Appalachian Sheds Inc. · Barn Series
Built for homeowners who need more usable height, easier equipment access, and a small-barn silhouette that looks intentional on the property.
Appalachian Barn Shed Pricing
Gambrel roof storage shed with real vertical volume, loft-ready potential, wide double barn doors, and on-site construction in the Cincinnati region.
- Gambrel Roof Profile
- Loft-Ready Storage
- Double Barn Doors
- Built On-Site
- 30-Year Structural Warranty
Choose your size and exterior style, then confirm placement, access, ramp approach, and loft usability before the build begins.
Transparent pricing. No guessing. No sales call required.
Who Builds Your Shed Matters
Edwin Shackelford
Founder & Lead Builder
35 Years of Commercial-Grade Construction.
Now Built in Your Backyard.
Edwin Shackelford founded Appalachian Sheds Inc. after three decades of commercial construction management across the Greater Cincinnati region and beyond — structural work that demanded zero tolerance for shortcuts. That same standard comes to every backyard structure we build. No subcontractors on structural work. No prefab delivery. Every shed is built on your property, by our family crew, using materials we'd put under our own homes.
- U.S. Army Veteran
- Construction Management Degree
- Civil Engineering Background
- 35+ Years Commercial Construction
- Family-Operated Crew
Built On Your Property
We never deliver a prefab structure. Every shed is framed, sided, and finished on-site by Edwin and his sons — Randall and Travis.
No Subcontractors
Zero subcontracted structural work — ever. The crew that prices your shed is the crew that drives the nails. Accountability doesn't get outsourced.
Radical Pricing Transparency
We'd rather walk you away from the wrong shed than sell you one that doesn't fit your property or your budget. That's not a sales line — it's how we operate.
Pricing Varies by Siding
Six Options. One Choice to Make.
Choose your siding below — then go to the calculator below, enter the size and your siding choice for your specific model to get an accurate price.
LP SmartSide Panel Siding
- Natural Wood Grain Texture
- 100% Clear
- Pre-Primed
- 50-Year Limited Warranty
Roseburg DuraTemp Siding
- Natural Wood Grain Texture
- 100% Clear
- Pre-Primed
- 50-Year Limited Warranty
LP SmartSide Board & Batten
- Natural Wood Grain Texture
- 100% Clear
- Pre-Primed
- 50-Year Limited Warranty
American Pine T&G Siding
- 1x6 Premium Grade American Lumber
- Pine Tongue & Groove
- Aesthetically Pleasing
Georgia-Pacific Vinyl Lap Siding
- Maintenance Free
- .044 Thickness
- Match Your Home
- CDX Plywood Subsiding
LP SmartSide Lap Siding
- Natural Wood Grain Texture
- 100% Clear
- Pre-Primed
- 50-Year Limited Warranty
Pricing Calculator
Get Your Barn Build Estimate
in Under 60 Seconds
Select your Appalachian Barn Shed size and siding type to view a standard build estimate based on current material costs. This model is built for homeowners who want practical barn-inspired utility, stronger overhead volume, and a structure that can handle storage, workshop use, or loft potential without feeling like a basic backyard box.
The 12×16 is our most-requested Barn size — a strong balance of usable floor space, overhead storage potential, and practical barn-style presence. Not sure which size fits your yard? Call or Text Ed — three questions and you’ll have a straight answer.
Appalachian Barn Shed Pricing Calculator
Choose Size + Siding for Accurate Pricing
Select a size and siding to view a standard build estimate. Final pricing confirmed after site visit and any optional upgrades.
View Specs & Siding DetailsExterior build estimate · Confirmed after site visit · No bait-and-switch
The Appalachian Classic pairs especially well with LP SmartSide Panel Siding because the clean vertical panel rhythm supports a traditional mountain-inspired look without feeling overly busy.
