If you want to learn more about 2×6 1/2 cord firewood shed plans you have to take a close look over the free plans in the article. If you want a simple shed to store firewood for your fireplace, firepit of wood fired pizza oven, this plan will suit your needs. You can store up to 1/2 cords of wood into this small storage shed. This small wood shed features a sturdy floor frame made from 2x6s and a roof based on 2×4 rafters. Three sides of the wood shed are closed while you have an easy access inside using the front wall.
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.
1/2 Cord Firewood Shed – Free DIY Plans
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Materials
- A – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 72″ long, 6 pieces – 21″ long FLOOR FRAME
- B – 2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 72″ long SKIDS
- C – 6 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 72″ long FLOOR
- D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 57 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 63 1/4″ long, 2 pieces – 72″ long, 2 pieces – 66 1/2″ long POSTS
- E – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 24″ long, 4 pieces – 69″ long FRAME
- F – 12 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 24″ long, 6 pieces – 70 1/2″ long WALLS
- G – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 84″ long SUPPORT BEAMS
- H – 7 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 34 1/2″ long RAFTERS
- I – 3 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 84″ long ROOFING
- J – 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 84″ long TRIMS
- K – 30 sq ft of metal roofing ROOFING
- 2 pieces of 4×4 pressure treated lumber – 8 ft
- 3 pieces of 2×6 pressure lumber – 8 ft
- 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft
- 15 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
- 10 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 8 ft
- 3 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
- 30 sq ft of metal roofing
- 1 1/2″ structural screws
- 14 rafter ties
- 200 pieces 1 5/8″ screws
- 50 pieces of 3″ screws
- 16 pieces of 3” lag screws
- 100 pieces of 3 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
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The first step of the project is to build the floor frame for the 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 16″ 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.
Fitting the floor slats
Fit the 2×4 boards to the floor of the wood storage shed. Align the edges flush and fit 3/4″ plywood 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.
STEP 2: Building the wood shed wall frames
Assembling the posts
Use 2×4 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 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.
Assembling the top frame
Build the frame for the shelf using 2x4s. Cut all the components for the frame at the dimensions shown in the diagram and then lay them on a level surface. Drill pilot holes through the side components and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular boards. Make sure the corners are square and align the edges flush.
Fitting the top frame
Fit the frame to the firewood shed structure. Clamp the frame to the posts and then use a spirit level to make sure it’s perfectly horizontal. Drill pilot holes through the posts and insert 3″ screws onto the frame. Use at least 2 screws for each joint.
Fitting the top 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 posts. Use a spirit level to make sure the beams are perfectly horizontal.
Fitting the side slats
Use 1×6 slats for the side walls. Place 3″ spacers between the slats, to create even gaps. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 5/8″ screws to secure the slats to the posts.
Fitting the back slats
Attach the 1×6 slats to the back of the firewood shed. Place the 3″ 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 2×4 lumber. Use a miter saw to make angle cuts. Use a circular saw f or the birdsmouth 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.
Roof trims
Fit the 1×4 purlins to the top of the shed. Place the purlins every 16″ on center. Use 1 5/8″ screws to secure the slats to the rafters.
Fitting the roof purlins
Attach the 1×6 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.
Fitting the roofing
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 half cord 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.
half cord firewood shed plans – back view
This is a sturdy shed that is also super easy to build. As you can see in the free plans, this shed has a large opening to the front so you can have an easy access inside. Moreover, the lean to roof is simple to build and it has a generous slope, making it ideal for any environment. This is a small woodshed that is ideal for the fireplace or for a nice pizza oven. In addition, the interior shelf helps you sort the firewood in two categories. For example you can store the twigs on the shelf and the firewood on the floor of the wood shed.
Simple half cord firewood shed plans
You can see all my storage plans HERE. See plans for a 1 cord wood shed and plans for a 2 cord wood shed.
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