Stoves, potbelly stoves and wood-burning fireplaces are the most common type of heating in country houses, since this fuel is the most affordable. Its only drawback is the need to stock up on a large amount of firewood, moreover, they need to be stored somewhere so that they do not get damp. In this article we will look at how to make a do-it-yourself firewood shed, which is an excellent solution to this problem.
Location selection
Before proceeding with the construction of this structure, it is necessary to choose a place for it that meets the following requirements:
- The site should not be located in a lowland, otherwise water will accumulate there.
- The place should be equipped with a water drainage system in case of heavy rains. If there is no such system, you can make it yourself.
- It is desirable that the building is located on the sunny side of the site.
In addition to these requirements, it is desirable to take into account the features of landscape design so that the structure does not spoil the appearance of the site. Having decided on all these points, you can begin construction.
Canopy construction
materials
Shed for storing firewood can be of two types:
- From metal;
- From a tree.
The metal structure is stronger and more durable, however, not everyone knows how to use a welding machine. A wooden structure can be built by every home craftsman. In addition, if it is periodically painted, then the canopy will also last a very long time.
Therefore, we will further consider the process of building a wooden canopy. For this you will need the following materials:
| Bar with a section of 50x50 mm | For structural supports |
| Boards 2-3 cm thick | For roof and walls |
| Slate or corrugated board | As a roofing |
Project
The construction of any structure begins with a project, therefore, before building a firewood shed, it is necessary to depict it schematically on paper. This will allow in the process of work not to be mistaken with the dimensions of the parts and prevent other errors.
It is not difficult to make such a scheme, since the design of the canopy is extremely simple and consists of two main elements:
- Pillars-supports;
- Roofs.
The main thing is to indicate on the diagram all the important details and their dimensions in millimeters.
Installation of support poles
After the project is ready, you can start installing the pillars.
The instructions for doing this work are as follows:
- The first step is to prepare the construction site - clear it and mark it. When marking, you need to designate the location of the supports. Their number depends on the size of the structure - the distance between the supports should be one and a half - two meters.
- Then you need to dig holes for pillars with a depth of 60-80 centimeters. The bottom of the pits should be covered with rubble or gravel.
- After that, you should install the pillars vertically and pour them with concrete.. To control their position, you must use the building level or plumb line.
Note!
Before installing the pillars, they must be treated with an antiseptic, which will prevent them from rotting.
After the pillars are installed, all work should be stopped until the concrete has completely cured, which will take 28 days.
Roof installation
Further work on the construction of the canopy is carried out in the following order:
- First of all, you need to tie all the pillars from below and from above with boards.
- Then, a mauerlat is attached to the ends of the pillars along the perimeter (a beam or boards that form the basis roof frame).
- If the roof is gable, a simple truss system is performed, after which boards are nailed, which serve as a crate. If the roof is gable, then the boards can be immediately attached to the Mauerlat.
- A waterproofing material, for example, roofing felt or film, should be laid on top of the crate.
- The final step is the installation of the roofing.For these purposes, you can use a variety of materials, however, most often used corrugated board or slate, since the price of these coatings is affordable and at the same time they have good durability.
Advice!
It is best to use roofing material for a canopy that remains from covering the roof of a house.
In this case, this building will be stylistically combined with the main building on the site.
Completion of construction
The floor of the structure can be made of a variety of materials, for example, you can nail slats to the bottom boards or fill the site with concrete. The simplest option is to perform a sand coating. True, in this case, so that the lower firewood does not dampen, they should be laid on pallets.
After the floor is ready, it is advisable to complete the walls of the canopy by nailing the rails to the posts. There must be a gap between the slats, which will ensure air circulation. Thanks to the walls, firewood can be stored under the roof.
The final stage of construction is painting the structure. There are a lot of options for paints and varnishes. The main thing is that the coating is intended for outdoor woodwork.
Advice!
As walls for a canopy, you can use a chain-link mesh.
Here, perhaps, and all the main points of the construction of a canopy for storing firewood.
Conclusion
A firewood shed allows you to protect the prepared fuel from atmospheric precipitation. Therefore, in some cases, this building is necessary. As we found out, every home craftsman can build it on his site.From the video in this article, you can get some additional information on this topic.
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