How to Build a Firewood Rack (DIY)

Introduction

Storing your firewood off the ground and out of the rain is important. Wet firewood is hard to start, and a firewood rack eliminates the problem by keeping your logs dry. This rack is a simple, cost-effective DIY project that only took a couple of hours to put together.

Tools Required

Materials Required

• Construction screws
• Corrugated Metal Panel
• Pressure treated 2x4s
• Rubber Gasket Roofing Screws

Figure A: Firewood rack

Overall Dimensions 48″ H x 96″ W x 17″ D

Family Handyman

Cutting List

QTY.	PART	DIMENSION
2	Base (long)	1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 96″
7	Base stretchers	1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 11″
4	Uprights	1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 48″
4	Braces	1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 16″
2	Canopy (long)	1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 96″
7	Canopy stretchers	1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ x 14″