Sugar Shack Plans- Functional Cupola

Our Sugar Shack is a classic sugar house design typically used in New England for boiling sap, though this sugar house layout could be used for so much more. Whether you plan on using it for boiling, as a stylish storage space or even as a guest house, this design is sure to be a hit with the neighbors. This unique design is highly customizable, you can choose your own siding and roofing materials, add additional windows and doors, or insulate it for year-round use.

Our easy to follow plans start with a full list of materials as well as a detailed and color coded cut list, as well as a list of recommended tools for the job. Following that, we give you full specifications for your foundation, whether you choose to put your new outbuilding on a concrete slab or on piers. Once your foundation is ready, you’re ready to start building! Following the step by step instructions couldn’t be easier. In fact, we have designed our plans so even a novice is able to follow along. Starting with the rugged post and beam framing, to your choice of siding, and right up to installing the functional cupola, our plans will guide you every step of the way.

When you purchase these plans, you will get digital viewing access as well as a physical copy in the mail. Should you run into any issues or have any questions at all, our tech support team is here Monday through Saturday from 8am-3pm to help you overcome any hurdles you may encounter. We have many sizes of Sugar Shack building kits for sale to choose from, and if you purchase plans and then decide to purchase a Sugar Shack kit through us, the complete cost of the plans will be reimbursed.

8×12 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 96 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 96 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 4–6” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 12’8” H x 9’2” W x 13’2” D

Estimated Weight: 4,000 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Treated Sill Plate

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

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

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 6/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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 & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 5-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×5 Pressure Treated Ramp

Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 26 hrs

8×14 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 112 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 112 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 6–8” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 12’8” H x 9’2” W x 15’2” D

Estimated Weight: 4,200 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Treated Sill Plate

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

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

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 6/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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 & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 5-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×5 Pressure Treated Ramp

Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 28 hrs

8×16 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 128 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 128 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 6–8” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 12’8” H x 9’2” W x 17’2” D

Estimated Weight: 4,300 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Treated Sill Plate

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 78”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

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

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 6/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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 & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 5-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×5 Pressure Treated Ramp

Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 30 hrs

10×16 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 160 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 160 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 6–8” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 12’10” H x 11’2” W x 17’2” D

Estimated Weight: 5,400 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Treated Sill Plate

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 78”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

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

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 6/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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 & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 5-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×5 Pressure Treated Ramp

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ eight-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 32 hrs

10×20 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 200 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 200 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 6-8” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 12’10” H x 11’2” W x 21’2” D

Estimated Weight: 5,800 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Treated Sill Plate

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 78”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

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

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 6/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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 & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 5-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×5 Pressure Treated Ramp

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ eight-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 36 hrs

12×16 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 192 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 192 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 6-8” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 12’10” H x 13’2” W x 17’2” D

Estimated Weight: 5,800 lbs

SILL PLATES

6×6 Treated Sill Plate

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

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

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 4/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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 & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 5-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×5 Pressure Treated Ramp

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ eight-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 34 hrs

12×20 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 240 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 240 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 8–10” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 12’10” H x 13’2” W x 21’2” D

Estimated Weight: 6,300 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Treated Sill Plate

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 82”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

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

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 4/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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 & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 5-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×5 Pressure Treated Ramp

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ eight-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 36 hrs

14×20 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 280 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 280 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 8–10” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 12’10” H x 14’10” W x 20’10” D

Estimated Weight: 6,600 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Treated Sill Plate

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 70”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1″ rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Fascia Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 5/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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 & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 6-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors w/ 3×6 Pressure Treated Ramp

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 34 hrs

16×20 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 320 sq. ft.

Loft Area: 128 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 448 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 19’4” H x 18’ W x 22” D

Estimated Weight: 10,400 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Treated Sill Plate

LOFT

8×16

Ladder Access

2”x6” rough Sawn Hemlock Joists; 24” on center

1×8 Smooth Shiplap Pine

Weight Rating 25 lbs / sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 96”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window, Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 8/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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

2×6 rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

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

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

12” Overhang on all sides

DOORS & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 6-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors, no ramp

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Loft Ladder

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 44 hrs

16×24 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 384 sq. ft.

Loft Area: 128 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 512 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 19’4” H x 18’ W x 26’ D

Estimated Weight: 11,500 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Treated Sill Plate

LOFT

8×16

Ladder Access

2”x6” rough Sawn Hemlock Joists; 24” on center

1×8 Smooth Shiplap Pine

Weight Rating 25 lbs /sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 96”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window, Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 8/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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

2×6 rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

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

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

12” Overhang on all sides

DOORS & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 6-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors, no ramp

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Loft Ladder

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 54 hrs

16×30 Sugar Shack

Base Area: 480 sq. ft.

Loft Area: 128 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 608 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 19’4” H x 18’ W x 32’ D

Estimated Weight: 13,000 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Treated Sill Plate

LOFT

8×16

Ladder Access

2”x6” rough Sawn Hemlock Joists; 24” on center

1×8 Smooth Shiplap Pine

Weight Rating 25 lbs / sqft

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 96”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window, Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 8/12

4×8 Functional Cupola

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

2×6 rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

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

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

12” Overhang on all sides

DOORS & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 6-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Double Doors, no ramp

Additional Features

1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent

Loft Ladder

Estimated Assembly Time

Estimate Assembly Time: Two People: 64 hrs