Vermont Gem Plans

In search of the perfect project to create a dual wood and enclosed storage shed for yourself? The Vermont Gem Plans are for you! These colorful and well-designed plans are created to help make your building experience a smooth one. VT Gem plans come with a floor plan of the Woodbin and Storage sections, Specifications, Dimensions of the building size of your choice, Material List, Cut List, Hardware, and step by step instructions. We even include the Site Preparation you will need to lay down prior to your build, and a “Safety with Tools” guide, for our novice builders. The Vermont Gem itself will be situated on two hemlock skids, with a floor rating of 190 lbs. per square foot, with conveniences of open and enclosed storage section, giving you so many options of what can be stored!

From goats in the open space, with their food stored in the enclosed section for easy feeding, to garbage cans on one side, and smaller snow blowers or gardening tools on the other, our clients have done it all! Let your creativity run wild, with this Gem of a choice! The plans start with a shopping list that you can bring to any lumber yard or hardware store for quick pricing and easy shopping. We recommend looking at our ramp options to place on either side of your finished build! These plans are designed for success, and the ultimate budget! No complicated blueprints here! Just simple step by step for any level builder. Need some assistance during your build? We have technical support available for you, 7 days a week. Give us a call at (866-297-3760) and we can help get you through any issues or questions that you have. Vermont Gem plans are available in three sizes: 4×14, 6×14, and 8×14.

4×14 Vermont Gem

Base Area: 56 sq. ft.

Enclosed Storage Space: 4×6 – 24 sq. ft.

Woodbin 4×8 – 32 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 10–12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 15’2” W x 5’2” D

Estimated Weight: 3,300 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 4x6x14’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Enclosed Storage Side Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Woodbin Side Floor Decking

Floor Weight Rating: 190 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 72”

4’ Full Partition

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Battens on Enclosed Side

1” rough sawn Pine Board On Woodbin Side

1” rough sawn Pine Corner & Door Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style on Woodbin and Enclosed Storage Area

Roof Pitch: Woodbin Side: 12/12 Enclosed Storage Side: 12/12

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOORS & ROUGH OPENING

1 (qty) 4-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×4 Pressure Treated Ramp

1 (qty) 88″ W x 63″ H Rough Opening

Additional Features

Holds up to 1.5 Cords

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 16 hrs

6×14 Vermont Gem

Base Area: 84 sq. ft.

Enclosed Storage Space: 6×6 – 36sq. ft.

Woodbin:  6×8 – 48 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 15’2” W x 7’2” D

Estimated Weight: 3,900 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 4x6x14’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Enclosed Storage Side Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Woodbin Side Floor Decking

Floor Weight Rating: 190 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 72”

6’ Full Partition

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Battens on Enclosed Side

1” rough sawn Pine Board On Woodbin Side

1” rough sawn Pine Corner & Door Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Saltbox Roof Style on Woodbin Side and Gable Style Roof on Enclosed Storage Side

Roof Pitch: Woodbin Side: Front: 6/12 Rear: 12/12 Enclosed Storage Side: 12/12

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOORS & ROUGH OPENING

1 (qty) 4-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×4 Pressure Treated Ramp

1 (qty) 88″ W x 63″ H Rough Opening

Additional Features

Holds up to 2.3 Cords

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 18 hrs

8×14 Vermont Gem

Base Area: 112 sq. ft.

Enclosed Storage Space: 8×6 – 48 sq. ft.

Woodbin: 8×8 – 64 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 15’2” W x 9’2” D

Estimated Weight: 4,400 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 4x6x14’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Enclosed Storage Side Floor Decking

1” rough sawn Hemlock Woodbin Side Floor Decking

Floor Weight Rating: 190 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 72”

8’ Full Partition

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Battens on Enclosed Side

1” rough sawn Pine Board On Woodbin Side

1” rough sawn Pine Corner & Door Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style on Woodbin and Enclosed Storage Area

Roof Pitch: Woodbin Side: 4/12 – Enclosed Storage Side: 12/12

2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOORS & ROUGH OPENING

1 (qty) 4-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×4 Pressure Treated Ramp

1 (qty) 88″ W x 63″ H Rough Opening

Additional Features

Holds up to 3 Cords

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 20 hrs