In short: Woodshed with a storage shed No. 11 is an outbuilding of dark brown wood with a single-slope roof that combines three parts: an open niche, an enclosed storage shed with double plank doors and a woodshed with ventilated board walls. Firewood dries here protected from rain, while tools and garden supplies are kept behind lockable doors. The size, finishing and equipment are agreed with each customer individually.
Three parts under one roof
In the photo the building stands on a lawn on an autumn morning, when the grass is still covered with frost. In the background you can see an orchard with fruit trees, a round flower bed edged with stones, small spruces and a fence of dark horizontal boards. The dark brown wood of the structure goes well with the fence and the autumn palette of the garden. The building stands at the edge of the plot, along the fence, so most of the garden stays free.
The building is long and low. The roof is a single-slope roof with a slight pitch, and its edge is clad with dark brown sheet metal. Under the roof overhang the rafter ends are neatly spaced and create a rhythmic pattern along the whole length of the facade. A modern single-slope roof gives the building a simple, contemporary silhouette.
The shape of the structure is not a simple rectangle. The woodshed part projects forward, so from this angle the building looks like the letter L. This shape creates a semi-enclosed corner in front of the storage shed door, where there is less wind. The roof of the woodshed part is slightly lower, but the two parts of the roof form a single unified silhouette.
On the left there is an open niche, closed on three sides and open to the front under the roof. It is handy for keeping a cart, a ladder, building materials or other things that need protection from rain but do not have to be locked. The walls of the niche are clad with the same horizontal boards as the whole building, and at the bottom you can see a wider base board.
In the middle is the enclosed storage shed. Its double doors are made of vertical planks and reinforced with black forged hinges, and in the middle you can see a black forged latch. Next to the door there is a small horizontal window that lets in daylight. The window is set above eye level, so there is room for shelves or a workbench beneath it inside, and from outside it is harder to see what is kept inside.
On the right, at the end of the structure, is the woodshed. Its walls are made of horizontal boards with gaps, so air moves freely through them. In the corner stands a post attached to the base with a metal bracket, and the front is open so that firewood is convenient to stack and take out.
What the photo shows
This summary helps you quickly understand which solutions were used in the typical example.
| Feature | In the photo |
|---|---|
| Single-slope roof with rafter ends | Yes |
| Woodshed with ventilated walls | Yes, at the end of the building |
| Enclosed storage shed | Yes, in the middle |
| Double plank doors with forged hinges | Yes |
| Small window | Yes, next to the door |
| Open niche | Yes, on the left |
| Dark brown wood coating | Yes |
A woodshed with a storage shed: why it is worth combining them
Firewood and tools need different conditions. Firewood must be protected from rain but well ventilated so that it dries and does not get moldy. Tools, garden machinery and other items, on the contrary, are kept in an enclosed, dry, lockable room. This building combines both solutions under one roof, so the yard does not have to be filled with several separate buildings.
Such a combination is convenient in everyday life too. When you go to fetch firewood for the sauna or the fireplace, you can pick up an axe, a saw or a basket for carrying wood from the storage shed right next to it. In autumn, when firewood is delivered, everything needed to stack it is right at hand.
A woodshed with a storage shed is especially useful on farmsteads and in homes heated with a stove, a fireplace or a sauna. When a lot of firewood is used, it needs a large, well-ventilated place, and a woodshed combined with a storage shed lets you arrange that place neatly and in a single style. Firewood in such a building does not lie in the yard under a tarp, and the yard looks well kept.
- firewood dries protected from rain and snow;
- tools are kept in an enclosed room next to the firewood;
- the open niche leaves room for a cart or a ladder;
- one unified structure looks tidier in the yard than several small ones.
Ventilated walls: why firewood dries better
The walls of the woodshed are made of horizontal boards with small gaps left between them. Air moves freely through them, so moisture evaporates quickly from the firewood. At the same time the boards hold back most of the rain and snow that would blow in from the side into a completely open woodshed.
