Do It Yourself Lumber Storage Racks

Do it yourself lumber storage racks are a great project for homes with fireplaces. The storage racks can be created for the back porch or the patio. The racks will keep the racks safe from the elements and prevent you from having to go far to get wood for the fireplace.

Tools and Materials Needed

Many of the tools needed for the project can be found around your home. If not, they can be rented or purchased at your local hardware or home improvement store. A screw gun is needed to drill in the screws that will hold the rack together. A circular saw and tape measure will be used to measure and cut the wood. You can use a circular saw or an electric miter saw for the woodcutting. It is also a good idea to use a level to make sure everything on the rack is straight. If you prefer to use nuts and bolts instead of the screws, you will need a thumb wrench. The racks will me constructed with 2x4s.

Where to Build the Racks

The location for the racks is also important. You do not want to install them on a structure that will not hold them up. A wall in the garage or storage building is good places to install the racks because the walls there are sturdy. If parts of the structure are hanging, you can screw those back in to make them sturdy again and then add the lumber storage racks. You want to avoid hanging them above the area where people or cars are. If you do decide to hang them overhead, make sure they are very secure.

How to Construct

If the lumber storage rack will go overhead make sure the nuts and bolts are secured to the wood frame so they will not fall. The nuts and bolts should be used instead of any other fasteners because they can support the racks much better. Angle supports should be used under the shelves to add more support. The lumber racks that are being made for the floor only can have wheels added to make transporting the wood much easier.