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Introduction: 6×3 Firewood Shed Plan DIY Wood Storage Rack Blueprint

Building an efficient backyard storage solution is essential for keeping your firewood seasoned, dry, and ready for use. The 6×3 Firewood Shed Plan offers a practical and stylish blueprint designed to protect your woodpile from rain, snow, and ground moisture.

Featuring a modern slanted roof and slatted side walls, this structure ensures optimal airflow throughout the stack while effectively blocking harsh elements. Whether you are a weekend woodworker or a homeowner looking for an organized backyard storage rack, this DIY project provides clear dimensions and a sturdy timber framework to streamline your build.

3×6 firewood shed materials list

Bottom Frame

• Pressure-Trained Lumber
• Plywood

Wall Frames

• Pressure-Trained Lumber

Shed’s Roof

• Pressure-Trained Lumber
• Plywood
• Building paper
• Asphalt shingles
• Metal drip edge

Walls Exterior Siding

• Pressure-Trained Lumber

Top Frame

• Pressure-Trained Lumber

Fasteners & Hardware

• Galvanized nails
  Wood screws

STEP 1

Main Frame Preparation

1.1 Using 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 pressure-treated lumber, prepare studs and bottom frame using the drawing below as a reference. You will need to cut two 7′ boards, one 5′-11″ board, and two 6′-6″ boards that will be studs, five 2′-5″ boards that will be rim joists, two 5′-5″ board that will be joists.
1.2 Assemble beams with 2×3 and 2×5 wood screws. Check the corners to make sure they are 90.

STEP 2

Installing The Roof Beam

2.1 Using 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 pressure-treated lumber, cut two fascias 7′ long, and 2′ 5″ boards according to the dimensions in drawing below.
2.2 Assemble the roof beam with 2 wood screws.

Installing Floor Deck
2.3 Using 1/2″ tongue and groove plywood cut according to the dimensions in drawing below.
2.4 Install using 1-1/2in. finishing nails.

STEP 3

Installing the Exterior Siding to the Walls

3.1 Use 3/4 x 1 1/2 and 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 pressure-treated lumber to cut and install the wall siding. Use the illustration below as a reference. You will need eight boards cut to 5′ 10 1/2″ that will be vertical studs, 48 boards cut to 2′-5″ and 48 boards cut to 2′ 6 3/4″ that will be horizontal girts.
3.2 Install studs at the inner edge of the main frame studs with 3 wood screws.
3.3 Install horizontal girts for side and back walls with the step 1 1/2 with 2 wood screws.

STEP 4

Assemble The Roof Frame

4.1 Using 3/4 x 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 pressure-treated lumber, cut four rafters 3-8 long and two fascias 7′ long according to the dimensions in drawing below. Cut the recesses in each rafter for splicing connection with wall frames.
4.2 Assemble the roof frame with 2 wood screws.
4.3 Connect the rafters with a top frame with the help of 5 wood screws.

STEP 5

Roof Sheathing Installation

5.1 You will need 32 Sq Ft of building paper and asphalt shingle roofing.
5.2 Cover the plywood and drip edge with building paper. Try to install sheets with 1 overlapping. Use 2 nails to secure the sheets.
5.3 Install asphalt shingle roofing using an industrial stapler.