Build a Firewood Shed to Store 1-2 Cords of Wood

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024

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  • @erikasplund2344
    @erikasplund2344 Před 3 lety +19

    You asked to let you know what you did wrong. This was supposed to be in my back yard. I live in the Fox valley so shouldn't be too hard to move it here.
    Thanks!

  • @motorv8N
    @motorv8N Před 3 lety +8

    Love the structure and your video. Definitely the right call sloping the roof down the back. Keeps the rain from creating a pool of mush right where you have to stand to load and unload wood. The only improvement I'd suggest is a respirator when spraying any kind of chemical such as that stain.

  • @Clake52
    @Clake52 Před 2 lety +4

    I like the dividing wall in the middle. If you have a batch of wood that is more wet than the other you can put it on one side and use the drier wood first.

  • @areason64
    @areason64 Před rokem +1

    I really liked this shed you built. I watched the video a number of times. Took screen shots so I could work out details for my own shed. Mine is very similar, even the added shelf for smaller kindling pieces. Wish I could add a picture to show you.
    Thanks for showing us how.

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před rokem +1

      Congratulations your build! I'm so glad that this video could inspire your project a bit.

  • @Lat41
    @Lat41 Před 2 lety +5

    Great stuff! I’m not experienced with projects like this, but with this is as a guide I think I could do it. Thanks.

  • @rustang222
    @rustang222 Před 2 lety +2

    Beauty. Love the shelf for kindling and that oil-based finish really gives it a great look. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @dannuthals7045
    @dannuthals7045 Před rokem +2

    This is a very nice build, congrats and thank you for sharing it. One comment if you want this to last a long, long, long time: Use footings. The better the footings/base, the longer this structure will remain usable. Firewood is very heavy and will tilt the structure over time w/o footings. The only way to prevent this is with a great base. My pref is to use concrete form tubes and fill them with concrete at each corner. Depth of footing varies by climate. This will add a day, but you will be forever thankful that you did it.

  • @ce3196
    @ce3196 Před rokem +1

    I built this for my firewood. I put it on a base of rock and pavers. found some recycled 2x4s and 1x8s for the sides. thank you for the video and dimensions. it turned out great 👍

  • @dsbennett
    @dsbennett Před 15 dny

    I built one very much like this with scrap wood I got from construction sites. I used expensive screws that I got for free disassembling large pallets that sheds came in. Normal pallets gave me the side boards. I like the kindling shelf but I keep my kindling in large plastic tubs. The easiest kindling is sawing the planks off of pallets and splitting them with a hatchet into small sticks. Most of the wood I burn is from construction sites. I made up a "business card" that gives my contact info. I hand that to the bosses at the sites so they can call me when they are ready to have their scrap pile cleaned up.

  • @joswaldomendoza
    @joswaldomendoza Před 2 lety +1

    I like it the ceder, I have never build anything like it but great ideas, thank you for sharing your build and the high fives...

  • @johnh9748
    @johnh9748 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The roof slope is best tilting back, like you have it. That way rain doesn't run down on YOU if you are fetching wood while it's raining.
    One tip is to place a piece of cedar flat on each block, this will increase the longevity of the platform as that piece of flat wood will decompose before anything on the structure. You can also replace that flat piece of wood when it starts to decompose.

  • @brandonbryant9975
    @brandonbryant9975 Před 2 lety +3

    Love the build, looks awesome! I would highly highly highly recommend moving the structure and creating a proper foundation base. Without a proper base, you will 100% experience sinking and the structure will start to become uneven. Thus creating a safety hazard for anyone around it. To properly set a base, I would simply recommend using the paver base method. Hope this helps!

  • @flergl
    @flergl Před rokem +1

    Nice workmanship

  • @ScreamingSVTcobra03
    @ScreamingSVTcobra03 Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful job

  • @mariggsjr
    @mariggsjr Před rokem +1

    well done, about to tackle this quest/assignment myself. planning to use some of your construction ideas on my own firewood rack

  • @pauldelarzac615
    @pauldelarzac615 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the shelf idea. Incorporating it into my design as we speak!

  • @hoborock007
    @hoborock007 Před měsícem

    I've seen several of these Woodshed videos.. none are better than this..
    I'm ready to build my own now.. subscribed .. well done A+

  • @gurbhalla
    @gurbhalla Před 2 lety

    Very nice explanation somebody who is Neil can do this very easy by looking at you on your video explains so gently thank you

  • @jeanlouisfrenette534
    @jeanlouisfrenette534 Před 3 lety +7

    It would of been nice to plan for some type of tarp curtain in the front to prevent ingress of snow. We live in an area where a cord is 128 cubic feet. Good show, thanks.

