Quick and Easy Shed

[WarmGuy]

My current shed works great,

But I'd like to add more capacity. I don't want to spend as much effort on this project, so tell me whether you think something like this would work:

I get four pressure-treated 4x4 posts, and sink them into the ground next to my current shed. The posts would be 16 feet apart across the front, and 5-6 feet apart, front to back. I then span the tops of the posts with 2x6s, with wiggle board on them, and add the same corrugated plastic roofing material. It would be open on all sides, as my current shed is. I'll worry about the flooring later.

Do you think this would work? Anyone have something like it? I don't want to put in too much effort, since I don't expect to have this much wood in the future.

Thanks,

 

[PapaDave]

It's a one shot deal. One and done. Doesn't require that much effort. Git er dun and enjoy dry wood for a few years.
Oh, and it should work just fine as long as you don't get much snow.

 

[Woody Stover]

I don't expect to have this much wood in the future.

What? What?!!

 

[WarmGuy]

No snow here! How deep do you think I should bury the 4x4s?

What? What?!!

I keep saying "I'm getting too old for this cutting, splitting." But, of course, then I look at the cost of buying wood or propane...

 

[Blue2ndaries]

...I don't expect to have this much wood in the future...

Ummm...that's almost sacrilege.

 

[Augie]

I keep saying "I'm getting too old for this cutting, splitting." But, of course, then I look at the cost of buying wood or propane...

If you look at everyone that is still active well into old age...er maturity, they have one thing in common. ACTIVITY! Amazing isnt it. Stay active all your life and you will be active all your life. Keep doing a little each day, every day, no sitting because you are tired or it is too hot or too cold. Just get off your butt and work. LOL

 

[WarmGuy]

I guess my main question is whether burying the posts is a bad idea. I know that I did this for a hammock stand, and the post is still there years later, with no visible rot.

Also, since we never have snow here, I'm considering having the roof almost level. Problem?

 

[Jags]

I would put at least a mild pitch on it. Debris will have a tendency to collect over time. Let mother nature and a little rain do the work for you.

 

[bigbarf48]

Yeah regardless of snow I'd want a slant for other various things that may drop from the sky

 

[HillbillyDlux]

Is a roof really that important? I generally just cover my wood if there is snow predicted... Should I rethink the roof idea?

 

[HillbillyDlux]

i just stack mine on old pallets right now

 

[bigbarf48]

Either way is okay, having a permanent roof is just a convenience factor

 

[Jags]

Once you go roof you will no longer be aloof.

 

[WoodpileOCD]

Without a roof it's not really a shed now is it? I'm planning one for this summer as well but wouldn't consider not putting a roof on it. Otherwise it's pretty much What I have now. Piles of wood.

 

[PapaDave]

If we can build shed w/o roofs, then I have almost 200' of shed in the back. Not including the one in front.....with a roof.
This is very liberating.
With a roof, there's no need to concern yourself with whether it's going to rain or not. Or snow. Or sleet. Or ice.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

My current shed works great, But I'd like to add more capacity. I don't want to spend as much effort on this project, so tell me whether you think something like this would work:

I get four pressure-treated 4x4 posts, and sink them into the ground next to my current shed. The posts would be 16 feet apart across the front, and 5-6 feet apart, front to back. I then span the tops of the posts with 2x6s, with wiggle board on them, and add the same corrugated plastic roofing material. It would be open on all sides, as my current shed is. I'll worry about the flooring later.

Do you think this would work? Anyone have something like it? I don't want to put in too much effort, since I don't expect to have this much wood in the future.

Thanks,

Only concern I'd have would be wind. If that faces the wind then it could be a potential problem. Sinking those posts also is no problem but I would not have a level roof. I'm sure you get rain there even if you don't get snow.

I really don't understand why you would not want more wood than that. Stack it up! It is better than money in the bank and you don't even have to pay taxes on the dividends you get! Get yourself at least 3 years ahead or longer; you won't be sorry.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

"I keep saying "I'm getting too old for this cutting, splitting." But, of course, then I look at the cost of buying wood or propane..."


What is too old? I'm in my 70's and know of some older than I who still cut, split and stack. Sadly we lost one old fart who lived not too far from us. He lived in a one room shack. He cut his wood with a buck saw and moved it from the woods to the house in a wheelbarrow. He'd cut off and on in summer months. He was in his 90's. Still alive but now in a nursing home. I plan on cutting for many more years simply because I enjoy it and it gives great benefits with the biggest one being that it keeps my home nice and warm all winter long.

 

[PapaDave]

No snow here! How deep do you think I should bury the 4x4s?

We have to be concerned with frost heave around here, so 42" is code for most structures. Having siaid that, I went just under 3' on mine.
I'm a daredevil though. Ok, not, but WTH.

 

[WarmGuy]

I really don't understand why you would not want more wood than that.

What is too old? I'm in my 70's and know of some older than I who still cut, split and stack.

I agree with these sentiments. My problem is that all my hobbies, piano playing, cycling, surfing, and wood splitting, tend to annoy my neck/right shoulder. I also worry about my back when moving those rounds, although it's been good for a few years now.