Building a Firewood Rack: DIY Metal Firewood Rack
The firewood shed allows you to store firewood either directly next to the fireplace (for a couple of loads), or the entire supply of raw materials for the winter period.
Depending on the purpose of the structure, there are small and large sizes. The first ones can be easily moved from place to place if necessary.
Large metal firewood sheds are installed outdoors in the form of a canopy, gazebo or other practical structures.
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Options for building a woodshed from metal
- Canopy. It is the easiest to construct; you only need metal pipes and roofing material.
- Alcove: convenient and roomy design.
- In the form of honeycombs. This type of firewood shed is often installed near the wall of the house. It has an attractive and original appearance, will add a "zest" to the design of the site and the house.
Reference! When making a metal product with your own hands, it is better to use a welding machine. However, if you are not confident in your abilities and skills in working with such equipment, then you can get by with fasteners.
Advantages of the device in the country
- Reliability constructions.
- Sustainability to the influence of environmental factors.
- Easy to assemble.
- Low price.
How to build an outdoor woodshed from a metal profile
First of all, you need to decide on its parameters. The size is selected individually, depending on the amount of firewood required for storage during the winter.
For a small amount of raw materials, a woodshed with dimensions of 6x0.7x1.5 m.
If the volume of logs is larger, it is better to choose a larger design, for example, with parameters 6x1.2x2.5 m.
Attention! It is recommended to choose a place for the firewood shed on the side of the house where there is natural ventilation and sunlight does not reach. If the product is located directly next to the house, it is better to leave small distance between structures.
Preparation for laying the foundation for a woodshed with your own hands
First of all, the foundation is laid. For this, you can use both metal and wood. If you choose wood, it is better to use beam with a diameter of 10–15 cm:
- Initially, a traditional columnar foundation is constructed.
- A lower timber frame is laid on top of the foundation elements. Anchors are used for fastening.
- After this, they begin to construct the floor. Use boards and mounting brackets for fixing; the ideal option is galvanized self-tapping screws.
- The next stage is the construction of the frame.
How to install supports
It is good to use a profile for the construction of the support and frame of the structure. It is better to start work from the back wall of the woodshed.
The material is attached to the support of the structure using corners and crossbars. The number of elements depends on the size of the structure, but it is better to attach them every 1.5 m.
To give rigidity and strength to the product, stiffening ribs are installed in a horizontal position between the supporting posts of the frame in the center. Then you can proceed to the cladding of the structure.
Important! A firewood shed made of metal profiles and corrugated sheets is a good option for those who does not want to use welding for its assembly.
How to make a canopy for the street using corrugated sheets
This will require construction standard rafter system:
- The wall plate is attached to the outer posts. using pipes or metal profiles. Such elements are necessary to support the remaining rafters.
- A sheathing for the canopy is attached across the structure.
- Sheets of corrugated metal are laid on top of the product and are attached to the frame elements using bolts or screws.
A drain can be attached to the woodpile using a plastic pipe. However, if the lower edge of the canopy roof is not above the ground and does not cause inconvenience, this is not necessary.
How to cover walls with corrugated sheets
To complete the construction of a firewood shed for a summer residence, you will need: build walls. For these purposes, the ideal option is a corrugated sheet, because any craftsman can attach it to the profile without much effort. To build walls, you will need to attach the corrugated sheets to a frame made of metal profiles. Each element is installed on the frame and is secured with bolts and screws.
Photos of structures with dimensions
Photo 1. A large woodshed in the form of a canopy At the dacha, the roof is made of corrugated sheets.
Photo 2. The firewood storage is made in the form of large eleven honeycombs filled with firewood and is located near the wall.
Photo 3. A medium-sized metal firewood shed with a roof, which also serves as a gazebo with a table and benches.
Useful video
By watching the video, you can see the process of making a firewood box from simple old metal.
Conclusion
To build a metal firewood shed for a summer house, first of all, it is worth familiarizing yourself with all the intricacies and features of the upcoming process. At the preparatory stage, determine location of the structure, its size, after which a drawing is made to eliminate possible errors. After calculating the material, according to the drawing, they begin to create the frame (if necessary) and assemble the woodpile.
