Beautiful and practical DIY woodshed: step-by-step instructions

Some houses have stove heating and fireplaces. They mainly heat with wood in villages, but there are such buildings in cities too.

Also, most bathhouses, cottages on summer cottages, and so on are heated with logs. For drying and storing dry fuel they are building woodsheds.

They can be different in size and shape, but everyone has the same purpose.

Requirements for a simple woodshed

For both a summer house and a house it should be well ventilated. For this The walls of the storage facility are made with gaps.

In such a structure, the firewood will be ventilated and dry faster. And dried logs burn better, give more heat and less soot.

The woodshed must have sufficient capacity. The canopy (roof) must not leak to prevent rain from getting in. Otherwise the firewood will rot and decay.

It is advisable to put the structure on a foundation. But at the dacha you can do without it. Only in this case the floor will be unventilated.

Place for construction

It should be such that the trip for dry fuel does not turn into a long journey. Even if the structure is made in an unusual style, it will still should not stand out too much.

To make the best choice, you can make a site plan on which to mark a suitable place. The site should be level, preferably on a small hill and located in a place where the building and firewood in it will be be well ventilated.

The sun's rays should not fall directly on the firewood, as this will cause it to dry out. It is better to use the northern side of the plot for the firewood shed.

The storage can also be located near the wall of a house or bathhouse. In such structures, firewood should be stacked with an indentation from the wall. This is important for ventilation.

If the volume of logs is small, they can be placed in a specially designated place inside the building. Such a place is usually designated in the garage or next to the fireplace.

But the position must be such that the fire from the hearth cannot spread to the firewood. The floor of such a woodshed is covered with additional material so that moisture and fungus from the firewood cannot get onto the floor covering.

To set up a small woodshed outside, there is no need to construct a capital structure on a foundation. To do this, simply choose a ventilated place where the firewood can be stacked evenly.

What material do we build from?

Any available material can be used for construction:

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  Polycarbonate. The structure is lightweight and does not require a foundation. It is erected quite quickly. The disadvantages of such a structure are that it is easy to damage it when stacking firewood. And it is also necessary to make at least a couple of vents for ventilation.
• Brick. Rarely used. To build such a woodshed, you need a reliable strip foundation. The advantages of a brick building are reliability and durability. The disadvantages are the cost of the structure. You need the ability to do masonry.
• Tree. The most common type of storage due to its low cost, availability of material and ease of construction. Bars, boards (maybe slabs), nails (self-tapping screws) are used. A woodshed is built both without a foundation and on screw piles. Instead of screw piles, a point frame is also used.
• Metal. There is no need to make a foundation for such a structure. The main thing is to consider the size of the structure: for a house and a bathhouse - larger, and for a barbecue and barbecue - small sizes. The structure is durable with proper care. The disadvantages are the cost of the material and the skill of a welder will be required.

Preparation for construction step by step

Before you start building a woodshed and constructing a foundation, you need to decide on its dimensions. depend on the amount of firewood consumed.

On a cleared and level area, mark the outline of the future building. If the woodshed is made of brick, then you will need strip foundation.

For wood, screw piles or point piles are suitable. Screw piles are screwed into the ground and into them the concrete mixture is poured.

To construct a strip foundation, you will need to dig a trench along the outline of the building and erect formwork. A point frame does not require digging a trench. Several holes are dug, and a layer of gravel and sand is poured onto the bottom. Then concrete is poured. After it hardens, the brickwork or foam block masonry.

Tools for building a woodshed:

• shovel;
• trowel;
• hacksaw;
• axe;
• level;
• hammer;
• screwdriver;
• welding machine.

Types of products that can be made with your own hands

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  Canopy. A simple structure consisting of logs or beams as supports and a roof, which can be single-pitched and double-pitched.

The posts are processed and dug into the ground (if the structure is without a foundation). A sloping roof is built on the posts, and the woodshed is ready. The back wall can be built.

The firewood will be well ventilated, while the canopy will protect it from precipitation and direct sunlight.

