Potting Fort
This 14×14 and 12×12 wood shed kit originally built for storage and potting purposes, this little cottage would make a splendid backyard retreat, she-shed, or special hide away. Essentially an 8×12 saltbox with an added porch, a dormer adorns the front and extends over the porch, enhancing the design by adding character and allure.
While this little cottage was designed and built for storage and gardening purposes, this masterpiece can be so much more. Utilize it as a sanctuary away from the main house, set among big white pines, or snuggled in close to the perennial gardens. Clients have reported spending evenings on the porch sipping red wine and watching wild turkeys forage in the fields. The small garden potting shed features a saltbox-style roof shedding water and snow to the back. A dormer is attached to the front and extended out over the porch for much needed protection form the elements. The additional gable detail enhances the design and adds character and charm by breaking up the rooflines. Two opening barn sash windows and a single 2’-8” door give this cottage a fresh open feeling. Consider the addition of a workbench for a truly functional space or add even more windows to let the breeze flow in from all directions. This cottage would make a great backyard retreat, gal-palace, or unique hide away.
Offered as frame only kits, complete pre-cut kits, or step-by-step plans nationwide, our outdoor post and beam wood bin and storage solutions give you the extra room you need for convenient and orderly storage with just the accessibility needed. If you live within our Northeast delivery area, consider purchasing a design fully assembled and delivered to your prepared site. Keep your lawn furniture, kids’ toys, and bicycles within easy reach in summer, yet safely tucked away during the winter. Maintain a stockpile of household supplies or a stash of non-perishable foods to cut down on shopping trips or create the perfectly quiet nook to read while enjoying a breeze through the windows.
A large shed can also serve dual purposes, becoming a combined storage shed and workspace for hobbies such as woodworking, pottery or jewelry making. Even a cozy cottage has plenty of room for a reading space alongside essential garden tools, buckets, and other accessories.
12×12 Potting Fort
Complete Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 144 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 96 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 48 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: 6-8” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’2” W x 13’9” D
Estimated Weight: 4,400 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 4x6x12’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: Front: 83” Rear: 75”
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Saltbox Roof Style
Roof Pitch: Front: 12/12 Rear: 6/12 Dormer: 4/12
Roof Features: Dormer over Porch
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
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 2-8 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Single Door with 16”x21” Fixed Window, no ramp
Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window
Additional Features
1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 26 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x48”x168”
14×14 Potting Fort
Complete Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 196 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 140 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 56 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: 8–10” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 14’10” W x 15’8” D
Estimated Weight: 6,500 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 4x6x14’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: Front: 83″ Rear: 63″
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Saltbox Roof Style
Roof Pitch: Front: 10/12 Rear: 6/12 Dormer: 4/12
Roof Features: Dormer over Porch
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
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Single Door with 16”x21” Fixed Window, no ramp
Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window
Additional Features
1 (qty) Wood Louvered Vent
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 28 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x48”x168”
Cube 2: 42”x48”x120”
Purchase Standard Configuration
With one Easy Click
For 3-4 Season kit, See Potting Fort Living
| Frame Only PCK | Complete PCK | Fully Assembled | Plans Only | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12X12 | $3,684.00 | $6,404.00 | $10,284.00 | $59.90 |
| 14X14 | $4,808.00 | $8,464.00 | $13,719.00 | $59.90 |
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