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Old 11-07-2009, 11:01 AM   #1
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Firewood Storage Shed

I have a customer that sent me this picture:



Seems simple enough, not concerned about the construction, but looking for suggestions on wood type.

Cedar, P/T?

Thanks in advance.

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Old 11-07-2009, 11:04 AM   #2
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Cedar vs. PT is all about what they want to spend.

I would use pt for the fact that the bottom boards and posts should last longer.
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Old 11-07-2009, 11:05 AM   #3
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what about white oak.
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ROugh sawn white oak would be cool.
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ROugh sawn white oak would be cool.
Definitely cool, but doubt it's in the budget.
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Pt and metal roof. Maybe composite for the deck.

Rabbet the posts ,before setting them, for the slats and use the ripping for a stop behind the slats. Fast and easy
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It isn't big enough !
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Old 11-07-2009, 12:16 PM   #8
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Definitely cool, but doubt it's in the budget.
Find a local sawyer and I bet you would be surprised at the cost. Probably less then dimensioned PT.
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Old 11-07-2009, 12:24 PM   #9
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Rough sawn Hemlock will last pretty good as long as it's not in contact with the ground. The bottom being gapped for air is great as long as the HO realizes that things will be growing up through and slippery things will be inside. Plastic underneath with pea gravel works pretty good at keeping moisture and weeds down under the building.
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I use skids for the bottom that I get free from shingle deliveries, etc.
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Rough sawn Hemlock will last pretty good as long as it's not in contact with the ground.
Exactly what I used to side my tractor barn. I trucked it 500 miles back from the mill in upstate PA. Man I love that rough sawn hemlock. I wish I had a bunch more left over and I'd build myself one of those wood sheds.
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