Firewood Storage Shed

In winters, or during the rains, fireplaces are lit and the wood is often stacked so that there is no shortage of firewood when required. But for this storage, you need a proper built in place or an adequate arrangement for keeping the firewood away from moisture in the weather. Therefore, most houses which use these fireplaces on a regular basis have to make a firewood storage sheds, which are specifically designed to keep the wood safe.

It is very important to keep this wood dry so that it burns well, when it is added to the fire. Therefore, the principle of firewood storage here is, to let the wood dry first and then stack it up, to avoid any damage to the wood. As easy as it is to store this wood, so it is to build one of these firewood sheds, since all you need is a plan and some raw material. In the coming up paragraphs, we have some simple yet creative ideas for this outdoor wood furniture, so read on and find out.

Firewood Storage Shed Plans

Having a convenient arrangement for your firewood storage sheds always makes the job of storing wood easier for you, as the firewood needs to be kept dry and moisture free. Unless you live in a place where it snows or rains day and night, you can build a firewood storage in the outdoors, as wood can dry off easily when subjected to direct sunlight for a few hours of the day. Therefore, you can construct a firewood shed very easily with the right measurements and some interesting designs which can be accommodated conveniently. In the coming up paragraphs, we have a few tips on building one for your home, so take a look.

How to Build a Firewood Shed
There are certain factors you have to think about before starting the process of shed building of this firewood storage shed. These are, a convenient location, airflow, protection from damage and a trendy look so that it doesn't look messy. Therefore, keeping all these basic requirements in mind, you can easily build these sheds.

Ordinarily, these firewood storage sheds have a typical structure which includes a roof, wire mesh walls which can be optional, and a shelves or racks which are also optional. Here's how you can use these tips on building a storage shed, which is also used for firewood storage shed.
•Measure the wood which you have bought as firewood. However, in many countries, there is a standard size of the wood that is sold as firewood thus, you can have a standard measure for the firewood storage shed.
•After you have the measurements of the wood and the shed, make sure you find a location in a convenient area around the house. Construct it close to the door, window or next to your wood burning fireplace, for ease of transport. Remember that you have to find a place where there is enough sunshine, is clean, dry and is free from pests.
•Sketch a storage shed plan for the firewood storage shed, where all the requirements are included, and there is enough room for airflow through the crevices of the logs. You can include firewood storage racks and shelves so that wood can be pulled out easily without any hindrances.
•You can then start building, by first adding a landscape fabric to prevent the shed from unwanted weed growth or varmints. It will also keep the base of the shed dry and free from decay. Create a foot area, then four corners for support and secure them deep into the ground, and then the roof.

•With the wooden planks, cover the shed by making the roof, either with roofing shingles or metal, and oil paint it so that no moisture accumulates. You can leave the corners open or cover it with a wire mesh, so that the airflow is easy. Use nails and screws to secure this construction so that it is made strong enough to hold the firewood.
With these easy steps on making a firewood storage shed, I am sure you have found this information useful. Once your firewood shed is ready, you are free to use it as long as possible and it proves to be very convenient.