  • @davidjack3
    @davidjack3 Před 3 lety +1

    Thee best log store on youtube!

  • @martyclement
    @martyclement Před 2 lety +1

    GREAT STUFF! I'll be building one of these this weekend, we've got firewood all over the yard after a huge storm in Ottawa. This will be a good addition to the backyard.

  • @johnfithian-franks8276
    @johnfithian-franks8276 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi Chris, you got a high five from your daughter, your dog likes you and you got a thumbs up from me. What more could you ask for?

  • @JoaquinGTP
    @JoaquinGTP Před rokem +3

    Very nice build. I'm going to base my firewood shed off of yours. I think the main thing I'll do differently is use concrete deck blocks at the corners and lay the 2x6s in those to serve as my foundation. Great build!

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před rokem +2

      I love that idea. Smart move! Happy building.

    • @12thDecember
      @12thDecember Před rokem +2

      I like that idea. Sometimes it pays to procrastinate, because there's always someone who comes up with a great useful tip in the comments.

  • @spagamoto
    @spagamoto Před 3 lety +1

    About to take apart an old shed and use its wood to make something very similar to this. Your video helped me visualize what I'm going to do. Thanks!

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety

      Nice! Glad I could help visualize your project. I am a fan of your intent of using those old shed materials. Have fun.

  • @anniedookran7150
    @anniedookran7150 Před 2 lety

    I like the angle you made on top

  • @scotthinojosa5037
    @scotthinojosa5037 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing - going to give this a shot!

  • @philanderson3487
    @philanderson3487 Před 3 lety +4

    I love the idea of a shelf at the top.

  • @michelledeschamps5407
    @michelledeschamps5407 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video. Well done

  • @fingolfin9086
    @fingolfin9086 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, that looks beautiful. That cedar is high but you can't beat it for the look/bug repellant. Gonna have to try this with some scrap lumber I have left over. Thanks for posting, gonna use your guide. Subbed.

  • @Francois_Dupont
    @Francois_Dupont Před 3 lety +6

    i dont know if its just for leisure or to heat a home but here's is a couple of tips from a actual Lumberjack in Quebec.
    -wood need to be bellow 20% humidity before being burned
    -the wood must be cut into 16inch log and split BEFORE actually starting to dry
    -it take about 1whole summer for soft wood to dry and 2summers for hardwood
    -never fully cover your wood while its drying, only the top if you must.
    -softwood is only 50%~ less energy dense then hardwood, but 50% less expensive. its easier to dry.
    -dry wood produce WAY more heat then wet/green wood

  • @Misty3133
    @Misty3133 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video.building one of these next week.

  • @thommartin4299
    @thommartin4299 Před 25 dny

    looks great!

  • @uktony1525
    @uktony1525 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks a really nice build. Mine was made out of pallet wood sat on bricks to get it off the ground. Not nearly as pretty but still functional. A big thumbs up for your shed.

  • @skycrafts5140
    @skycrafts5140 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video and lovely log store. I would offer something else to consider if anyone else is thinking of making one. This would be the height in relation to the depth, and the overhang at the front. Having a tall store with a small overhang from the roof means that if you have any rain and a slight breeze, more of the logs are going to get wet virtually every time it rains. A lower height with a decent overhang will reduce this.
    It might also be important to consider which way the roof slopes down (front to back, or back to the front). This is because the direction the water runs off might be important. For example if the rear of the store is against a wall or another shed, you might not want the water to run towards it. Having the slope going down towards the front, also helps with issue of rain being blown in, by lowering the height at the front too. But stacking logs in a front-sloping store is a little more awkward. I think it all depends on your location and the climate you have. Thanks for the video.

  • @fonz660R
    @fonz660R Před 2 lety +1

    Well done sir

  • @stevegreen1122
    @stevegreen1122 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice job 👍

  • @josetorres-garrido5665
    @josetorres-garrido5665 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the video, great way to do it. I love it. I am going to try to do it just like yours. Thank you again.

  • @jdutczyn1
    @jdutczyn1 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic job. I want to build one with my dad.thanks for the inspiration

  • @johnwhitley8562
    @johnwhitley8562 Před 2 lety

    Awesome job.

  • @JimVincitore
    @JimVincitore Před 2 lety

    Great video! Very cool! THANK YOU!

