12x20 11 Cord Firewood Shed Roof Plans

This step by step diy project is about 12×20 11 cord firewood shed roof plans. This lean to shed has a roof pitch of 2:12. This is PART 2 of the large firewood shed project, where I show you how to build lean to roof and how to attach the side wall panels. See the rest of my firewood shed free plans HERE. Take a look over the rest of my woodworking plans, if you want to get more building inspiration. Premium Plans for this project available in the Shop.

When buying the lumber, you should select the planks with great care, making sure they are straight and without any visible flaws (cracks, knots, twists, decay). Investing in cedar or other weather resistant lumber is a good idea, as it will pay off on the long run. Use a spirit level to plumb and align the components, before inserting the galvanized screws, otherwise the project won’t have a symmetrical look. If you have all the materials and tools required for the project, you could get the job done in about a day.

11 Cord Firewood Shed Plans

Building a 11 cord firewood shed

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Tools

Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level

Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

One weekend

Firewood Shed Plans

How to build a 12×20 wood shed roof

Rafters

Use 2×4 lumber for the rafters. Mark the cut lines on the beams and then get the job done with a circular saw. Smooth the edges flush. You need the birdsmouth cuts to lock the rafters into place easily.

Roof-rafters

Fit the rafters to the support beams. Place the supports every 24″ on center. Use rafter ties and 1 1/2″ structural screws to secure the rafters into place tightly. Secure the ties to lock the rafters to the support beams, at both ends and middle.

Installing-the-side-slats

Use 1×6 slats for the side walls. Place 3″ spacers between the slats, to create even and consistent gaps. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws to secure the slats to the posts. You need the gaps between the slats to speed up the drying process of the firewood.

Attaching-the-back-slats

Attach the 1×6 slats to the back of the firewood shed. Place the wooden spacers to create even gaps between the slats. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws to lock the slats into place.

Purlins

Fit the 1×4 purlins to the top of the shed. Place the purlins every 24″ on center. Use 1 5/8″ screws to secure the slats to the rafters.

Roof-trims

Attach the 1×6 trims to the front and to the back of the shed roof. Align the edges flush, drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws, to lock them into place tightly.

Roof-sheets

Next, attach the metal roof sheets to the top of the firewood shed. Align the edges and secure the sheets to the purlins with 3/4″ roofing screws, or the size recommended for the roofing sheets you get. You can order 14 ft long roof sheets or you can use 2 8 ft long sheets that overlap together over the middle section.

Attaching-the-corner-trims

If you really want to make your shed stand out, you can add 1×4 trims to the back corners. Attach the trims over the corners and secure them into place with 1 5/8″ screws. This step is optional, so if you want to implement it on the shed, just add 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber 12 ft long to the shopping list.

12×20 firewood shed plans – build it

This large wood shed is large and it can store up to 11 cords of wood. This lean to shed is sturdy and cheap to build. The cost to benefit ratio is very good. You should also check out my 3 cord firewood shed plans. I have many design ideas on this blog, so make sure you take a look over all the alternatives before taking a decision. Premium Plans for this project available in the Shop.

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