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Covered Outdoor Firewood Shed Plans (60″ × 28″ × 60″)

A heavy-duty outdoor firewood storage shed built with 4x4 posts, an elevated 2x6 slatted deck for bottom log airflow, side ventilation slats, and a solid overhanging roof canopy to protect seasoned firewood from rain and snow.

60″ W × 28″ D × 60″ H27 pieces46 screwsGarden
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3D model of the covered firewood shed
60″ × 28″ × 60″ covered outdoor firewood storage shed: 4x4 posts, raised 2x4 airflow deck, side enclosure slats, and protective 2x6 plank roof canopy.

Cut list

Identical pieces are grouped. Lengths are finished lengths in inches.

QtyMaterialSizeCutsPieces
4×4x460″Square (90°)Posts
4×2x460″Square (90°)2× Floor Stretchers2× Roof Headers
10×2x425″Square (90°)2× Floor Stretchers2× Roof Stretchers6× Slats
4×2x428″Square (90°)Floor Slats
5×2x632″Square (90°)Roof Planks

Lumber shopping list

Board counts are optimized from standard stock lengths and include a 1/8″ saw kerf per cut.

Tools you need

Assembly steps

  1. Post Framing
    4× Post (4x4, 60″)
  2. Floor Base
    2× Floor Stretcher (2x4, 60″) 2× Floor Stretcher (2x4, 25″) 4× Floor Slat (2x4, 28″)
  3. Roof Canopy
    2× Roof Header (2x4, 60″) 2× Roof Side Stretcher (2x4, 25″) 5× Roof Plank (2x6, 32″)
  4. Side Enclosure
    6× Side Slat (2x4, 25″)
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FAQ

How much lumber do I need for this covered firewood shed?

4× 4x4 × 8′, 8× 2x4 × 8′, 3× 2x6 × 8′. That is 15 boards in total, optimized from standard stock lengths with a 1/8″ saw kerf.

What screws should I use?

The plan uses 46 wood screws (2-1/2″). Use exterior-rated screws for outdoor builds.

Can I customize or modify this plan?

Yes. Open it in the free BenchBuild 3D studio to freely modify the model, resize parts, add pieces, or change lumber dimensions. Your cut list, board count and cost estimate update automatically.

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