  • @lesliecasey780
    @lesliecasey780 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Nice build. The only thing I would have done differently is made the roof overhang a bit, especially in the front

  • @lauragreen4899
    @lauragreen4899 Před 3 lety

    Excellent job. We have been wanting to build something like this next to our patio to put firewood for the fire pit. This gives me wonderful instructions and ideas. Thank you so much.

  • @thehikingrealtor6812
    @thehikingrealtor6812 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks awesome. Great job!

  • @pastorbrian700
    @pastorbrian700 Před 2 lety

    Love it... this is exactly what I was looking for..thanks

  • @davidjack3
    @davidjack3 Před 3 lety +2

    I liked your video clip !you did a good job ,looks very nice,maybe airflow underneath?

  • @Deluxe5337
    @Deluxe5337 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks great! Love the sprayer.

  • @niallkennedy23
    @niallkennedy23 Před 3 lety +1

    awesome video dude!

  • @yolibethr
    @yolibethr Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It helps me visualize the process. Do you mind sharing a list of materials? thanks

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety

      I'm glad the video helped! Sorry to say though, l don't have any materials list or plans. Happy building.

  • @jean-pierrecayol4897
    @jean-pierrecayol4897 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful and I will do the same. I need to store 8 cubic meters of wood. Greetings from Austria 👍👍👍

  • @amd3636
    @amd3636 Před 8 měsíci

    I like your build. I am going to copy most of it, but add around 6-8" of overhang on the roof to help with the drip splashing. Trying to get wood from Marketplace but its been slim picking this winter.

  • @MrFullajoy
    @MrFullajoy Před 3 lety

    Nice work

  • @Ibiron
    @Ibiron Před 3 lety +1

    Good Job, Dude..The roof looks good, solid construction.
    I'll probably rip off your design but build a box on the side for kindling that is 2' deep and the hight of the shed inside of a shelve. You really did a nice job on yours and I liked your approach.

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety

      Oh yeah, I can totally see a side box jiving well with this kind of design. Smart move, Ronald! Thanks a lot for watching and commenting. Happy building.

  • @diyjapanwoodworkingfunitur9746

    It's been a good education!thanks!

  • @johnarnold5739
    @johnarnold5739 Před 2 lety

    Well I think I found the one I want to build this summer

  • @magicrobharv
    @magicrobharv Před 3 lety

    That's a wonderful build. Great video!

  • @ourcountryacres4862
    @ourcountryacres4862 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great build. Love that color. Would you happen to have the plans jotted down to share? Thanks

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 10 měsíci

      I don't have any plans for this, sorry. Thanks for watching! Glad you like it.

  • @thatDIYlife
    @thatDIYlife Před 3 lety

    helpful video, thanks 👏🏼

  • @hardwoodharry6364
    @hardwoodharry6364 Před 3 lety

    You did brilliantly well and your daughter gave it the cute facto r;-)

  • @maybee...
    @maybee... Před 9 měsíci

    Did you add drainage from the roof away from the fence?
    I like how it turned out, I'm looking to put up a lean to, I need to tidy up my yard and provide a bit of privacy.

  • @magdalenoybarra2793
    @magdalenoybarra2793 Před 3 lety

    Its Awsm !! Amigo. Im gonna try to make one.

  • @HomeCraftChronicles
    @HomeCraftChronicles Před 3 lety

    Looks great buddy! Might be stealing some ideas. Our firewood is strewn all over

  • @robertsmette2416
    @robertsmette2416 Před 2 lety

    This was a great video! Thank you! I’m going to use your exact plan!

  • @Alysuis
    @Alysuis Před 3 lety +1

    you could put some hooks on the front edge to put up a rolled up plastic curtain for rainy days

  • @danielbrowniel
    @danielbrowniel Před 3 lety

    I'm going to make one near the house so I'll angle the roof away. I think I'll make the back 8ft tall and the front 6.5 (termite risk is fairly low where I live.)

  • @al7385
    @al7385 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice job. I would just have more overhang on every side to avoid wetting the wood in windy, rainy situations.

  • @phillipholmes4466
    @phillipholmes4466 Před 11 měsíci

    I've had problems with ground hogs digging under buildings. Burying wire fence under new construction stopped it .

  • @christined.3728
    @christined.3728 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful--I love cedar and it turned put very nice! Question--how important is the direction the open face of the shed is facing? I'd love to build exactly what you've made but the only place that would accommodate it would be facing north.

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Honestly, I don't know how important it is if you're leaving it open like I do. My prevailing winds come from the east, and this shed is east-facing. Happy building.

