Shed Cost Estimate

Civil Engineering and Architecture

Jack Nelson, 1st Period

November 2, 2017
Introduction
I have been hired to design a shed for Woodrow Wilson High School. A shed is
necessary for storage as the school undergoes construction, and this report will cover every
aspect of this shed, including a full cost estimate and transmission load calculations. These are
the constraints for this project:
● 12 by 16 foot footprint
● Concrete pad foundation (6 in. thick)
● 8 foot high walls
● Gable Roof
● Same materials for each wall

The Design
To design this shed I used Autodesk Revit. Revit allows the user to build an extremely
detailed digital rendering of the structure, and I chose this software because it was readily
available to me at school. I designed this shed exactly to the constraints given in this project, as
well as a past shed assignment. Because of this, I never altered any materials and never had to
start a new design process. However, my shed is very cost effective due to the exterior being
made of wood siding, which is very cheap.

Foundation: For this shed, I was required to use a concrete pad

foundation. Concrete foundations are used because they are
extremely stable and long lasting, the concrete pad is very well
suited for the soil in this area.

Total Cost: My total cost for the shed

was $3,482.14. I calculated this using
Microsoft Excel, which allowed me to do
as little math as possible because all I had
to input the unit price and quantity, then
Excel would do the rest. The vast majority
of my parts were found on the Home
Depot website, however some I could only
find at Lowe’s. The most expensive part of
my shed was the walls, which was largely
due to the quantity of materials needed.
The roof was a close second, which
included parts I had not expected to see,
such as Fascia and Drip Edge, which I had
never seen before.
Transmission Load: The transmission load is extremely
important for any building. The transmission load determines
how effective the structure is at trapping heat. The R-value for
my doors was 36.3471, the roof was 57.8546, the door was
2.5873, and the windows were 1.5394. My total transmission
load was 1,361.92, and the highest transmission load was
door.

Conclusion
I had no experience in Revit prior to this project. This
made very intricate parts of the shed such as the wall very
difficult, largely due to the multiple layers and constant
changing of materials to get the desired result. However, without Revit, I think this project would
be nigh on impossible due to the sheer amount of detail and sketching required. If I was not
allowed to use Revit, and instead had to sketch everything out by hand, this project would have
taken significantly longer. As for the cost, my shed ended up being relatively cost efficient.
However, the paint seemed to take up far too much of the total cost, and I feel that spending so
much on paint alone was a waste. Overall, this project has given me a new appreciation for
simple structures because now I am aware of just how much work goes into them.
 Shed Cost Estimate
Jack Nelson
Woodrow Wilson HS

Cost Analysis
1. The floor cost $671.20, and the majority of that cost
was the concrete.
2. The walls cost $1,333.21, and the majority of that cost
was paint (surprisingly).
3. The opening cost $391.96, and the majority of that
cost was the windows. Results / Conclusions
Design Brief 4. The roof cost $1,085.77, and the majority of that cost
was asphalt shingles.
5. The total cost of my shed was $3,482.14 In the end, the walls cost the most to build, and the majority
Introduction / Design Overview of the waste also came from the walls. The cost of paint
I have been hired to design a shed for Woodrow Wilson and sheathing was extremely high, and I feel the cost
High School. could have been reduced by buying larger sizes of each,
● 12 by 16 foot footprint reducing the quantity. This could also decrease the cost of
my shed, but should not have any impact on the quality of
● Concrete pad foundation (6 in. thick)
it. I found the vast majority of my materials on the Home
● 8 foot high walls Depot website, and uses the prices listed there for my
● Gable Roof calculations. For the cost estimate aspect of this project, I
● Same materials for each wall used Microsoft Excel for my calculations. By using Excel, I
● was able to avoid doing math as much as possible. All I
Foundation Discussion had to do was input the price and quantity. During the
Concrete slab foundation is best for this structure not only project, I experienced some difficulty when constructing
because of the soil and climate in Dallas, but because it is the walls. The multiple layers and constant material
much cheaper compared to other foundation types. changes made it very easy to make mistakes, and I ended
Revit Discussion up spending probably too much time on them. To make
Revit gives the user control of almost every detail of the my shed more energy efficient, I would minimize openings
structure, and is significantly faster and more accurate by not including windows. To further increase the energy
than sketching. efficiency, I could also use a door with a higher R-value, as
Energy Efficiency Discussion well as add more insulation.
This shed is very effective at trapping heat in, with a total
transmission load of 1,361.92. Due to the relatively low
transmission value, there will be less need for heating, thus
saving energy.

