Firewood Shed Plans: 4x8, 6x12 and 8x16 Wood Storage

The piece

What you are building

Firewood shed plans PDF with dimensioned drawings, cord math, cut lists and materials lists for a 4x8, a 6x12 and an 8x16 lean-to that hold about 1, 2.4 and 4.4 cords.

Sizes and capacity at a 54 in stack height with 16 in splits: 4x8 about 1.1 cords, 6x12 about 2.4 cords, 8x16 about 4.4 cords.

Who these plans are for

Homeowners who burn one to four cords a winter and weekend builders who want a roofed, slatted woodshed.

How the set works

Size the shed to your cords per winter, check permit and fire-distance questions, read the plans, then follow foundation and deck, post and beam, roof, cut list and materials sheets for each size, plus cord math, build sequence, fastener, budget, stacking log and maintenance pages.

Sheets inside

Plan selector, Cord math and wood basics, Site permit and safety, How to read the plans, then for each size: A capacity, design basis and member schedule, B foundation and deck, C posts, beams and walls, D roof framing, E cut list and checkpoints, F materials list; Tools, Build sequence, Fastener schedule, Build day checklist, Budget planner, Wood stacking and drying log, Maintenance log.

In the download

Materials cost workbook (Excel and Google Sheets)
Every sheet as its own printable page (ZIP)
Printable plans (PDF)
How to open the workbook in Google Sheets (PDF)

Build cost

Price the build before you buy a board

These are the materials lists from the plans themselves, priced at typical US home-center prices. Type your own prices to see your total. Hardware and finishes link to Amazon so you can compare.

MaterialQtyHome-center estimateHardware links

1x6 lumberLumber, 268 ft at about $1.30 per ft 19 boards $

2x4 lumberLumber, 54 ft at about $0.75 per ft 5 boards $

2x4 pressure-treatedLumber, 96 ft at about $0.86 per ft 12 boards $

2x6 lumberLumber, 48 ft at about $1.05 per ft 3 boards $

2x8 lumberLumber, 40 ft at about $1.45 per ft 4 boards $

2x8 pressure-treatedLumber, 38 ft at about $1.67 per ft 4 boards $

4x6 pressure-treatedLumber, 16 ft at about $3.56 per ft 2 boards $

6x6 pressure-treatedLumber, 66 ft at about $6.04 per ft 6 boards $

1/2 in spacer stripSheet goods, about $19 per sheet 1 sheets $

1/2 in plywoodSheet goods, about $48 per sheet 3 sheets $

Crushed gravelFoundation, about $48 per cu yd 1 cu yd $

Woven landscape fabricFoundation, about $20 per roll 1 roll $

Concrete pavers, 16 x 16 inFoundation, about $8 per each 6 each $

Solid concrete block, 4 x 8 x 16 inFoundation, about $8 per each 6 each $

Concrete mix, 60 lb bagFoundation, about $8 per bag 29 bags $

Post-to-beam tie, galvanized, rated for upliftHardware, about 12 cents each 12 each $ Find on Amazon

Hurricane tieHardware, about 12 cents each 12 each $ Find on Amazon

16d hot-dip galvanized nailsFasteners, about $9 per lb 3 lb $ Find on Amazon

10d hot-dip galvanized nailsFasteners, about $9 per lb 1 lb $ Find on Amazon

8d hot-dip galvanized nailsFasteners, about $9 per lb 2 lb $ Find on Amazon

3 in exteriorFasteners, about $11 per boxes of 100 3 boxes of 100 $ Find on Amazon

1-5/8 in exterior screwsFasteners, about $11 per boxes of 100 3 boxes of 100 $ Find on Amazon

Asphalt shingles, 3 bundles per squareRoofing, about $38 per bundle 3 bundles $

Self-adhering or synthetic underlayment, 10-square rollRoofing, about $32 per roll 1 roll $

Drip edge, 10 ftRoofing, about $12 per piece 4 pieces $

Starter strip or cut shinglesRoofing, about $38 per bundle 1 bundle $

1-1/4 in galvanized roofing nailsRoofing, about $9 per lb 2 lb $

Exterior stain or sealer for untreated boardsFinish 1 gallon not in estimate Find on Amazon

