Timber / Log store self build query

prezzacc

Evening all.

In an attempt to save a few quid I plan to make a simple timber log store. Seen a few plans but I'm new to woodworking projects wonder if anyone could answer a quick question please.

The structure will be simple, couple 3x3 on the bottom with 4x1s going across to form a Base. Sides will be 2 vertical supports 2x1 and some 4x1 going across these. My question the 2x1 supports need to angled say 20degree to support the sloping roof. If the back (tallest) support is 1.2m tall, how do I know what height the front support will be.. Ie the height to accommodate the slope down from the back?

Does this make sense I'm probably asking a simple question!

Thanks all

getmore4less

You basically have a triangle on top of a rectangle.
The trigonometry for both is simple.

If you are not sure how that is done, make a paper triangle with a protractor.

For a wood store guess ie start with the same length and cut a bit of.

Kiran

It doesn't matter what the lengths are as long and the 2 front are the same length and the 2 back are the same length. Most of my log stores are 100mm higher at the front than the back. This is plenty of fall to shed water.

Failing the rule of thumb approach, post your measurements and I'm sure one of us can work it out for you.

prezzacc

Morning,

Thanks both for the responses. I assume as you say as long as they are equal in height I should be OK.

For reference the size will be max 1.2m at the back. Base will be 85cm across and depth 60cm. Unfortunately it's a very small space I have available but it should get some logs out the shed at least!

Appreciate the help thanks.

prezzacc

I should also note I have basic tools, a mitre box and handsaw will be used!

Kiran

20 degrees over 600mm is about 218mm, personally I'd stick with 100mm as its plenty to shed water. I wouldn't get too caught up in angles as it does make things more complicated. If you measure and cut accurately the angles take care of themselves.

d0nkeyk0ng

prezzacc wrote: »

Morning,

Thanks both for the responses. I assume as you say as long as they are equal in height I should be OK.

For reference the size will be max 1.2m at the back. Base will be 85cm across and depth 60cm. Unfortunately it's a very small space I have available but it should get some logs out the shed at least!

Appreciate the help thanks.

Then the front max height should be around 1m (strictly speaking 98cm).

prezzacc

Thanks again for your help and advice all. Not sure how you got to the answers but ill take your word for it, will probably go around 1.1 for front and see how it goes from there.

Will probably be back to question you if i get stuck on the roof! Think im ok with the rest!

Thanks

glasgowdan

Why are you making it slope down to the front? Doing it the other way makes access easier.

d0nkeyk0ng

prezzacc wrote: »

Not sure how you got to the answers but ill take your word for it

Trigonometry.

glasgowdan wrote: »

Why are you making it slope down to the front? Doing it the other way makes access easier.

Would it not make a difference if the log store is up against the wall of the house? I'd have thought in that situation, encouraging rain to fall forwards and away would be better.

Kiran

d0nkeyk0ng wrote: »

Trigonometry.



Would it not make a difference if the log store is up against the wall of the house? I'd have thought in that situation, encouraging rain to fall forwards and away would be better.

How did you get 202mm by trigonometry? I'm genuinely interested as I got 218mm over a 600mm run? It doesn't matter for the purposes of a log store I'm just double checking I'm not going crazy.


As for the water running off against the building, you need to leave an air gap at the back of the log store too. At 600mm deep I'm assuming 2 rows of logs and you shouldn't put potentially damp/wet logs in direct contact with the building. Either roof direction will work, but sloping backwards is better for access purposes