  • @mitjakarba2348
    @mitjakarba2348 Před 3 lety +1

    I would make removable floor so you can clean every year the bottom to get better airflow

  • @dylanmandel2271
    @dylanmandel2271 Před 2 lety

    great build. can you provide measurements for the front and back posts?

  • @TheAw1963
    @TheAw1963 Před 3 lety +1

    Roof is great, If it's pouring and you need to get wood you don't have to worry about a downfall on your head.

  • @bb-ballistics1706
    @bb-ballistics1706 Před rokem

    Am I been stupid? How do they stay dry in these? Surely rain getting carried by wind will easy soak these?

  • @12thDecember
    @12thDecember Před 2 lety +1

    Good tutorial, thank you. I've watched a lot of DIY firewood sheds and this is my favorite. @ 2:23 you mention the chop saw and a table saw. Is the table saw really needed? I have a very nice chop saw but no table saw, and don't want to buy yet another piece of equipment to go into my overcrowded shed.

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 2 lety

      Thanks bud! You can certainly make this without a table saw. That particular step added a bevel along the length of that 2x4 on the very back. This allowed the roof plywood to sit perfectly flat. You don't see the detail in the final build, but I think that it was helpful for a flush mount. That being said, I'm sure you could fudge it and anchor the roof in another way.

    • @andrewhicks1812
      @andrewhicks1812 Před 2 lety +1

      You could notch rafters (if you're comfortable doing that). You'd be paying for a bit more wood but then you'd have the rafters to anchor the plywood to across the top.

    • @12thDecember
      @12thDecember Před rokem

      @@MidwestManMountain Thanks Kris! Here it is a year later and I still need to build my firewood shed. Definitely going to tackle it this year, though. A tarp just isn't good enough. 😄

  • @timsickles6572
    @timsickles6572 Před 2 lety +1

    I like it i need

  • @Edmant
    @Edmant Před 3 lety +2

    Great job and great video. Thinking of doing something similar myself and I was wondering if you need the underlay if you're going to use shingles.

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I would say yes to an underlay of some sort. Water is patient, and it will ultimately sneak its way under those shingles. The underlay is just another layer that will help extend the life of your roof sheathing. It's super cheap too, and honestly for a sheet this size you could probably just go up to a construction crew, give them a beer, and ask for a few yards. Each roll of underlay is long and there's always extra. Happy building!

    • @Edmant
      @Edmant Před 3 lety +1

      @@MidwestManMountain Thanks for your opinion.

  • @stever6812
    @stever6812 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Christopher. I like your firewood shed design. Looks solid and durable. I also would like to know what kind of overalls those are? I am getting sick of Carhartt's declining quality and these look pretty good.

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety

      Hi Steve, thanks for watching! My overalls are from Duluth Trading Company. I've had them for maybe five years, and I absolutely adore them. They are unbelievably durable and versatile. A quick Google search tells me that specifically they are called the Men's Fire House Ultimate Relaxed Fit Bib Overalls, and it looks like this exact type is no longer in production, though you may be able to find them in their clearance warehouses as they phase out the stock.

  • @Steve51961
    @Steve51961 Před 2 lety

    How did you fasten the fascia and side boards at the top? Did you use brackets or toenail?

  • @danclark4111
    @danclark4111 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done! Why not use screws instead of nail's?

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I had a ton of exterior nails left over from the shed build. I’m a nail guy for decking and framing projects, personally.

  • @razza7147
    @razza7147 Před 3 lety +1

    Great work !! I will be building one formyself with your guide 😃 you just gained a new subscriber 👍 could you share the sprayer specs you used ? Thanks for your videos !!!

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety

      Glad you liked it, thanks! The sprayer was just one on sale at Menard's. It's a Graco TrueCoat 360.

  • @johnarnold5739
    @johnarnold5739 Před 2 lety

    do you have a step by step directions?

  • @psisky
    @psisky Před rokem

    Is that for storing dry wood or for drying out the wood?

  • @yeahdude1986
    @yeahdude1986 Před 2 lety +2

    This would cost about $400-500 dollars with todays lumber prices.

  • @birgitk.9182
    @birgitk.9182 Před 3 lety

    Nice firewood shed, I should built one, never had a proper place for my firewood despite having loads of wood and trees. How does the wood as foundation wear over the years? I think I would have put some old concrete pavement down first.
    Angle and width of roof depends on from where you get most of your rain, so no idea :D

  • @roadwarrior8560
    @roadwarrior8560 Před 3 lety

    Tidy work but these stores don't really protect from driving rain?

