Been a while since I have been on. Just finished this.
Holds a ton of Wood. Will post another pic, with the two end bays filled
Holds a ton of Wood. Will post another pic, with the two end bays filled
New Wood Shed
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kennyp2339
Minister of Fire
English BoB
Minister of Fire
NHcpa
Minister of Fire
I did one very similar with raised floor (call it my "drying rack"). Must admit yours looks stunning with the stain and framing features!
bag of hammers
Minister of Fire
Wow. Aside from the lack of blocks, framed floor, walls, beams, and a roof, mine looks just like that 
Very nice. I'd almost want to put a small stove in the corner and sleep out there. Or at least sit a couple chairs in there and christen it with a few cold ones before loading it up.
Very nice. I'd almost want to put a small stove in the corner and sleep out there. Or at least sit a couple chairs in there and christen it with a few cold ones before loading it up.
HisTreeNut
Minister of Fire
Beer Belly
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crizpynutz
New Member
Osagebndr
Minister of Fire
BringinHeat
Member
Thank you all for the compliments. I had fun building this, may add on to one side for the tractor\snowblowerThat's too nice to be a wood shed.
I have been lurking around here for a while. Finally decided to join. Nice woodshed!
I have one similar that I built last year finally. It holds 4.2 full cords. Couple of things I would have done different.
1. Used 2x10 for joists. in my shed i only used 2x8s . There is a 10 foot span... so there is a bit of sag this year with the Beech and Elm i put in there.
2. Used a triple beam instead of double beam.
How did you construct yours? did you use joist hangers in joists?
Looks really nice though... im jealous of the stain.
I have one similar that I built last year finally. It holds 4.2 full cords. Couple of things I would have done different.
1. Used 2x10 for joists. in my shed i only used 2x8s . There is a 10 foot span... so there is a bit of sag this year with the Beech and Elm i put in there.
2. Used a triple beam instead of double beam.
How did you construct yours? did you use joist hangers in joists?
Looks really nice though... im jealous of the stain.
oak4life
Member
I used 2X6's doubled with hangers between each post and the same in the middle to aid with support, You cannot see the piers in the Pic.
2X6 joists 6" centered due to the load, framing nails used to attach to each double 2x6, very little sagging in any.
I did have one hanger blow out when loading the 8"x8" Oak Blocks. Needed to Jack up the bottom and added additional 2x6's behind the 6x6 post, ledgerlocks into the 6x6 post, also resting on the concrete piers.
Here is a Pic loaded.
hamslam42
Member
Nice looking shed, I love the cedar look. I'm curious, do you have plans or thought about putting any access steps or a ramp to the deck height in one or more of the bays?
MaintenanceMan
Minister of Fire
Morning, am planning on adding a ramp up to the right bay and stairs on the left bay.
This will need to be at a later date, due to an unexpected surprise. Our entire septic system needed to be replaced.
The County we live in requires an advanced septic system. Pretty much have a sewer treatment plant installed.
The ramps and stairs are currently on hold
hamslam42
Member
When you get to that, post some more pics! I'd love to steal some ideas for my shed, cause I'm still not sure what I want for mine which has a similar raised deck.
matt1@
Burning Hunk
beatlefan
Feeling the Heat
Great shed! This might be bad etiquette, but do you mind if I ask how much it cost you to build that?
No problem asking this. The total build was just under $2000, took me 3 weekends to finish due to quite a few rain delays.
After the piers were poured and waiting the the concrete to dry, I cut most of the posts and 2 x's so the rest would go quickly.
At least that was the plan.
Have a good burning season all.
mass_burner
Minister of Fire
Yes, that seems too good to throw a bunch of dirty wood in. Were you ever tempted to "repurpose" it for a seasonal deck, or other less practical use?
Morning, neighbors wanted to use this for local music and films HA HA. I did a large covered deck of the back of the house the year before so no other thoughts other than a wood shed. Unless the wife kicks me out, then I would move in.
