Firewood Storage Shed Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about firewood storage shed shed plans. The project features instructions for building a simple a storage shed that is large enough to keep one cord of wood. The slope of the shed is oriented towards front, so that the water is directed away from the wall of your house or garage. Work with attention and make adjustments to the design and overall dimensions if you want to get the job done in a professional manner.

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. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

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Firewood Storage Shed Plans

Building-a-large-firewood-shed

Cut & Shopping Lists

• A – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 96″ long, 5 pieces – 45″ long FRAME
• B – 11 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 96″ long FLOOR
• C – 3 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 60 1/2″ long, 3 piece – 73 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 73 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 61 3/4″ long POSTS
• D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 43  1/2″ long, 3 pieces – 50 3/4″ long, 4 pieces – 44 1/4″ long RAFTERS
• E – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 29 1/4″x59 1/2 long, 2 pieces – 24 1/2″x59 1/2 long ROOF
• F – 50 sq ft of underlayment, 50 sq ft of asphalt shingles ROOFING
• G – 16 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 48″ long, 9 pieces – 94 1/2″ long WALLS

• 26 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 5 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft
• 17 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 8 ft
• 50 sq ft of underlayment, 50 sq ft of asphalt shingle
• 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
• 2 1/2″ screws
• 1 5/8″ screws
• 3″ lag bolts

Tools

 Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level

 Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

 Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

 One day

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How to build a firewood shed

Building-the-floor-frame-for-shed

First of all, you need to build the frame of the firewood shed. Cut the components at the right size and smooth the ends with sandpaper. Drill pilot holes through the rim joists and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular components. Make sure the corners are square and align the edges with attention.

Fitting the slats

Attach the 2×4 slats to the floor frame, as shown in the diagram. Place a piece of 1″ wood between the slats to create consistent gaps. Pre-drill the slats to prevent the wood from splitting.

Build the side studs

Attach the 2×4 posts to the sides of the firewood shed. Cut the top of the posts at 75 degrees and attach the to the frame. Drill pilot holes through the posts and through the frame and insert 3″ carriage bolts or 2 1/2″ screws. Use a spirit level to make sure the posts are plumb.

Fitting the front and back studs

Attach the posts to the front and to the back of the firewood shed. Drill pilot holes through the bottom of the posts and through the frame, before inserting 3″ bolts. Insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock the adjacent posts together tightly.

Building-the-rim-rafters

Build the rim rafters from 2×4 lumber. Cut both ends of the components at 75 degrees, by using a miter saw.

Fitting the rim rafters

Drill pocket holes at both ends of the components and secure them to the top of the structure using 2 1/2″ screws. Make sure the edges are aligned before inserting the screws,

Building the rafters

Cut the rafters for the firewood shed. Use a miter saw to cut both ends of the rafters at 75 degrees.

Fitting the rafters

Fit the rafters to the roof of the firewood shed. Place the rafters equally-spaced, as shown in the diagram. Drill pilot hole through the front and back components and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the rafters.

Fitting the side slats

Fit 1×6 slats to the sides of the firewood shed. Place the slats equally-spaced and secure them into place with 1 1/4″ screws.

Fitting the back wall slats

Attach slats to the back of the firewood shed too, as shown in the plans. Make sure you place the slats equally-spaced for a professional result.

Attaching the plywood roof

Cut the components for the roofing from 3/4″ plywood. Center the components to the rafters, making sure there is a 4″ front, back and side overhang. Use 1 1/4″ screws to secure the sheets to the rafters, every 8″.

Fitting the roofing to the shed

Firewood Storage Shed Plans

Fill the holes and dents with wood putty and let it dry out for several hours. Use 120-200 grit sandpaper to smooth the surface. The best part of the project is that you can adjust the size of the shed to suit your need. You can place the shed against a wall and the water will be directed towards the front and thus not damaging it.

Top Tip: If you want to enhance the look of the project and to protect the wooden couch, we recommend you to cover the components with paint or stain.

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