From a distance such a wall looks solid and neat, and from close up you can see the rhythm of boards and gaps. The boards are fixed to vertical posts that divide the wall into several sections. The light that passes through the gaps creates a striped pattern that gives the building lightness. The photo shows well that ventilated walls look as good as solid ones.
For firewood to dry best, it is worth stacking it not directly on the ground but on a raised base or pallets, leaving a small gap between the firewood and the walls. That way air circulates from all sides. Freshly split firewood is best stacked in spring or summer so that it has time to dry before the heating season.
The open front of the woodshed is important too. Through it, it is convenient to bring in and stack firewood, and in winter to take it out without lifting latches or turning keys. The roof overhang above the open part protects the front row of firewood from direct rain.
Plank doors with forged hardware
The doors of the storage shed are one of the nicest accents of this building. They are made of vertical planks painted the same dark brown as the walls, so when closed they almost merge with the facade. The black forged hinges and latch stand out against the wood and give the doors an old-fashioned, rustic character.
The double doors open a wide passage, through which it is easy to drive in a lawn mower or carry in bigger items. Day to day it is enough to open one leaf, and the other only when you need to bring in something wide. The small window next to the door lets in light, so you can find things without electricity.
Plank doors with forged hardware suit the style of a farmstead, log buildings or older outbuildings. If more modern architecture dominates in your yard, metal doors can also be discussed. But it is exactly the forged details that give this building a handmade feel.
What to discuss when ordering
Laukbaldis shows only typical examples, so the size of each part is agreed according to your needs. Before calling, think about how much firewood you use per season, what you will keep in the storage shed and whether you need an open niche. Also discuss the type of door, the position of the small window and the color of the wood.
- The amount of firewood. The length and depth of the woodshed depend on it.
- The purpose of the storage shed. Will it hold only tools, or garden machinery too, which needs wider doors.
- The niche. Do you need an open part for a cart and other things, or is it better to join it to the woodshed.
- The place. It is convenient to build the woodshed closer to the sauna, the house or an outdoor fireplace so that firewood does not have to be carried far.
The same structure from other angles is shown by the wooden storage shed with an open shelter and the wooden outbuilding with a ventilated board wall. A similar dark wood solution is the storage shed with a single-slope roof No. 13. You will find all the examples in the section wooden storage sheds, garages and shelters, and saunas and summerhouses are often built next to a woodshed.
Care and ordering
Every spring inspect the coating of the wood, especially the bottom boards and the bottom of the post by the metal bracket. 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 so that the doors do not squeak. Before stacking new firewood, it is worth clearing the woodshed of bark and chip residue.
In autumn leaves can collect on a single-slope roof, especially if fruit trees grow nearby, so it is worth inspecting and sweeping it. In winter do not let a thick layer of snow build up, and clear the snow by the open side of the woodshed so that it is easy to reach. Leave a small gap between the walls of the structure and the bushes so that the wood dries quickly after rain.
UAB “Laukbaldis” has worked since 1996 and makes wooden yard structures, saunas, gazebos and oak outdoor furniture. Call +370 687 25388 and quote No. 11. During the call you will discuss the size of the woodshed and the storage shed, the doors, the small window and the color of the finish. Only typical examples are shown on the website, so the structure is made according to the agreed solutions and your plot.
Frequently asked questions
Why do the woodshed walls have gaps?
The gaps between the boards let air move freely, so firewood dries faster and does not get moldy. At the same time the boards hold back most of the rain and snow.
Can the storage shed be locked?
The storage shed has double plank doors with forged hinges and a latch. The locking solution can be discussed when you order.
Can I choose a different color of wood?
Yes, dark brown is only one option. It is worth matching the color to the fence, the house and the other buildings in the yard.
How should firewood be stacked correctly?
It is best to stack firewood on a raised base, leaving a gap between the firewood and the walls. That way air circulates from all sides and the firewood dries faster.
How do I look after a wooden woodshed?
Every year inspect the bottom boards and the bottoms of the posts, and renew the coating that has turned pale. Before stacking new firewood, clear away bark and chip residue.
How do I order this woodshed?
Call us and quote product number 11. We will discuss the size of the woodshed and the storage shed, the doors and the color of the finish.
