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Our Palmerston style buildings are relatively easy to assemble however if you feel that you may want some assistance check out our hire a contractor page.
Sheds
Palmerston
Palmerston Garden Sheds: Elegant Shed with Gable Roof Plans & Truss Designs
The Palmerston is one of our earliest designs, but it still remains one of our most popular shed styles. This traditional yet elegant design solves many storage dilemmas. Its handy truss system allows easy storage for all your gardening tools, bicycles, skis... you name it! The Palmerston garden shed kit can handle overhead storage with ease which makes it a great choice to store your lawn mower or tractor. The classic Palmerston shed can be bought either as a pre-assembled shed kit, or in the pre-cut format. Your shed can also be customized easily using our custom design centre with any of our doors, windows and other architectural options.
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overview
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Our popular Palmerston garden shed designs are known for their functionality and backyard storage needs. Learn more about your Palmerston garden shed in these style tabs.
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Features
- Characterized by a spacious gable roofline. - Plenty of headroom. - Well suited to store all your tools and bikes.
Popular options:
- French doors
- Arch windows
- Traditional flower boxes
- Storm shutters
- Asphalt shingles
- Extra overhang
- Full length window
- Deluxe single doors
Floor plans
Below are a few sample Palmerston shed design floorplans to get you started.For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Palmerston floor plan configurations
Try this Floor Planner Tool to design your own space and share as you like. You may also download graph paper and print out a few sheets to help designing your own space!
Available Palmerston prefab shed sizes
Palmerston sheds have sizes ranging from 21 sq.ft to 320 sq.ft
If you cannot find your size please contact us.
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
Like all of our buildings, our Palmerston shed design includes easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, and assembly videos that will help you through the process.
Below is a series of photos showing one of our Sonoma buildings being assembled.
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Levelling the site for your Palmerston shed design
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Sub-floor installation for a Palmerston
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Palmerston shed wall frame install
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Complete wall frame installation for a Palmerston building
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Finished Palmerston garden shed (click image for more details)
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3D Video Tour of a Palmerston shed building
The product featured is a Palmerston garden shed in a poolside setting with the following options: Opening windows, standard single door, a screen kit.
Visit our 3D Tours page to see all the Summerwood Styles
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Palmerston shed design video tour
details & specs
Palmerston Dimensions
* Illustration is not drawn to scale. Dimensions are approximate.
| A | B |
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| BUILDING DEPTH | BUILDING HEIGHT |
| 4' | 8' - 5" |
| 5' | 8' - 8 1/2" |
| 6' | 9' - 0" |
| 7' | 9' - 3 1/2" |
| 8' | 9' - 7" |
| 9' | 9' - 10 1/2" |
| 10' | 10' - 2" |
| 12' | 10' - 9" |
| 14' | 11'- 4" |
| 16' | 11' - 11" |
| 18' | 12' - 6" |
| C | D | E |
|---|---|---|
| WALL HEIGHT | OVERHANG | PITCH |
| 6' - 10 1/2" | 6" | 7:12 |
READING THE DRAWING
Use the diagram and corresponding table to get a sense for the size of your Summerwood building.
Most dimensions are approximate:
building depth and length are measured from the outside of the floor and wall framing (siding, sheathing, and trim aren't included)
→ for true exterior dimensions, add the thickness of your chosen siding, sheathing (if applicable), and corner trim
→ for true interior dimensions, subtract the thickness of the wall framing (EG: 3 ½" for 2x4 walls)
building height is measured here from the underside of the bottom wall plate to the top of the ridge; it doesn't include the floor (if applicable), foundation, or roof finish, since these vary depending on your building's size
→ for your building's exact height from grade, talk to one of our design specialists
wall height is measured from the underside of the bottom plate to the top of the double top plate
Roof Framing Plan
In strong competition with hip roofing, gable roofing is up there for the most popular roofing style. Common in Palmerston shed designs are gable roofs, which typically features a continuous ridge, with two sides sloping from the center toward the walls of the structure.
Gable roofs are much easier to frame, sheath, and finish, giving the vertical wall component of a gable roof its style, known as “gable ends”.
