Features of firewood sheds

Firewood sheds are often created on the territory of private houses and summer cottages. This structure protects fuel for stoves and fireplaces from moisture. And if in the recent past, when building sheds, they did not pay attention to the beauty of the building, today such structures should look aesthetically pleasing, fit into the overall design of the courtyard and correspond to the style of other buildings on the site.

People, whose houses and summer cottages are equipped with the latest technology, do not understand for what purposes it is necessary to build woodsheds on their site. But these structures actually have several advantages.

• Firewood sheds keep stove and fireplace fuel dry. Wood saturated with moisture is difficult to ignite, and after firing it produces minimal heat.
• Thanks to such a structure, firewood does not lie around the entire site, but is in one place - neatly stacked on top of each other.
• With the right design approach, a firewood shed can become a highlight of the landscape of the site.

Woodsheds are not large in size, so that each owner can find a corner of the required area on the site for such a structure. However, even when choosing a suitable place, you must be guided by some criteria.

• A shed for firewood should be located near the house and the area for a summer picnic, so that a person can easily get the required amount of wood chips.
• The structure should be located at some distance from the porch and other passages. This is important not only for ease of use, but also for emphasizing the beauty of the site.
• The location should be practical at any time of the year. If in the summer it is not difficult to reach the woodshed, then in the winter few people dare to go through the snowdrifts in order to collect a few logs for the fireplace or stove.

In order for the woodshop to meet the technical characteristics, it is necessary to take into account certain requirements during its construction.

• It is important to decide in advance on the amount of firewood that should be stored under the shed. Based on this information, it will be possible to determine the size of the building and the required type of structure.
• The woodshed should be on an elevated site, where rain puddles do not accumulate. Otherwise, you will have to equip the designated place with a drainage system.
• The place for the woodshed should be located on the sunny side of the area with high windiness. Under these conditions, the logs are dry and ventilated.
• When erecting a wooden shed, it is advisable to opt for dry beams. But if the tree does not match the style of the landscape, then metal structures can be considered.

The need for firewood and their quantity are determined by different circumstances. Those who live in a country house with stove heating have to stock up on a huge amount of firewood for the winter. In such a situation, it is necessary to build a woodshed of impressive size. If firewood is needed for occasional kindling of a bath, it may be small in size.

To date, the canopies under consideration are divided into several types.

• Separate design. It represents the base, frame and roof. When erecting such structures, it is necessary to work out the issue of protecting firewood from both rain and snowfall, and from moisture released from the soil. The materials for the construction of a free-standing woodshed are used in a variety of ways. The frame can be made of wood, and the roof is covered with metal tiles. Another option involves the construction of a metal structure, which has a polycarbonate roof, which is decorated with forged elements.

• Mobile canopy. In this case, we are talking about racks of various shapes and sizes. Tarpaulin or dense polyethylene is used as a canopy of the structure.

• An extension to the base of a house or other structure. Quite a convenient option for building a shed for firewood. The roof of the structure is fixed on one side only. The second part rests on supports. The podium (more precisely, the flooring) is made of bricks, concrete or beams.

• Outbuilding. The construction of a new structure is a rather troublesome and more costly process. But the end result is an efficient complex for storing wood fuel. This type of canopy assumes the presence of a flooring or a podium, 3 walls with a ventilation function and a roof made of suitable material.

• Part of an outbuilding. In this case, we are talking about a dressing room or a solarium room.

For any type of construction, it is assumed that a gable roof will be installed, whether it is a stand-alone structure in the courtyard of a private house or an extension along a wall or fence.

A woodshed is a mandatory building on the territory of a summer cottage or a private house, where stoves and fireplaces are installed. Before proceeding with its construction, you should choose a suitable place on the site and draw up a drawing of the future construction. A properly designed structure saves money spent on building materials. Well, if you follow all the subtleties of construction technology, the built woodshed will serve its owners faithfully for more than a dozen years.

What is noteworthy is that a canopy for pieces of wood can be built with your own hands, without inviting narrow specialists. Wood or metal can be used as the main material. Metal structures are characterized by a high level of strength and durability. However, to build a metal woodshed, you will have to stock up on a welding machine. In this case, working with a tree is much more convenient.