Estimated materials, 4x8 $2,031 Our range: $1,620 to $2,340, not counting 1 item you choose yourself

MaterialQtyHome-center estimateHardware links

1x6 lumberLumber, 380 ft at about $1.30 per ft 27 boards $

2x4 lumberLumber, 84 ft at about $0.75 per ft 6 boards $

2x4 pressure-treatedLumber, 216 ft at about $0.86 per ft 18 boards $

2x6 lumberLumber, 80 ft at about $1.05 per ft 8 boards $

2x6 pressure-treatedLumber, 80 ft at about $1.21 per ft 5 boards $

2x8 lumberLumber, 64 ft at about $1.45 per ft 4 boards $

4x6 pressure-treatedLumber, 36 ft at about $3.56 per ft 3 boards $

6x6 pressure-treatedLumber, 66 ft at about $6.04 per ft 6 boards $

1/2 in spacer stripSheet goods, about $19 per sheet 1 sheets $

1/2 in plywoodSheet goods, about $48 per sheet 5 sheets $

Crushed gravelFoundation, about $48 per cu yd 1.8 cu yd $

Woven landscape fabricFoundation, about $20 per roll 1 roll $

Concrete pavers, 16 x 16 inFoundation, about $8 per each 12 each $

Solid concrete block, 4 x 8 x 16 inFoundation, about $8 per each 12 each $

Concrete mix, 60 lb bagFoundation, about $8 per bag 52 bags $

Post-to-beam tie, galvanized, rated for upliftHardware, about 12 cents each 12 each $ Find on Amazon

Hurricane tieHardware, about 12 cents each 16 each $ Find on Amazon

16d hot-dip galvanized nailsFasteners, about $9 per lb 3 lb $ Find on Amazon

10d hot-dip galvanized nailsFasteners, about $9 per lb 1 lb $ Find on Amazon

8d hot-dip galvanized nailsFasteners, about $9 per lb 4 lb $ Find on Amazon

3 in exteriorFasteners, about $11 per boxes of 100 6 boxes of 100 $ Find on Amazon

1-5/8 in exterior screwsFasteners, about $11 per boxes of 100 4 boxes of 100 $ Find on Amazon

Asphalt shingles, 3 bundles per squareRoofing, about $38 per bundle 5 bundles $

Self-adhering or synthetic underlayment, 10-square rollRoofing, about $32 per roll 1 roll $

Drip edge, 10 ftRoofing, about $12 per piece 5 pieces $

Starter strip or cut shinglesRoofing, about $38 per bundle 1 bundle $

1-1/4 in galvanized roofing nailsRoofing, about $9 per lb 4 lb $

Exterior stain or sealer for untreated boardsFinish 1 gallon not in estimate Find on Amazon

Estimated materials, 6x12 $3,058 Our range: $2,450 to $3,520, not counting 1 item you choose yourself

MaterialQtyHome-center estimateHardware links

1x6 lumberLumber, 492 ft at about $1.30 per ft 35 boards $

2x4 lumberLumber, 112 ft at about $0.75 per ft 7 boards $

2x4 pressure-treatedLumber, 384 ft at about $0.86 per ft 24 boards $

2x8 lumberLumber, 192 ft at about $1.45 per ft 16 boards $

2x8 pressure-treatedLumber, 104 ft at about $1.67 per ft 13 boards $

4x6 pressure-treatedLumber, 48 ft at about $3.56 per ft 3 boards $

6x6 pressure-treatedLumber, 88 ft at about $6.04 per ft 8 boards $

1/2 in spacer stripSheet goods, about $19 per sheet 1 sheets $

1/2 in plywoodSheet goods, about $48 per sheet 7 sheets $

Crushed gravelFoundation, about $48 per cu yd 2.8 cu yd $

Woven landscape fabricFoundation, about $20 per roll 2 roll $

Concrete pavers, 16 x 16 inFoundation, about $8 per each 18 each $

Solid concrete block, 4 x 8 x 16 inFoundation, about $8 per each 18 each $

Concrete mix, 60 lb bagFoundation, about $8 per bag 70 bags $

Post-to-beam tie, galvanized, rated for upliftHardware, about 12 cents each 16 each $ Find on Amazon

