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6×12 Firewood Shed Plans

by Jack Sander
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This step by step woodworking project is about 6×12 firewood shed plans. This is a firewood storage shed with a lean to roof, that will help you make the most of the space and be friendly with your budget. This shed has a footprint of 6×12 and it features a large opening to the front. See my other DIY projects HERE. PDF downloadable plans with premium features in the Store.

We recommend you to invest in the best materials you could afford. Therefore, you should buy weather-resistant lumber, such as pine or cedar. Always take accurate measurements before adjusting the size of the components at the proper size. Drill pilot holes trough the components before inserting the wood screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

 

 

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6×12 Firewood Shed Plans

Building a 6x12 firewood shed for 3 cords

Building a 6×12 firewood shed for 3 cords

 

Materials

  • A – 2 pieces of 6×6 lumber – 12′ long SKIDS
  • B – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 12′ long, 7 pieces – 69″ long FLOOR FRAME
  • C –  11 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 12′ long FLOOR BOARDS
  • D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 62 3/4″ long, 3 pieces – 54 1/2″ long, 3 pieces – 78 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 86 3/4″ long POSTS
  • E – 4 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 84″ long SUPPORTS BEAMS
  • F – 9 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 83 1/2″ long RAFTERS
  • G – 12 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 84″ long PURLINS
  • H – 110 sq ft of metal roofing ROOFING
  • I – 26 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 71 3/4″ long SIDE SLATS

  • 19 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
  • 22 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 ft
  • 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 12 ft
  • 2 pieces of 6×6 lumber – 12 ft
  • 13 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 12′
  • 12 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8′
  • 2 1/2″ screws
  • 3 1/2″ lag screws
  • joist hanger
  • structural nails for ties
  • rafter ties
  • stain, wood filler, wood glue

Tools

  • Safety gloves, glasses
  • Miter saw, jigsaw
  • Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
  • Drill machinery and drill bits

Time

  • One Weekend

 

 

How to build a firewood shed for 3 cords

Floor frame - 6x12 Firewood Shed

Floor frame – 6×12 Firewood Shed

The first step of the project is to build the floor frame for the firewood shed. Drill pilot holes through the rim joists and insert 3 1/2″ screws into the perpendicular components. Place the joists every 24″ on center.

Fitting the skids - 6x12 woodshed

Fitting the skids – 6×12 woodshed

You can add 6×6 joists under the frame, if you want to lift it from the ground and protect it against the elements. Use rafter ties to secure the skids to the floor frame.

Fit the 2×4 boards to the floor frame. Align the edges and cut a piece of wood at 1 1/4″ to use as spacer. Drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock the boards into place.

 

Building the frame of the wood shed

Side posts for the woodshed

Side posts for the woodshed

Use 2×4 lumber for the posts. Cut the posts at the dimensions  shown in the diagram.

Fitting the posts to the woodshed

Fitting the posts to the woodshed

Fit the posts to the floor of the shed, using 3 1/2″ lag screws. Insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock the adjacent posts together tightly. Plumb the posts with a spirit level before inserting the screws.

Fitting the support beams - 3 cord woodshed

Fitting the support beams – 3 cord woodshed

Use 2×6 lumber for the support beams. Center the beams to the top of the posts, making sure they have equal overhangs on both sides. Drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws to lock them into place tightly.

 

Building the lean to roof

Rafters - 6x12 woodshed

Rafters – 6×12 woodshed

Use 2×6 lumber for the rafters. Mark the cut lines and get the job done with a circular saw.

Fitting the rafters

Fitting the rafters

Fit the rafters to the top of the shed and place them every 24″ on center.

Side walls - 6x12 Firewood Shed

Side walls – 6×12 Firewood Shed

Use 1×6 slats for the sides of the firewood shed. Align the edges flush and place a 3″ wood block between the slats. Insert 1 5/8″ screws to lock the slats into place tightly.

Back wall slats - 3 cord firewood shed

Back wall slats – 3 cord firewood shed

Fit the slats to the back of shed, as well. Use 1 5/8″ screws to secure the slats into place.

Fitting the purlins - 6x12 Firewood Shed

Fitting the purlins – 6×12 Firewood Shed

Fit the 1×4 purlins to the top of the roof. Align the edges and insert 1 5/8″ screws.

Fitting the roof sheets

Fitting the roof sheets

Fit the roof sheets to the top of the shed. Alternatively, you can opt for plywood sheets and asphalt shingles, but I have displayed the budget option which is purlins and roofing sheets.

 

Finishing touches

How to build a 3 cord firewood shed

How to build a 3 cord firewood shed

Last but not least, take care of the finishing touches. Apply a few coats of paint / stain over the components to enhance the look of the shed and to protect the components from decay.

Build a firewood shed - Free Plans

Build a firewood shed – Free Plans

 

3 cord Wood Shed Plans

3 cord Wood Shed Plans

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10 comments

Rob Stinson - 10:58 pm

In the diagram showing “Fitting the support beams” the 2×6 pieces are placed with the 2 inch side on the support posts. The instructions call for securing the support beams to the posts using 3 1/2 in screws. I can see how the beams can be secured to the corner posts with 3 1/2 in screws. But for the middle posts – am I supposed to drill a wider pilot hole for securing the beam to the middle post, so the 3 1/2 screws are countersunk sufficiently to reach the post? Sorry for being decidedly unhandy.

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Jack Sander - 12:34 pm

Yes, or drill pocket holes. Or the best solution would be to use a connector like this: https://amzn.to/3cvFfqC along with some structural screws like these: https://amzn.to/2VMB7fX These screws are best for the rafter ties, as well.

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Graham Ciciarelli - 7:40 am

Your plans call for 2 – 2×4 at 62 3/4, 2 2×4 54 1/2, 2 2×4 78 1/2″, and 2 2×4 86 3/4″ long, however, the pictures shows 3 posts on each side. I could not figure where i went wrong buying the materials from the list and cutting as per the plans. Materials list does not match the plans.

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Jack Sander - 2:08 pm

Sorry for that. I’ve updated the list.

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Robert Parker - 3:09 pm

Jack

Do you have a similar plan that is an “L” shaped firewood shed?

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Jack Sander - 4:21 pm

No plans for that at the moment.

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Jay - 12:34 pm

Hi Jack,
What are the two 4x4x12s used for? They’re in the materials list, but I don’t see them in the plans/instructions.

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Jack Sander - 6:15 pm

4×4 or 6×6 for the skids

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Peter - 2:55 pm

Hello, I am looking at your plans for the 6×12 firewood shed. Are the materials listed standard dimensional lumber measurements? So for example, is the 2×4 lumber specified actually 2″ x 4″ or the more common 1.5″ x 3.5″?

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Jack Sander - 10:44 am

No, all my plans use actual dimensions for lumber. For example 2×4 is 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

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