to build. Our shed house plans with loft have an open floor plan layout that gives a spacious house feeling. The contemporary house design expresses design simplicity without added decorative detailing that is often seen in classical homes.

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The Benefits of Adding a Shed to Your Home

One often overlooked aspect of building a house is building a shed. Many people forget that sheds can really add value to your home. It is important to choose shed house plans that coordinate with your home style. If you have a shed style house plans that matches your home, it looks like a house extension and not an afterthought. This is definitely a good choice for curb appeal for years to come.

What are other reasons the shed house floor plans are a good option for homeowners? Let's look at the benefits of having a shed, and why many homeowners should consider building one.

  • Reduced clutter and a great place for storage. We all have lots of stuff that might not have a great place for you to keep it. If you don't have a garage, adding on a shed ensures you have outside storage right where you need it. From lawnmowers to weed whackers to outside toys for the kids, a shed is an excellent spot to store these items. Instead of having kids' toys strewn all over the yard, store all the toys in the shed. You'll also find that sheds are a great spot to store patio furniture and decor during the winter months. No matter what kind of stuff you have outside, a shed is the best place to put it, while keeping your yard and outside areas looking beautiful and well-kept.

  • Added value – more bang for your buck. Not only does the shed guest house plans keep your stuff safely stored, it also adds a good bang for your buck. They are not super expensive and they add exceptional value to your property. Potential home buyers will see this extra storage space and find it appealing. This would be a benefit to many home buyers.

  • Aesthetically pleasing. Not only will you get the benefit of having a place to put a lot of your stuff, but you'll also find that sheds are pleasing to the eye. This is especially true when they match the home on the property, as the two will complement each other. Sheds have a cute look, and they ensure that there is no stray junk without a place to go. All in all, sheds are an affordable, easy to add on option that many homeowners love.

Choosing Shed House Plans

When it comes to choosing the plans for your shed, you'll want to look at a few key factors. First, does the shed coordinate with your home's style? You want them both to have a similar design style so that they look like they fit together. Next, choose shed roof home plans that have a similar roof to your home. Lastly, look at how big the area for your shed is and make sure that you select shed house floor plans that will fit on your property.

Features of Modern Shed Roof House Plans

Shed style house plans all have at least one thing in common- the single angle style roof. All the roofs in shed home plans are on a single plane, sloping in one direction. There are often several roofs, sloping in different directions.  Beyond this commonality, there is a whole list of benefits of shed home plans.

Historically, these houses and the plans that built them came about in the 1960s. In addition to the common rooflines, which are asymmetrical, shed houses generally have several windows. Many of these windows are large, designed to give panoramic views of the outside. Some of the windows may be clerestory windows. High up near the ceiling, clerestory windows are designed to let sunlight penetrate deeper into the structure than an ordinary window would. If placed correctly, they can also let the sun's light heat northern walls.

Shed House Plans and Solar Roofing

In addition to having a striking, modern look, shed house plans can be good environmental practice. The sloping roof planes are ideal for installing solar panels, especially in conjunction with the clerestory windows that can convey the sun's light and heat deep into houses designed with small shed roof house plans. Long term, solar roof panels have several great advantages. Of course, solar panels reduce your energy bills. You can also get incentives and tax breaks in some areas to defray the cost of solar panel installation. If and when you decide to sell your shed roof home, solar panels generally increase the resale price. Solar panels also extend the life of the roof, the slope design combining with the heat of the panels to fend off the elements. And, of course, solar energy is just plain environmentally responsible.

Floor Plans for Shed Roof Homes

Generally speaking, shed style homes are a step away from traditional house floor plans. Instead of rigidly defined rooms as a dining room, living room, bedroom, etc. shed homes have an open floor layout, allowing virtually infinite flexibility in how to use space. Living space flows into living space, giving a feeling of freedom and openness. Because of the roof and floor plan designs, most shed style houses have very high ceilings, adding a feeling of openness to the space.

Low-Cost Alternative to Standard Housing

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, shed tiny house plans provide the blueprint for a low-cost alternative to traditional housing. These houses can be built for tens of thousands of dollars instead of hundreds of thousands or more. Shed style houses are also comparatively easy to build, easily within the skill set of a competent Do-It-Yourselfer.

Minimalism made manifest, shed style homes offer a wide range of charms and benefits. They have a striking and modern look, they are inexpensive to build and maintain (and have a lower tax base), they are environmentally responsible, offering a great opportunity for solar roofing, they have beautiful windows, including clerestories, that offer awe-inspiring views and their floor plans are a breath of fresh air.

House construction drawings

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Construction Notes

Foundation Plan

Slab | Crawl | On request - Basement, Pier & Beam, etc.

General foundation design showing foundation layout with structural elements. There are three types of foundation to choose from: slab, crawl, and basement.

As in all building locations ground condition varies, your local structural engineer would need to approve foundation design and specify foundation structural elements.

Plumbing Plan

Shows the layout of plumbing fixtures with specifications.

Floor Plan

Indicates house layout with dimensioned walls, doors and windows.

Roof Construction Plan

Shows the layout and dimensions of the required roof structure such as rafters and beams. As show load requirement is different in each location your local structural engineer would need to approve and specify roof structural elements.

Roof Plan

Dimensioned roof layout indicating slopes, roof areas, chimneys, and decorative elements.

Sections

Cut through the building showing detailed floor, wall, and roof construction elements. Indicating room ceiling heights and structural element heights.

Elevations

Shows all sides of the house indicating building elements with its heights, specified materials, and all decorative elements.

Construction Details

Detailed house cut-away with outline specifications.

Electrical Plan

Floor plan layout indicating locations of electrical elements such as lightning, switches, outlets, etc.

HVAC Plan

Indicates location and specifications for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Furniture Plan

Representative floor plan layout indicating room sizes and suggested furniture layout. Useful during the interior design stage.

Door and Window Schedule

List or all windows and doors with indicated specifications for manufacturer.

General Specifications

Plumbing, electrical and mechanical specifications