Ventilation is easy to install. Due to its geometry and access to gable ends, roof vents can be placed on the gable ends rather than the roof itself. Consult with your contractor or roofing company, for the most effective ventilation system for your roof.
Roof framing drawing for a Palmerston building
Overhang Detail
Soffits are the cedar trim pieces that are attached to the underside of the rafter ends. Fascia is typically the cedar 1x4 that’s used to cover the rafter tips and provide a nice straight level line for the bottom of your roof.
Palmerston shed overhang detail
Foundation
The Palmerston garden shed is well suited for a traditional patio stone foundation. A concrete pad is also ideal for poolside applications.
Visit Foundations Page for detail.
Palmerston building foundation
Materials
Like all summerwood designs, the Palmerston is a fantastic display of premium grade materials coming together for any of your outdoor needs. Our materials are chosen for their aesthetic appeal, durability, and environmental friendliness. Construction is engineered for garages and cabins but ideally suited for storage sheds and pool cabanas as well.
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| runners | pressure treated | 2x6 | underside of floor framing |
| joists | pressure treated | 2x4 - 2x8 | 16" on center |
| sheathing | spruce | 48" x 96" x 5/8" | tongue & groove |
| material upgrades | |||
| floor insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | within floor cavities |
| pine flooring | white pine | 1x6 | tongue & groove |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| wall plates | spruce | 2x4 - 2x6 | bottom, top, double top |
| wall studs | spruce | 2x4 - 2x6 | 16" on center |
| siding | cedar channel | 1x8 | standard horizontal siding |
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| canexel siding | canexel | 1x8 | studs & plates |
| cedar wall framing | cedar | 2x8 - 2x6 | studs & plates |
| esu1a | osb + typar | n/a | wall sheathing & building wrap |
| wall insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | within wall cavities |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| ceiling | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | ceiling framing |
| rafters | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | 24" on center maximum |
| ridge board | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | n/a |
| sheathing | osb | 48" x 96" x 7/16" | n/a |
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| cedar roof boards | cedar | 1x6 - 1x8 | n/a |
| cedar rafters | cedar | 2x6 - 2x12 | n/a |
| roof insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | on roof surface |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| cedar trim | cedar | 1x6 - 1x8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
| material upgrades | |||
| maintenance free trim | versatex | 1x4 - 1x8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
Popular upgrades
Enhanced Siding Package
If you are thinking of adding insulation, consider adding one of our "enhanced siding packages". It's a layer of sheathing (OSB or plywood) and house wrap (Typar and optional HomeSlicker) that provides a moisture barrier to your structure.
Enhanced siding package upgrade
Interior Cedar Siding and Framing
The Palmerston style allows for a wide array of interior finishes. Our cedar siding or framing interior upgrade can be incorporated on the walls and/or ceiling, providing a warm rustic feel.
Interior cedar siding choices for a Palmerston garden shed
Roof Dormer
Below is a drawing for a dormer trim on a Palmerston shed design. Dormers may vary in sizes and material, but the construction procedure remains the same.
Roof dormer detail & Palmerston building with a dormer
Extra Overhang
The Palmerston style roof features a standard 6” overhang where the roof meets the walls. The overhang is trimmed out with a soffit and fascia board. Extra overhang is offered in increments of 6” (i.e +6 (12”), +12 (18”)).!
Extra overhang drawing detail & Palmerston with an extra overhang
Finishing
Once your Palmerston garden shed building is complete, there are a few things you can do on the inside to add to the comfort and enjoyment of your new Summerwood Palmerston.
Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information
Insulation
Enjoy your Summerwood Palmerston in any season and remain comfortable by implementing insulation in the floor, walls, and/or roof.
Insulation material for a Palmerston shed
Electrical
The inside of our Palmerston are deliberately left exposed to accommodate various electrical applications.
Electrical configuration example
Plumbing
Often the Palmerston style is required to accommodate change rooms, bathroom or bar sinks.
Plumbing for a Palmerston shed
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Palmerston sizes that we have built so far. Don't see your size? Ask us and we will provide you with a quote.
Note that pricing below is for the base kit only. Doors, windows, and other options are à la cart so that you can customize to your hearts content.
Custom Designs
Summerwood will take your custom design and make it your own. If you have something different in mind, talk to one of our designers about bringing it to life.
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