In short: The wooden storage shed with an open shelter is an outbuilding of dark brown wood with a single-slope roof, in which a deep open shelter sits beside an enclosed storage shed. In the shelter it is handy to keep garden machinery, a trailer, firewood or building materials, and in the storage shed behind double plank doors, tools and smaller items. The size, finishing and equipment are agreed with each customer individually.
A shelter, a storage shed and a ventilated wall
In this photo the building is seen from the front, so its open part is easy to see. On the right the roof covers a deep shelter that is open at the front. Its back wall is almost invisible in the shadow, which shows how spacious this part is. The shelter is bounded on one side by a tall wall of horizontal boards with gaps.
On the left stands the enclosed storage shed. Double doors lead into it, made of vertical planks with black forged hinges and a latch. Next to the door, above eye level, there is a small horizontal window, and farther left you can see a lower part of the building with its own roof edge.
The corner of the shelter by the storage shed is held up by a separate post with a diagonal brace. It stands on a metal base, so the wood does not rest directly on the ground. This solution leaves the opening of the shelter wide, with no extra supports between the post and the ventilated wall. The braces of the post spread out to both sides and support the roof beam, so the roof holds firmly even without additional columns.
The roof is a single-slope roof with a slight pitch and a wide overhang at the front. Under the overhang the rafter ends are neatly spaced, and the edge of the roof is finished with dark brown sheet metal. All the wood is coated in a dark brown shade through which the grain of the boards shows. A wider base board runs around the bottom of the building, visually separating the walls from the lawn and finishing the facade.
The photo was taken on a foggy autumn morning, when the lawn is still covered with frost. On the left you can see an old, dark log outbuilding with white window trim, and on the right a dark fence of horizontal boards and garden bushes. The new building matches the old one in color, so the yard looks unified. It is a good example of how a new outbuilding can be fitted into a farmstead where older structures already stand.
What the photo shows
This summary helps you quickly understand which solutions were used in the typical example.
| Feature | In the photo |
|---|---|
| Deep open shelter | Yes |
| Enclosed storage shed | Yes |
| Double plank doors with forged hinges | Yes |
| Small window | Yes, horizontal |
| Ventilated board wall | Yes, at the side of the shelter |
| Single-slope roof | Yes |
| Post on a metal base | Yes |
Who a storage shed with a shelter is useful for
Not everything we keep in the yard fits into a small storage shed. A garden tractor, a trailer, a boat, a pile of firewood, boards or other building materials take up a lot of room, and they often do not need to be locked away. What matters most for such things is protection from rain and snow. A storage shed with a shelter lets you fit them under a roof and keep more valuable items in an enclosed room next to it. That way two different zones appear in one building, and you do not need to build two separate structures.
A deep shelter can serve many purposes:
- Garden machinery. A garden tractor, a lawn mower or a cultivator that are easy to drive in and out without doors.
- Firewood. The ventilated side wall helps the firewood dry out.
- A trailer or a boat. They can be kept under a roof all year round.
- Building materials. Boards, bricks or paving stones that are waiting their turn.
- Work under a roof. On a rainy day you can saw, plane or repair a bicycle in the shelter.
The shelter is also a place to take cover. When it rains, you can stop here, take off a wet jacket or leave your boots before going into the house. A place like this is especially handy on a farmstead, where a lot of work is done outdoors.
An open shelter is well ventilated, so no dampness builds up in it, and wet machinery or tools dry quickly. That is an important difference from an enclosed garage, where damp air lingers for a long time after a rainy day. At the same time the roof and the side walls protect from most of the precipitation.
A storage shed with a shelter: how to plan the layout
The most important planning question is how much room to give to the open part and how much to the enclosed one. If you will mostly keep machinery, the shelter must be wide and deep enough to drive into. If you have more small tools, a larger storage shed with shelves matters more. Some customers choose parts of nearly equal size, while others choose a big shelter and a very small storage shed. Both options can be right; it all depends on how you will use the building.
Which side the open part is on matters just as much. In the photo the opening of the shelter faces the lawn, and a ventilated wall closes the side. When choosing your layout, think about which direction the wind and rain usually come from: the enclosed or ventilated wall should be on that side.
