Build Firewood Storage
Simple Storage Options
Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Store Firewood Video-- watch this 4-minute video with instructions for 4 easy-to-build storage structures, including tips to minimize seasoning time. Need more capacity? They also allow you to extend, expand or build multiple structures.
Build a Woodshed
How to Build a Firewood Storage Shed - watch a how-to video with simple building instructions to build your own firewood storage shed.
You can also print out the instructions and a materials list in English or Spanish or order free copies (receive in about 3 weeks).
Extend the roof to better protect your wood: Protect your wood from the elements by extending the shed roof 1 foot on all sides. One option is to add a 2”X4”X 10’ board across both the front and back of the shed, and then attach additional 2”X4”X4’ roof rafters to each side. The roofing material can then be attached to this box frame, eliminating the need for the plywood.
Additional tips: Use 2”X4”s instead of 1”X4”s when installing the back, bottom and side slats - they are stronger and typically cost less (note: the how-to video already has this recommendation for the bottom slats). Consider resting the two 2”X6”s directly on the blocks and take the pressure off the screws. You can also use carriage bolts rather than lag screws.
Share what you built! Send a picture to [email protected].
Print out written instructions for simple storage, including a list of materials and tools needed:
1/3 Cord (expandable) Wood Storage with T-Post Ends -- Materials and Tools (pdf) (1.72 MB)
1/3 Cord (expandable) Wood Storage with 2"X4" Ends -- Materials and Tools (pdf) (1.72 MB)
1/2 Cord Firewood Storage - Materials and Tools (pdf) (1.81 MB)
Full Cord Firewood Storage -- Materials and Tools (pdf) (1.65 MB)
1/3 cord with T post greyscale (pdf) (739.91 KB)
1/3 cord with 2"x4" ends greyscale (pdf) (784.97 KB)
1/2 cord greyscale (pdf) (893.12 KB)
full cord in greyscale (pdf) (697.35 KB)