How to Build a Woodshed with STIHL

How to Build a Woodshed with STIHL: Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

Are you in need of a storage solution for the firewood you've gathered? Building a woodshed is the perfect way to stack and dry your wood properly. Utilizing wood for heating has timeless appeal and practical advantages. (ξυλα για τζακι)

A well-built woodshed ensures your firewood stays dry and ready for efficient burning. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a woodshed with the right equipment, just like a professional. The project takes 1 to 2 days, making September an ideal time to start, ensuring it's ready for wood harvesting in October. Proper stacking and drying techniques will also be explained.

Preparation

Choosing the Woodshed Location

Selecting the right location for your woodshed is crucial for its effectiveness. Consider the wind direction in your area to protect the woodshed from wind, rain, and snow. Ideally, place it on the south side of your house, where it gets maximum sun exposure for moisture extraction. If you decide to build it against a wall or fence, leave at least a 10 cm gap for air circulation and slope the roof forward to aid rain drainage.

STIHL Tip: Ensure there's easy access between your woodshed and the house for transporting firewood or using a wheelbarrow.

Planning Permit

Most woodsheds don't require planning permission, but it's essential to ensure your plans meet local criteria. Generally, an outdoor structure with a maximum height of 2.5 meters is acceptable. However, review local regulations for specific height restrictions and other criteria before construction.

Building the Woodshed: Preparation

Embarking on a project like a handmade woodshed requires thorough preparation. Determine the necessary materials, tools, and protective clothing before starting the construction.

Materials and Tools

Materials:

• 6 prefabricated concrete roof blocks with space for 50 mm beams
• Wood for the base (fir), 3 m of 100 x 50 mm
• Development wood (fir/pine), 23 m of 76 x 50 mm
• Wooden braces, 51 meters of 69 x 22 mm
• Square wooden stringers, 7.5 meters of 22 × 22 mm
• Corrugated metal plate, 2200 x 1300 mm (plus necessary screws, washers, and spacers)
• Countersunk chipboard screws 4.5 x 50 mm, 3.5 x 40 mm, and 6 x 100 mm
• Ground stone gravel (αυσόξυλα)
• Gravel

If using concrete pile foundations instead of deck blocks:

• 6 x 7 × 7 × 5 cm angle brackets with grooved reinforcement
• 12 x concrete anchor fasteners with screws

Tools:

• Battery mini saw, e.g., STIHL GTA 26 battery mini saw
• Chainsaw, e.g., STIHL MSA 140 battery chainsaw
• Battery screwdriver
• Hammer
• Team of carpenters
• Spade
• Manual screwdriver
• Drill
• Measuring tape
• Pencil
• Level
• Workbench

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