If you want to learn more about 12×14 firewood shed plans that can hold up to 8 cords, you have to take a close look over the free plans in the article. If you want to store 8 cords of wood with style and be efficient with the costs, these plans are the best choice. Three sides of the wood shed are closed while you have an easy access inside using the front wall. This wood shed features a lean to roof and a large opening to the front. See all my firewood shed plans HERE.
If you want to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to plan everything with attention, as to prevent costly mistakes and to build a professional garden project. Invest in high quality materials, such as cedar, pine or redwood, as the bench will be exposed to all kinds of weather. Apply a few coats of paint over the components, to enhance their appearance and to protect them from bad weather.
12×14 Firewood Shed Plans – 8 Wood Cord Storage
Building-a-8-cord-wood-shed
Materials
- 1 – 8 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 7 ft long SKIDS
- 2 – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 14 ft long, 9 pieces – 141″ long FLOOR FRAME
- 3 – 62 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 7 ft FLOOR
- 4 – 3 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 90 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 98 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 73 3/4″ long, 3 pieces – 66 1/2″ long POSTS
- 5 – 4 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft long SUPPORT BEAMS
- 6 – 18 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 12 ft long, 16 pieces – 83 1/4″ long WALLS
- 7 – 11 pieces of 2×8 lumber – 167 1/4″ long RAFTERS
- 8 – 24 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft PURLINS
- 9 – 2 pieces of 1×8 lumber – 8 ft long TRIMS
- 10 – 12 pieces of metal roofing – 3’x8′ ROOFING
- 8 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 8 ft
- 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 14 ft
- 9 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 12 ft
- 62 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
- 12 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft
- 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 10 ft
- 8 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 12 ft
- 16 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 8 ft
- 11 pieces of 2×8 lumber – 14 ft
- 2 pieces of 1×8 lumber – 8 ft
- 24 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
- 12 pieces of metal roofing – 3’x8′
- 1 box of 1 1/2″ structural screws
- 6 T strong tie
- 22 rafter ties
- 200 pieces 1 5/8″ screws
- 50 pieces of 3 1/2″ screws
- 32 pieces of 3” lag screws
- 100 pieces of 3 1/2″ screws
- 250 pieces of 2 1/2″ screws
- 50 pieces of 2″ nails
- wood glue, stain/paint
Tools
- Hammer, Tape measure, Carpentry square
- Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander, Router
- Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses, Respiratory Mask
Time
- One week
STEP 1: Building the shed floor
Floor-frame—12×14-shed
The first step of the project is to build the floor frame for the 8 cord wood shed. As you can see in the diagram, you need to cut the joists from 2×6 lumber. Lay the components on a level surface and align the edges flush.
Drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws to assemble the frame. Make sure the corners are square. Place the joists every 24″ on center. Measure the diagonals and make adjustments until they are equal.
Fitting-the-skids
Select the location for wood shed and remove the vegetation layer. Spread a 2-3″ layer of gravel under the shed floor, so you can protect the floor from moisture. Next, lay the 4×4 skids under the floor frame and lock them together with rafter ties and 1 1/2″ structural screws.
The skids will lift the floor frame from the ground to protect the components from moisture. Use pressure treated lumber for the floor frame, as the boards will be exposed to moisture. Alternatively, you can place the floor frame on several concrete blocks. It is important to level the floor frame, otherwise you can’t stack the firewood properly.
Fitting-the-decking-boards
Fit the 2×4 boards to the floor of the wood storage shed. Align the edges flush and fit 1 1/4″ pieces between the boards to create even gaps. Drill pilot holes through the slats and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock the boards to the floor frame.
If you have the budget, I recommend you to use pressure-treated lumber for the skids, floor frame and decking boards. Cut a wood piece to 1 1/4″ and then fit them between the boards to create even gaps.
STEP 2: Building the wood shed wall frames
Assembling-the-corner-posts
Use 2×6 lumber for the vertical posts of the wood shed. Cut the posts at the right dimensions and then assemble them together tightly, as shown in the diagram. Leave no gaps between the boards and add glue to the joint. Drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2″ screws to assemble the corner posts.
Fitting-the-posts
Attach the posts to the front and back of the firewood shed floor. Plumb the posts with a spirit level. Drill pilot holes and insert 3″ lag screws to lock them to the floor frame. Insert the screws from both sides of the corner posts. Use 2 lag screws for each joint, on both sides. Notice the middle posts are needed to hold in place the support beams.
Fitting-the-support-beams
Use 2×6 lumber for the support beams. Fit the beams to the front and to the back of the shed. Drill pilot holes and insert 3″ lag screws into the side posts.
Use a spirit level to make sure the beams are perfectly horizontal. Notice the T strong tie that joins the beams together to the middle posts. Use 1 1/2″ structural screws to lock the T tie to the posts.
Side-wall-panels
Use 1×6 slats for the side walls. Place 2 1/4″ spacers between the slats, to create even gaps. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws to secure the slats to the posts. You can adjust the gaps between the slats to suit your needs. Leaving the gaps between the slats helps you dry out the firewood quickly, because it allows the airflow to get through the stacks.
Back-wall-panels
Attach the 1×6 slats to the back of the firewood shed. Place the 2 1/4″ spacers to create even gaps between the slats. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws to lock the slats into place.
STEP 3: Building the lean to shed roof
Rafters
Next, build the rafters for the roof from 2×8 lumber. Mark the cut lines to the beams and then use a miter saw to make the birdsmouth cuts. See the info in the diagram for accurate cuts.
Fitting-the-rafters
Fit the rafters to the support beams. Place the supports every 24″ on center. Use rafter ties to secure the rafters into place tightly. Insert 1 1/2″ structural screws to lock the ties into place tightly.
Fitting-the-purlins
Fit the 1×4 purlins to the top of the shed. Place the purlins every 16″ on center. Use 2 1/2″ screws to secure the slats to the rafters. We need the purlins to install the metal roofing sheets. If you want to set asphalt shingles, you need to replace the purlins with 1/2″ plywood.
Roof-trims
Attach the 1×8 trims to the front and to the back of the shed roof. Align the edges flush, drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws, to lock them into place tightly.
Back-view—12×14-woodshed
Next, attach the metal roof sheets to the top of the firewood shed. Align the edges and secure the sheets to the purlins with roofing screws.
How-to-build-a-8-cord-firewood-shed
Last but not least, you need to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the gaps with wood putty and smooth the surface with 120-220 grit sandpaper. Apply a few coats of paint or stain to protect the shed components from the elements and to enhance the look of the project. The large opening to the front helps you take the firewood in and out quickly, without much effort.
12×14-Firewood-Shed-Plans—front-view
I hope you like the free plans for this 8 cord storage shed. This would make a great addition to your backyard. This sturdy shed made out of common materials will shelter your firewood from the elements. You can see all my storage shed plans HERE. See plans for a 1 cord wood shed and plans for a 2 cord wood shed.
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