Just like the title says. I picked up this load of lumber today and think I’m going to try my hand at building a woodshed. I’m not a pro builder or anything but am fairly handy. I’m pretty good at seeing plans or a design and being able to follow it. Not so good at drawing up the plans myself though. So does anyone have any ideas for me? I’d like to be able to fit around 3 cords. I haven’t measured yet but have over 20’ of length available and probably about 5’ of depth. Obviously I’d have to buy some additional materials but figure I could definitely do something with most of this free stuff. I don’t want to put footers in if I can because I’m thinking we will be out of his house in a couple years and the new owners probably won’t want it, also don’t really feel like that much work. All the lumber is at least 6’ long, some about 7/1/2’. Thank you guys, I’ve seen some really cool recycled sheds on this site over the years. It’s all soft wood and don’t think any of it is treated.
I’ll buy some other materials and or scrounge pallets. I’m trying to do away with all the racks I have in the yard.
Nice load of lumber g60gti I don't have any specific plans in mind but I'm sure you can make a nice woodshed from that. Looks like quite a mix there, I'd start by separating it by size, length can be altered as needed. Once you have a good list of what's available, it'll be easier to decide on the build.
It looks like you have plenty of framing lumber. You maybe able to make the skeleton framing and attach vinyl siding directly to the studs. Lowe's or Home Depot usually will discount (sometimes heavily) sheet siding...ie texture 1-11, preprimed or raw, if it is damaged. Lots of times the corners or edges get banged up. In my work i often need a partial sheet and have saved money this way. Keep in mind an enclosed shed will slow the drying of wood.
I can cut a circle in a 2x4 while trying to cut a straight line so no builder advise. If you can go 20 x5 and stack 6 feet high, you will have room for 4.68 cord. If you can get to it from at least two sides it makes it easier to keep your wood inventory rotated out and more convenient for filling. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
My best advice would be for you to unload it in my backyard and I will show you how I would do it nice score on the lumber! I been trying to scrounge up enough to do something like Thor pictured.
I keep mine simple and have 6 that hold 1-3 cords each depending on how long I make them. Makes keeping track of the 3 year rotation easy and I avoid having the biggest hassle of having one large shed where you have to move the well seasoned so that it’s not mixed with the less seasoned. That said large sheds are nice because you can store your other stuff in them.
Yeah, I was shocked to see it out there. It’s at a pool place that usually has pallets but have never seen anything like this out there. Another guy actually pulled up while I was loading. He drove by slow, turned around in the lot and drove out slow checking it out the whole time. Didn’t stop to ask if I was taking it all which I’m glad of because I wanted it all but probably would have let him have whatever he wanted. I wouldn’t build a house out of it but there’s still plenty of other good uses for it. Ended up with 76 pieces.
That might be the way to go Winston. Maybe make 2 or 3 8 footers and line them up. What are yours supported by underneath?
Cinder blocks, concrete chunks anything that won’t rot, and then 4x4’s or 2x4s doubled up to support the pallets for the bottom. I don’t have any wood in contact with the ground. So far the oldest ones have lasted 5 years without rotting, so I just keep building them whenever I come up with free pallets and lumber.
