Do you have lots of items you need to store? If so, a 12×20 shed could be perfect for you. This shed is great for larger items, or even a car. These large sheds may not be as expensive as you think, especially if you build it yourself.

What to Consider Before Building a 12×20 Shed

A 12×20 storage shed provides a lot of additional space. It will be able to fit all of your yard and garden equipment and tools, recreational euipment, and more. But you need to consider two things for sure: do you have enough yard space for such a large building, and is it allowed under local zoning laws?

Will a 12×20 Shed Fit In Your Yard?

Of course you must consider the size of your yard before deciding to build a shed of any size. This is crucial because of different zoning laws for sheds. Some laws only allow storage building of a certain size. So if the one you want is too big, you’ll have to replan.

Not only does the shed itself need to fit, but you really should have a buffer spacing of an additional 18 inches of extra length and width.

12×20 Shed Uses

Studio – Buying a shed to use as an art studio has gotten to be quite popular lately.

Storage – A 12×20 storage shed provides you with 240 square feet which is enough to have 2-3 lawn care mowers, a lawn cart, and lots of hand tools like shovels and rakes. To know if this size shed is big enough for your needs, try using our shed space calculator.

So How Much Dos it Cost to Build?

There are lots of options when it comes to designing and building a storage shed. You must choose a design, materials, placement, foundation type, and more. But assuming you want a standard 12×20 shed with no extras, a basic foundation, wood framing, etc. our materials cost calculator generates a total of $3500.

Don’t Forget the Ramp

A shed of this size is most likely going to be used to store lawn care or recreational vehicles. If this is the case, be sure to include a ramp to make it easier to get your equipment into and out of your shed.