Acknowledgements / Resources Thanks to my ADD medication for getting me through this

 12' - 0"
Batt Insulation

Asphalt Shingles

1/2" Plywood Sheathing

16' - 0"
5
A101

2 x 8 Rafters @ 24" O.C.

Floor {3D}
1 3
1/8" = 1'-0"
Batt Insulation

1/2" Gypsum wallboard

5
A101 Cedar siding

1/2" Plywood Sheathing

Roof Roof
8' - 0" 8' - 0"
2 x 4 Studs @ 24" O.C.

6" Concrete slab

Floor Floor
0' - 0" 0' - 0"

East North Section 1

2 4 5
1/8" = 1'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0" 1/2" = 1'-0"

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Name Building Materials Cost Sheet
Building Materials Cost Estimate
Category Item Material Size/Description
Floor Floor Concrete 80 lb bag (1 yd3 = 40.5 bags)
Rebar Steel #4 (1/2in. X 10ft)
Forms Pine 2in. x 4in. – 12ft
Forms Pine 2in. x 4in. – 16ft
2in. x 4in. - 8ft (placed every
Walls Stud Pine 16" O.C. in all walls)
2in. x 4in. - 8ft (all the way
around the perimeter of the
walls) (Double Top Plate is
Top Plate Pine being used for this Shed)
2in. x 4in. - 8ft (all the way
around the perimeter of the
Sole Plate Pine walls)
2in. x 6in. - 8ft (above each
window and door on both the
Headers Pine interior surfaces of the wall)
7/16in. x 4ft x 8ft sheet (to
Wall Sheathing (exterior)OSB (Oriented Strand Board) mount the siding)
4ft x 8ft sheets (covering the
Siding 3/4in. Wood Bevel Siding exterior of each wall)
1/2in x 4ft x 8ft sheet (covering
Wall Finish (interior) Gypsum Wall Board (Drywall) all interior walls)
Gallon (400 sq. ft per gallon)
Paint Exterior Latex Paint 2 coats on every exterior wall
3.5in. x 23in. X 70.5in. (all
R-11 Batt Insulation Fiberglass through out each wall)
1/2in.  x 8 in. (placed every
4ft O.C. through the sole plate
into the concrete to mount the
Anchor Bolt Steel wall to the foundation)
24in. x 36in. (any properly
sized window of your
Openings Double Hung Window Vinyl choosing)
Double - 6ft x 80in. (any
properly sized door of your
Door Steel choosing)
2in. x 8in. - 8ft (down the
center of the rood where both
Roof Ridge Board Pine rafters will connect)
2in. x 6in. - 8ft (every 16in
O.C. connecting the top plate
Rafters Pine and the blocking)
2in. x 6in. - 8ft (runs above the
top plate at the top of the walls
Blocking Pine to connect the rafters)
7/16in. x 4ft x 8ft sheet
(covering the entire roof area
so the felt and shingles can be
Sheathing Oriented Strand Board (OSB) attached)
Roll covers 432 sq ft (covering
Roofing Felt #15 Tar-Impreganted Felt Paper the entire roof area)
Per 1/3 Square (meaning
covers 33.3 sq ft) (covering
Shingles Composition/Asphalt the entire exterior of the roof)
5.5in. x 15in. - 77.5 sq. ft
(interior of the roof between
R-19 Batt Insulation Fiberglass the rafters)
1in. x 8in. - 10ft (the outside
face of the roof [around the
Fascia Pine perimeter])
Drip Edge Galvanized Metal 1.5in. x 1.5in. x 10ft
Any additional items you feel are necessary to include in the estimate can be written here.
Otherwise, delete these rows.
Civil Engineering Architecture
Quantity Unit Cost Cost Source
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Quikrete-80-lb-Concrete-
164 $3.32 $544.48 Mix-110180/100318511
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weyerhaeuser-1-2-in-x-10-
21 $4.98 $104.58 ft-Rebar-05366/202094293
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-2-in-x-4-in-x-12-