The position of the door and the small window is also worth planning in advance. When the storage shed door is next to the shelter, it is easy to move from one part to the other, and all the work takes place under the same roof. A small window above eye level lets in light but still leaves room beneath it for shelves or a workbench.
Before calling, write down what you intend to keep in each part:
- what size of machinery or trailer will stand in the shelter;
- how much firewood or material you want to stack under the roof;
- what tools and items will be kept in the enclosed storage shed;
- whether the storage shed will need shelves, a workbench or electric lighting.
Before building, it is useful to ask your municipality what paperwork your plot requires, and it is best to discuss the foundation solution on the phone.
A single-slope roof on an outbuilding
A single-slope roof is a simple and practical solution for an outbuilding. It has a single plane, so there is no ridge, hips or complicated joints through which water could get in. Rainwater runs off to one side, so it is easy to lead it where it does no harm, away from the door and the opening of the shelter.
A low single-slope roof also lets the building stay below the fence and the garden plants. In the photo the building looks restrained even though its area is not small. The wide roof overhang above the opening of the shelter protects the open part from slanting rain, and the visible rafter ends give the facade rhythm.
A television antenna is sometimes fixed to a single-slope roof, as can be seen in the photo. If you plan to mount something on the roof, for example an antenna or a lamp, it is worth mentioning when you order.
Plank doors and a dark finish
The doors of the storage shed are made of vertical planks painted the same dark brown as the walls. The black forged hinges and latch stand out against the dark wood and give the doors a traditional, rustic character. Doors like these go well with old log buildings, as can be seen in the photo. Double doors open a wide passage through which bigger items are easy to carry in, and day to day it is enough to open one leaf.
The dark brown coating brings out the texture of the wood and creates a restrained, solid look. Dust and dirt, which are unavoidable in an outbuilding, show less on a dark surface. The color can be matched to the fence, the house or the other buildings in the yard: in the photo it repeats the tones of the fence and the old building. If light shades dominate in your yard, lighter wood can be chosen too.
Care and ordering
Every spring inspect the coating of the wood, especially the bottom boards and the bottom of the post by the metal base. If you notice that the coating has turned pale or the surface has become rough, renew it with a product meant for exterior wood. Oil the forged hinges now and then, and in autumn remove leaves from the roof. Before winter wipe down the machinery kept in the shelter so that dampness and dirt do not collect on it, and in winter clear the snow by the opening of the shelter so that driving in is convenient.
The same structure from other angles is shown by the woodshed with a storage shed No. 11 and the wooden outbuilding with a ventilated board wall. A similar solution with a hip roof is the wooden carport with a storage shed No. 9. You will find all the examples in the section wooden storage sheds, garages and shelters, and saunas and summerhouses will also suit a farmstead.
UAB “Laukbaldis” has worked since 1996 and makes wooden yard structures, saunas, gazebos and oak outdoor furniture. Call +370 687 25388 and mention that you are interested in the storage shed with a shelter from the category “Storage sheds, garages and shelters”. During the call you will discuss the size of the shelter and the storage shed, the doors, the small window and the color of the finish.
Frequently asked questions
What is kept in the open shelter?
It is handy to keep garden machinery, a trailer, firewood or building materials in the shelter. Its size is agreed according to what you will keep.
Can machinery be driven into the shelter?
The front of the shelter is open, and the corner is held up by a single post, so the opening stays wide. Tell us what machinery you will keep, and the shelter will be planned to suit its size.
What is the wall with gaps for?
A ventilated board wall holds back most of the rain and snow but lets air move. That is why firewood or machinery kept in the shelter dries faster.
Does the storage shed have a window?
Yes, a small horizontal window is fitted next to the door. Its size and position can be discussed when you order.
How do I look after dark-stained wood?
Every year inspect the coating, especially the bottom boards and the bottom of the post. Recoat the pale places with an exterior wood product of the same color.
How do I order this storage shed?
Call us and mention the storage shed with a shelter from the storage sheds category. We will discuss the size of the shelter and the storage shed, the doors and the color.
