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YardCraft Fairmont 8x12 Storage Shed Kit - Compact Wooden Backyard Storage Shed

YardCraft Fairmont 8x12 Storage Shed Kit - Compact Wooden Backyard Storage Shed

by Yard Craft
Save $1,000.00
$5,299.95
$4,299.95

Organize your backyard and reclaim valuable space with the YardCraft 8×12 Fairmont Storage Shed Kit. Designed for homeowners who need practical storage without sacrificing style, this compact wooden shed offers the perfect balance of durability, functionality, and classic backyard design. Whether used for garden tools, hobby equipment, or a small workshop, this shed transforms unused yard space into a productive outdoor storage solution.

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Description

The Owner's Insights on the Fairmont 8x12 Storage Shed Kit

This is a real wood-frame shed kit, not a prefab panel box, with dadoed plates and pre-drilled holes that make DIY assembly genuinely manageable. It's rated for 81-120 mph wind loads, with an 8/12 roof pitch and 8" overhangs that shed water properly instead of pooling. One honest note: the kit doesn't include a foundation, roof shingles, or paint for the panel siding, so budget for those separately before you order. At 8x12 it's the compact end of the Fairmont line, big enough for real storage without taking over a smaller yard.

Why You'll Love the Fairmont 8x12 Storage Shed Kit

  • Dadoed plates, pre-drilled holes. Genuinely DIY-friendly assembly, not a professional-only build.
  • Engineered for real wind loads. Rated 81-120 mph, not a backyard tool shed spec.
  • Double fiberglass doors. 6-panel raised panel design, wide enough for equipment access.
  • Handcrafted louvered vents. Two vents with screens for ventilation without pest entry.
  • 5-year limited warranty on craftsmanship.
  • Free delivery, built to order.

Why You Should Consider Yard Craft

Yard Craft builds this kit with dadoed, pre-drilled plates specifically so a DIY builder can assemble it correctly without professional framing experience, rather than leaving joints and alignment to guesswork. That same build-for-the-DIYer approach is behind the rest of the Yard Craft structure line.

Fairmont 8x12 Storage Shed Kit Specifications

Size 8 ft x 12 ft
Siding 3/8 in smart panel siding, unpainted
Window 24 in x 36 in with trim
Doors 6-panel raised panel fiberglass double doors
Vents 2 handcrafted louvered vents with screens
Joists Pressure-treated 2x4, 12 in on center
Rafters 2x4, 24 in on center with Simpson ties
Roof sheathing 7/16 in OSB (shingles not included)
Roof pitch 8/12
Overhangs 8 in
Wind rating 81-120 mph
Not included Foundation, roof shingles, panel siding paint, shed floor (optional add-on available)
Warranty 5-year limited warranty on craftsmanship (exposed wood must be stained, sealed, or painted annually to maintain coverage)
Delivery Free, included
Model / SKU YC-8X12FAIRMONTSHEDKIT

Introducing the 8x12 Fairmont wooden shed, a solution for reclaiming a home and garden from clutter while adding a touch of elegance to the outdoor space. It's sized for real storage without overwhelming a smaller backyard.

Who This Is For (and Who It's Not)

This shed kit is perfect if you:

✔ Need genuine outdoor storage and want a real wood structure, not a plastic shed
✔ Are comfortable with a DIY build on a prepared foundation
✔ Have a smaller yard where an 8x12 footprint fits better than a larger structure

This may not be right if you:

✖ Need a larger footprint for a workshop or vehicle storage, the 10x18 or 12x26 options scale up
✖ Want shingles, paint, and a floor included rather than sourced separately
✖ Need same-week delivery

Prefer to pay by bank transfer? Save 3% on this item. Call 1-800-914-0074 or email sales@optimaloutdooroasis.com and we'll send you an invoice with 3% off. The discount applies to the product; shipping is billed as usual.

The Owner's Insights on the Fairmont 8x12 Storage Shed Kit

This is a real wood-frame shed kit, not a prefab panel box, with dadoed plates and pre-drilled holes that make DIY assembly genuinely manageable. It's rated for 81-120 mph wind loads, with an 8/12 roof pitch and 8" overhangs that shed water properly instead of pooling. One honest note: the kit doesn't include a foundation, roof shingles, or paint for the panel siding, so budget for those separately before you order. At 8x12 it's the compact end of the Fairmont line, big enough for real storage without taking over a smaller yard.