  • @Francois_Dupont
    @Francois_Dupont Před 3 lety

    do you have snow where you live? here that thing will pack and ice-up in the winter you wont be able to get wood, and it will be wet.
    but i agree its very nice looking.

    • @alexreith4877
      @alexreith4877 Před 3 lety

      I believe he lives in Oshkosh or thereabouts, so yes he gets snow, but any sort of structure will need to have snow cleared from around it when you live in a place that gets heavy snow. He could easily add tarps around the sides before a big snow storm, and what I have found is that if you bring a load of wood in the house and set it near the fireplace it dries out plenty by the time you actually need it.

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont Před 3 lety +2

      @@alexreith4877 i live in Quebec and we get ALOT of snow. problem is when the winter start you get warm sun melting some of it unto your things and then it freeze over at night. i always heated with wood now for about 10years and i found the best is to store your already prepared wood (dry and split) inside a semi open zone near your house and then to completely cover it when winter arrives. most people that burn wood here store the whole lot (10cords~) inside their basement. i never did that because it brings alot of spores, bugs, and humidity inside the house. i am not asthmatic, but i sure dont want to become one.

  • @Nitewolfm
    @Nitewolfm Před 2 lety +1

    I'm looking for this exact shed. Did you use any plans? What are the dimensions?

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 2 lety

      It's a freeform design of my own. No plans. Be creative!

    • @Nitewolfm
      @Nitewolfm Před 2 lety

      @@MidwestManMountain can you give me the dimensions? I was thinking 4' deep x 8' tall x 16' long

  • @Kimschkiee
    @Kimschkiee Před 6 měsíci

    why no details? like measurements and how you measure the angle. now i still don't know anything XD can anybody send me a link to a simple tutorial for a simple woodshed?

  • @wintryamythyst
    @wintryamythyst Před 3 lety

    Could you share the measurements for the width of your skid base for this ?

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety +1

      It's covered in snow right now, so nope! Sorry. Just use 48" as the hypotenuse of a triangle, pick the roof angle you want, and find the base length. Remember to account for 2x4 thickness and any overhang you want.

  • @Aethelvlad
    @Aethelvlad Před rokem +1

    It pains me when I see people build them with a roof sloping toward the opening. sure it will keep the wood dry, but you're also going to have to walk through a small lake to get your wood. i suppose the only time you want a roof sloping toward the opening, is when the box is backed up against a wall, which you wish to keep dry as well.

  • @lesnazmora250
    @lesnazmora250 Před 2 lety

    Helo czy mogę prosić o wymiary ?

  • @katsumotoamaya6540
    @katsumotoamaya6540 Před 2 lety

  • @ryannenahasteen7594
    @ryannenahasteen7594 Před 2 lety

    What are your dimensions for this shed?

  • @KayInMaine
    @KayInMaine Před 3 lety

    No way could two cords fit in that lean to....but you've made a beautiful lean-to for a cord!

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety +1

      I agree. I meant *face* cords. I misspoke, but did make a text edit on screen.

    • @KayInMaine
      @KayInMaine Před 3 lety

      @@MidwestManMountain it's no problem! I was just assuming the camera made it look smaller. LOL beautiful lean-to you made!

    • @KayInMaine
      @KayInMaine Před 3 lety

      @@MidwestManMountain and darn it I missed the screen correction!

  • @chrishunsberger7733
    @chrishunsberger7733 Před 3 lety

    Can you please provide a material list with quantities?

    • @Applsd02
      @Applsd02 Před 3 lety

      Possibly build plans as well? Much appreciated. Beautiful build.

    • @MidwestManMountain
      @MidwestManMountain  Před 3 lety

      Nope, sorry. I don't have any plans or parts lists. I just built this as I went.

  • @xpert1111
    @xpert1111 Před rokem

    why would you bury a wood base? Even approved for ground contact it will rot and decay. Should have put base on concrete blocks

  • @RyanSeeber
    @RyanSeeber Před 3 lety

    👍

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    @ntdtv Před rokem

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  • @treyradzinski4019
    @treyradzinski4019 Před rokem

    Making wood beans 4 feet length people

  • @craigrichardson4641
    @craigrichardson4641 Před 10 měsíci

    That was not 2 cord of wood in that

  • @patrickhayes6062
    @patrickhayes6062 Před 3 lety

    I put the pitch the other way to avoid flooding the foundation of the fence and angry neighbors

  • @1garyak
    @1garyak Před 10 měsíci

    Nice shed but no way that holds 2-3 full cords of wood