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A 6-foot firewood shed with a 15° sloped roof, slatted picket sides that dry the wood, and a raised 2x6 floor that keeps the bottom row off the dirt.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front legs One end 15° off square, long point measurement. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 72" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back legs Same 15° top. The third is the center back leg. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 65 3/8" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side base rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 28" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Side pickets One 28" cut per picket if roofing with pickets — the offcuts become the roof. | 14 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 28" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Floor boards | 3 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 70 1/2" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Back pickets | 7 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 71 1/2" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Back bottom picket | 1 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 72" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Roof frame, long | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 73 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Roof frame, center | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 70 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Roof frame, sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 40" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Roof pickets Or two 36"-wide / three 24"-wide metal panels cut to 43". | 14 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 43" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 12 ft Legs and roof frame. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft The two 43" roof-side pieces come from this. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 12 ft Base rails and floor — the part that keeps the wood off the dirt. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72", not dog-eared Sides, back, and roof. Using metal roof panels instead? Buy seven fewer. | 22 each | ☐ |
| Exterior deck screws, 2-1/2", star drive Framing. | 50 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 2", star drive Pickets. 1-5/8" to 1-3/4" also fine. | 200 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.