Why You'll Love the Fairmont 8x12 Storage Shed Kit
  • Dadoed plates, pre-drilled holes. Genuinely DIY-friendly assembly, not a professional-only build.
  • Engineered for real wind loads. Rated 81-120 mph, not a backyard tool shed spec.
  • Double fiberglass doors. 6-panel raised panel design, wide enough for equipment access.
  • Handcrafted louvered vents. Two vents with screens for ventilation without pest entry.
  • 5-year limited warranty on craftsmanship.
  • Free delivery, built to order.

Why You Should Consider Yard Craft

Yard Craft builds this kit with dadoed, pre-drilled plates specifically so a DIY builder can assemble it correctly without professional framing experience, rather than leaving joints and alignment to guesswork. That same build-for-the-DIYer approach is behind the rest of the Yard Craft structure line.

Fairmont 8x12 Storage Shed Kit Specifications
Size 8 ft x 12 ft
Siding 3/8 in smart panel siding, unpainted
Window 24 in x 36 in with trim
Doors 6-panel raised panel fiberglass double doors
Vents 2 handcrafted louvered vents with screens
Joists Pressure-treated 2x4, 12 in on center
Rafters 2x4, 24 in on center with Simpson ties
Roof sheathing 7/16 in OSB (shingles not included)
Roof pitch 8/12
Overhangs 8 in
Wind rating 81-120 mph
Not included Foundation, roof shingles, panel siding paint, shed floor (optional add-on available)
Warranty 5-year limited warranty on craftsmanship (exposed wood must be stained, sealed, or painted annually to maintain coverage)
Delivery Free, included
Model / SKU YC-8X12FAIRMONTSHEDKIT

Introducing the 8x12 Fairmont wooden shed, a solution for reclaiming a home and garden from clutter while adding a touch of elegance to the outdoor space. It's sized for real storage without overwhelming a smaller backyard.

Who This Is For (and Who It's Not)

This shed kit is perfect if you:

✔ Need genuine outdoor storage and want a real wood structure, not a plastic shed
✔ Are comfortable with a DIY build on a prepared foundation
✔ Have a smaller yard where an 8x12 footprint fits better than a larger structure

This may not be right if you:

✖ Need a larger footprint for a workshop or vehicle storage, the 10x18 or 12x26 options scale up
✖ Want shingles, paint, and a floor included rather than sourced separately
✖ Need same-week delivery

Prefer to pay by bank transfer? Save 3% on this item. Call 1-800-914-0074 or email sales@optimaloutdooroasis.com and we'll send you an invoice with 3% off. The discount applies to the product; shipping is billed as usual.

FAQ's

DO YOU HAVE CUSTOM SIZES?

We don’t have any sizes other than sizes you see on the website. YardCraft outdoor structures are designed as kits, so we can keep our prices lower. Plus, we don’t have inventory space to store a variety of custom sizes, and keeping our sizes consistent makes shipping easier.

WHAT KIND OF FOUNDATION IS NEEDED TO INSTALL MY STRUCTURE? CAN I PUT IT DIRECTLY ON GRASS?

Installing the structure on grass is not recommended due to settling and wearing of the wood. We recommend using a concrete slab, crushed rock, or putting footers under posts to make sure the structure is level.

CAN I CHANGE THE LAYOUT OF MY SHED?

The beauty of a shed kit is that you can put the doors and windows anywhere you would like. Like the garage door, you don’t even need to install one if you don’t want to! We even have different layout drawings at the back of our assembly manual.

Warranty
  • YardCraft has a 5-Year Limited Warranty on all outdoor structures and a 1-Year Limited Warranty on all other products. Read complete warranty details here.
Shipping

FREE SHIPPING!

  • We deliver to the lower 48 states and curbside delivery is included in your purchase price.
  • Your product will arrive on a truck.
  • Your product will be placed in your driveway or front yard.
  • You are responsible for assembling any unassembled items and setting up your product.