When drawing up a diagram of a future construction, it is important to take into account many nuances. All structural elements must be present in the drawing, from the support pillars to the roof. Next to each part of the structure, there should be numerical designations of length and width.

A woodshed should be built in the warm season, when the soil is completely dry from the remnants of winter moisture. And to create the most comfortable working conditions, you need to prepare and purchase tools:

• welding;
• drill;
• level;
• hacksaw;
• grinder;
• shovel.

As for the list of materials, it all depends on the idea of ​​the owner of the site. If you decide to build a metal woodshed, you will need metal, paint, decorative forged items. When deciding to create a wooden canopy, the list of materials increases significantly. You will need a profile pipe, beams, slats, sandpaper, drying oil, paint, nails or screws, cement, sand, crushed stone and geotextiles.

As for the materials and tools for the construction of the roof, the owner of the site will need to purchase the roof covering he likes most. It can be slate, corrugated board or polycarbonate.

Building a woodshed from wood is not difficult. This material is simpler and more convenient to work with, it weighs a little, and has an affordable cost. The main thing is to thoroughly process the wooden base with an antiseptic.

Construction should start from the foundation. It is preferable to construct a columnar version, where the number of the pillars themselves directly depends on the total area of ​​the structure.

• It is necessary to mark the place of future construction and dig holes (distance from the surface to the bottom - 50 cm, diameter - 30 cm). Formwork is placed there and fixed with a layer of sand (about 10 cm), as well as a mortar of cement, sand and gravel.
• A bar is taken 15x15 cm. The lower harness is made from it. The bars are held together by a half cut and steel corners. After that, the foundation must be waterproofed, the prepared piping should be laid on top and fastened with anchors. Steel corners are also used for the installation of stiffeners, which are needed to create the base of the floor.
• Supports are placed in the corners. Before solid fixation, the verticality of the corner posts is checked. Then the supports are connected with lags.
• Further, the back wall and sides are sheathed with boards with an approximate width of 15 cm. You can take larger or smaller boards. There should be a gap of 10-15 cm between them, such gaps create the effect of airing.
• In a transverse position from the lag, the ceiling lathing is assembled. On top of it, corrugated board or slate is attached. For a soft roof, a continuous ceiling lathing should be made. It is important that the edges of the roof have sufficient overhang to keep the heating oil from rain.
• At the very end, the floor is made. For this, boards are taken and fixed on the lower strapping. There should also be a small distance between them.

The metal woodshed has a high level of strength, reliability and durability. It easily withstands various loads, easily withstands strong winds. Remarkably, metal awnings can be beautifully shaped with different curls and patterns. In general, the structure of a shaped pipe can be a beautiful addition to a private yard.

The metal canopy can be a free-standing structure or an extension. It can be placed near the bathhouse, next to the porch of a residential building or near the picnic area. And before starting construction, you should create a plan for the future shed, make a detailed drawing indicating the dimensions of each element. The only "but" - for the construction of a metal canopy, you need to have experience in welding.

• Initially, the marking of the site is done. The outline of the structure is drawn with pegs and a rope. Further, holes are dug in the corners (depth - 50 cm). Sand and gravel are added to the bottom of the holes. If the future canopy is large, intermediate supports must be made. For them, holes are also dug.
• For a small canopy, it is best to make a frame right away.The pipes are cut to a length that is equal to the height of the bottom of the hole and the support. The lengths of the remaining elements should be calculated from the drawing.
• Next, the supports are fixed. An easy and quick way is to tamp them with earth. It is much more reliable to concrete. To protect the metal, the supports should be treated with an anti-corrosion agent.
• Now the lower strapping is welded, then the upper one.
• Floor boards with gaps are placed on the bottom rail. It is recommended to use mesh as walls.
• The last stage is the roof. To fix it in the harness, you need to make several mounting holes.

The firewood shed does not always have an ugly shape. Modern people even try to introduce design ideas into such a structure. And here are some examples of ready-made woodcutters, distinguished by their special beauty and sophistication.

For information on how to make a firewood, see the next video.