
Best Barns Lakewood 12'W x 24'D Wood Storage Shed Kit (lakewood_1224)
The Sentry Buildings Lakewood 12ft. x 24ft. shed kit from Best Barns provides a large amount of space for storage of your lawn and garden items or use as a workshop or cabin. Featuring a large loft with room enough for storage or additional work area.
For customers wanting a cabin the Lakewood is an excellent choice to make into a rustic retreat. DIY kits from Sentry Buildings are designed for the customer who wishes to build to their individual needs. By building the kit yourself you save the cost of labor associated with hiring a contractor.
The loft is open to the first floor with a large 8ft. wide x 6ft. deep opening. This gives a warm and expansive feel to the interior of the shed kit.
*Second floor windows included. Included are 4 windows for the loft, 2 for the front dormers and 1 for each gable end. Our windows are insulated and measure 24in. x 27in. each. First floor windows and door purchased by homeowner separately / not included. Shingles and metal roofing pictured are not included. Paint by homeowner. Deluxe floor sold optionally.
*Windows and doors for the first floor are not included. This allows you to purchase the quantity, size and type that best suits your needs. During construction the customer will rough-in openings prior to installing the siding in the location of their choosing. By not limiting you to absolute location and type of windows and doors you may design and build the kit as you see fit.
Interior view of loft from gable window
*Ladder and railing not sold with shed / not included
Siding Primed:
- Siding included - 3/8" Louisiana Pacific Smart side Exterior Paneling
- Pre-primed and ready for paint color of your choice. We recommend using a latex acrylic paint.
- Pre-treated to prevent fungal decay and insect damage.
- *siding and roof sheathing require straight cuts / not pre-cut
- 50 year limited warranty!
Heavy Duty Truss System:
- 40 lbs per square foot snow load
- 170 mph wind rating
Extra Loft Storage Area:
- Full 2nd floor storage loft
- 6' 1" headroom clearance
- 5/8" structure wood loft flooring
- 2x6 loft floor joists
- Includes 6 second floor windows
All required hardware included: door hinges, latch, hurricane straps for trusses, nails, glue for gussets and detailed instruction manual included. Paint, shingles and roof edge are provided by owner / not included. Porch shown is not included and shown to give you customization ideas.

Lakewood Elevation

Optional Floor
Interior View of First Floor from Loft
*railing not sold with shed. First floor by homeowner.
Interior View from Under Loft
The Lakewood 12x24 Shed Includes Four 24in. x 27in. Insulated Loft Windows
*lower level windows and doors not included / provided by customer to customize