• Barn. The framework of the future building is knocked together on the foundation. Vertical beams are attached to the framework, onto which the roof is then installed. The floor is laid. The beams are covered with boards between themselves, forming walls. Gaps are left between the boards. from 1.5 to 10 cm for ventilation. A door is inserted or a passage is simply left for bringing in and taking out firewood.
• Wall-mounted. It is necessary to level the area near the wall, near the bathhouse, and build a flooring on it. It is needed so that the firewood does not absorb moisture from the ground and does not rot. Vertical beams are installed on the sides along the wall and external ones, and the external ones are slightly shorter than the wall ones. This is done so that the canopy over the firewood has a slope for rain drainage and snow melting.

Fireplace structures and others

Exists many other species woodcutters:

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  From the barrel. Metallic 200 liter barrel cut into three equal rings. Then fix them to the wall in the place where the firewood will be stored. Fill the space of the rings with firewood.
• From the rabbit hutch. The base of the building is already ready, all that remains is to remove the doors from the cages, clean them and repair them if necessary.
• From pallets. It will be required 5 pallets, from which to build a cube without one wall. Then make a roof and the woodshed is ready.
• For the fireplace. Usually such firewood sheds are small in size. They can be made of wood, metal or polycarbonate.

How to build: step by step instructions

1. Waterproofing is laid on the erected foundation. Next, a timber frame is installed. 150x150 mm.
2. Floor joists are attached inside. A timber beam is used 150x60 mm.
3. Corner vertical posts with stops and braces are installed. A frame wall with upper and lower trim made of boards is assembled between them. 100x50 mm.
4. Rafters are made from 150x40 mm timber.
5. Upon completion of the work withthe firewood shed's walls are covered with boards or other material, not forgetting about the ventilation of the building.

The roof of the storage facility can be single-pitched or double-pitched. In the first case, the front corner posts are made higher than the rear ones. If the slope is on the side, then The supports on one side should be higher than the supports on the other.

For the second type The roof of the woodshed has two boards, longer than the others, placed in the middle of the corner beams of the same height. The rafters that go down on both sides will be attached to them.

The difference between such roofs is that precipitation With a single-pitched roof, the water flows down to one side, and with a double-pitched roof, it flows from the middle to both sides. The load on such a dome is less, which is good during snowy winters.

Firewood Carrying Structure

It is convenient because it does not stain clothes and the process of carrying is not complicated. It can be made from:

• metal;
• vines;
• tires;
• fabric or leather.

The easiest option is first. To do this you will need an unnecessary piece of fabric (leather, tarpaulin).

The edges of the material are folded and stitched so that plastic or wooden sticks can be inserted to serve as handles. In the middle, below the sticks, cut holes for the hand.

If you have weaving skills, you can weave a carrier. It should turn out to be the same bag, only without two walls.

A metal product is heavier and more difficult to make. But if done carefully and correctly, it looks more beautiful. Legs can be welded to the carrier to make it stable construction.

Decorating

To prevent the structure from looking like an abandoned barn, it can be decorated and refined. Paints, forged items, plants and other accessories are suitable for this. The woodshed itself can be treated with stain, painted. Near the walls they plant the bindweed and stretch the ropes, along which the plant entangles the structure. To illuminate the woodshed in the dark, a lantern is installed nearby. It can be either electric or solar-powered.

The options for decorating the roof of a woodshed also vary, from ordinary roofing felt or slate to plants on the roof. Install beautiful decorations, weather vane.

Photo of firewood sheds

Photo 1. A spacious woodshed on the site, made of polycarbonate, equipped with a gable roof.

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Photo 2. A small woodshed made from pallets is located on a garden plot.

Photo 3. A small portable firewood holder made of wicker, designed for an indoor fireplace.

Useful video

Detailed video instructions for building a budget large woodshed with a plank flooring.

Conclusion

Having built a woodshed, the main thing is, take care of its appearance and keep it clean inside the structure so that the contents do not rot. It can be not only a storage place for firewood, but also a source of pride that you will not be ashamed to show to guests.