- Natural wood grain texture with engineered composite construction
- Strong everyday choice for a clean Appalachian shed profile
- Arrives pre-primed and ready for your finish coat
- 50-Year Limited Warranty against fungal decay and termites
Roseburg DuraTemp gives the Appalachian Barn a cleaner, smoother painted appearance while still preserving the practical T1-11 panel character buyers expect from a durable backyard structure.
- Smooth panel face with engineered composite core
- Good choice for solid painted finishes and clean color presentation
- Arrives pre-primed for final exterior finish
- 50-Year Limited Warranty
Ready to Price Your Build?
Head back to the calculator above — select your size and siding choice to see how the exterior finish affects your standard build estimate. The siding decision is not just cosmetic; it shapes the entire look of the structure.
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What’s Built Into Every Appalachian Barn Shed
This is not barn styling added to a standard storage box. The Appalachian Barn Shed uses the proven geometry of a gambrel roof to create more vertical storage, stronger loft potential, wide equipment access, and the unmistakable barn silhouette that has worked across Appalachian farming communities for generations.
Builder accountability matters: Edwin and his sons build every shed. No subcontractors on structural work. Ever.
Roof & Storage Volume
Classic Gambrel Roof. More Storage in the Same Footprint.
The gambrel roof uses two slopes on each side instead of one. The steeper upper pitch sheds weather efficiently, while the lower pitch creates vertical interior space that a standard gable roof often wastes. The result is a barn shed with stronger loft potential, more cubic storage, and the iconic profile that makes the model instantly recognizable.
Foundation & Floor
6×6 PT Beams. Built for Equipment Loads.
The floor system starts with YellaWood® 6×6 pressure-treated grade beams placed over a 10-mil moisture barrier. 2×6 pressure-treated floor joists are set 16″ on center with a double center beam, and the subfloor is 3/4″ 7-ply pressure-treated plywood. Built for riding mowers, ATVs, snowblowers, tools, seasonal storage, and serious property-maintenance equipment. No OSB. Ever.
Walls & Structure
Reinforced Gambrel Trusses. Loft-Ready Framing.
Gambrel rooflines require more careful engineering than simple gable roofs. Reinforced gambrel trusses, proper roof-to-wall connections, hurricane ties, engineered connectors, and loft-ready framing help the Barn Shed handle the different stress patterns created by the dual-pitch roof while keeping the structure square, solid, and dependable.
Siding & Exterior
LP SmartSide Durability with True Barn Character.
LP SmartSide engineered wood siding gives the Barn Shed authentic wood-grain texture with modern resistance to rot, termites, fungal decay, and moisture. Contrasting trim defines the gambrel profile, highlights the barn silhouette, and gives the building enough visual character for both rural properties and established suburban neighborhoods.
Doors, Hardware & Access
Full-Width X-Braced Barn Doors.
Double X-braced barn doors create the wide access equipment owners need for riding mowers, ATVs, carts, large tools, and bulky seasonal items. Heavy-duty black iron hardware, barn-style strap hinges, and secure latches give the doors authentic presence while supporting smooth daily use over time.
Warranty
30-Year Structural. 50-Year Siding.
Every build includes a 30-year Appalachian Sheds Inc. structural warranty, along with applicable manufacturer warranties for siding, roofing, windows, doors, and related components. Exterior wood surfaces must be sealed, painted, stained, or clear-coated within 30 days to maintain warranty protection and preserve the barn profile over time.
Best next step: evaluate the Appalachian Barn Shed as a vertical storage and equipment-access system — not just a barn-looking shed. The strongest result comes from planning the size, loft option, door orientation, ramp approach, equipment clearance, and site placement together.
Appalachian Sheds Inc. — Greater Cincinnati Area
Ready to Talk?
Edwin and his sons build every shed. No subcontractors on structural work. No pressure, no obligation — just straight answers about what fits your property and your budget.
We'd rather walk you away from the wrong shed than sell you one that doesn't fit. That's not a sales line — it's how Edwin has operated across 35+ years of commercial construction, and it's the only way we know how to work.
Fast answers · No pressure · No commitment required