ft-Standard-Better-Kiln-Dried-Heat-Treated-Spruce-Pine-
2 $4.48 $8.96 Fir-Lumber-161667/202086794
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-2-in-x-4-in-x-16-
ft-Standard-Better-Kiln-Dried-Heat-Treated-Spruce-Pine-
2 $6.59 $13.18 Fir-Lumber-161683/100047420
Floor Subtotal $671.20
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-4-in-x-96-in-
42 $3.43 $144.06 Premium-Kiln-Dried-Whitewood-Stud-161640/202091220
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-4-in-x-96-in-
14 $3.43 $48.02 Premium-Kiln-Dried-Whitewood-Stud-161640/202091220
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-4-in-x-96-in-
7 $3.43 $24.01 Premium-Kiln-Dried-Whitewood-Stud-161640/202091220
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-4-in-x-96-in-
2 $3.43 $6.86 Premium-Kiln-Dried-Whitewood-Stud-161640/202091220
https://www.homedepot.com/p/7-16-in-x-48-in-x-8ft-
16 $17.15 $274.40 Oriented-Strand-Board-386081/202106230
https://www.homedepot.com/p/7-16-in-x-48-in-x-8ft-
16 $17.15 $274.40 Oriented-Strand-Board-386081/202106230
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sheetrock-UltraLight-1-2-
16 $9.42 $150.72 in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Gypsum-Board-14113411708/202530243
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glidden-Premium-1-qt-
12 $32.98 $395.76 Flat-Latex-Exterior-Paint-GL6112-04/100675006
$0.00 $0.00 OPTIONAL
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-1-2-in-x-8-in-Round-
Head-Hot-Dipped-Galvanized-Anchor-Bolt-with-Washer-
14 $1.07 $14.98 and-Nut/4395613
Walls Subtotal $1,333.21
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Doors-Windows-Windows-
2 $147.00 $294.00 Double-Hung-Windows/N-5yc1vZas47
https://www.homedepot.com/p/36-in-x-80-in-6-Panel-
Primed-Premium-Steel-Front-Door-Slab-
1 $97.96 $97.96 THDJW166100317/202036386
Openings Subtotal $391.96
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-8-in-x-8-ft-2-Prime-
Ground-Contact-Pressure-Treated-Lumber-
3 $8.67 $26.01 107523/206937455
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-6-in-x-10-ft-2-and-
Better-Kiln-Dried-Heat-Treated-Spruce-Pine-Fir-Lumber-
34 $7.35 $249.90 161721/202091222
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-6-in-x-10-ft-2-and-
Better-Kiln-Dried-Heat-Treated-Spruce-Pine-Fir-Lumber-
4 $7.35 $29.40 161721/202091222
https://www.homedepot.com/p/7-16-in-x-48-in-x-8ft-
11 $17.15 $188.65 Oriented-Strand-Board-386081/202106230
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Warrior-Roofing-15-Felt-
1 $16.85 $16.85 Roof-Deck-Protection-406-0/100092007
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GAF-Timberline-HD-
Weathered-Wood-Lifetime-Architectural-Shingles-with-
10 $28.00 $280.00 StainGuard-33-3-sq-ft-per-Bundle-0670900/202052357
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-R-19-
Kraft-Faced-Fiberglass-Insulation-Batt-15-in-x-93-in-
4 $45.48 $181.92 E61/100320353
https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-in-x-8-in-x-10-ft-
Premium-Kiln-Dried-Square-Edge-Whitewood-Common-
7 $14.92 $104.44 Board-914843/100023667
https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-1-2-in-x-1-1-2-in-x-10-ft-
4 $2.15 $8.60 ST-Galvanized-Steel-Roof-Edge-Flashing-
Roof Subtotal $1,085.77
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$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Total Cost $3,482.14