Hurricane tieHardware, about 12 cents each 20 each $ Find on Amazon

16d hot-dip galvanized nailsFasteners, about $9 per lb 4 lb $ Find on Amazon

10d hot-dip galvanized nailsFasteners, about $9 per lb 2 lb $ Find on Amazon

8d hot-dip galvanized nailsFasteners, about $9 per lb 6 lb $ Find on Amazon

3 in exteriorFasteners, about $11 per boxes of 100 9 boxes of 100 $ Find on Amazon

1-5/8 in exterior screwsFasteners, about $11 per boxes of 100 5 boxes of 100 $ Find on Amazon

Asphalt shingles, 3 bundles per squareRoofing, about $38 per bundle 7 bundles $

Self-adhering or synthetic underlayment, 10-square rollRoofing, about $32 per roll 1 roll $

Drip edge, 10 ftRoofing, about $12 per piece 6 pieces $

Starter strip or cut shinglesRoofing, about $38 per bundle 1 bundle $

1-1/4 in galvanized roofing nailsRoofing, about $9 per lb 6 lb $

Exterior stain or sealer for untreated boardsFinish 2 gallon not in estimate Find on Amazon

Estimated materials, 8x16 $4,315 Our range: $3,450 to $4,960, not counting 1 item you choose yourself

Estimates are our typical US home-center prices, not Amazon prices; check current prices where you buy. They change with your region and the lumber market. Amazon links are affiliate links: we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

Tools for this build

What you need, nothing more

Straight from the tools sheet in the The Woodshed plans. One cordless kit covers most of it; pick the tier that suits how often you build.

Start with a cordless kit

Budget

RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit with Drill/DriverSee it on Amazon Mid-range

Makita XT269T 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. ComboSee it on Amazon Pro

Milwaukee Electric - M18 Fuel. 2-Tool Combo KITSee it on Amazon

The tools the plans call for

Circular saw

BudgetRyobi P507 One+ 18V Lithium Ion Cordless 6 1/2 Inch 4

Mid-rangeMakita XSH03Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 6-1/2" Cir

ProMilwaukee M18 FUEL 7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw

Bar clamps

StarterIRWIN QUICK-GRIP Bar Clamp

BestBESSEY KREK2440 K Body REVO Clamp Kit

Tape, square and level

TapeSTANLEY FATMAX Tape Measure

SquareSwanson Speed® Square

LevelEMPIRE LEVEL

Safety gear

Glasses3M Safety Glasses

Hearing3M PELTOR Hearing Protection Ear Muffs

Mask3M™ Aura™ N95 Particulate Respirator

Nice to have, and the supplies

Wood glue and sandpaper

GlueTitebond II Premium Wood Glue 16 Oz. – Honey Cream

Sandpaper3M Aluminum Oxide Sandpaper

Amazon links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Check current prices on Amazon. Lumber and plywood are on the materials list above; buy those locally.

Questions

Before you build

How much does it cost to build the Woodshed?

Our estimate for the materials in the 4x8 is about $1,620 to $2,340 at typical home-center prices. Lumber prices vary a lot by region and season, so the plan set includes a workbook where you type your own prices and the total works itself out.

What sizes are included?

This set includes 4x8, 6x12 and 8x16, each with its own drawings, cut list and materials list.

Do I need advanced woodworking skills?

Homeowners who burn one to four cords a winter and weekend builders who want a roofed, slatted woodshed.

Are these engineered plans?

No. They are generic DIY plans, not engineered or stamped drawings. Each member is checked against a stated design load, and the design basis is printed in the plans, but you are responsible for safe construction, local codes and safe use.

How do I get the files?

Right after checkout you land on your download page with the PDF, the workbook and a ZIP of every sheet. Stripe also emails your receipt. Bookmark the page to download again later.

What if they are not what I expected?

Write to us within 30 days and we will fix the problem or refund you. See the guarantee page for details.

This is a digital download, no physical item ships. These are generic DIY plans, not engineered or stamped drawings. Snow load, wind, soil and local codes vary: check your local building codes, zoning and permit rules before you build. Plans are a guide; the builder is responsible for safe construction. Colors can look a little different on your screen and printer. For personal use only; please do not resell or share the files.

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