Adsibob Posted April 21, 2024 Share Posted April 21, 2024 (edited) This ismy shed: I would like to stack more firewood under the overhang of the roof (projects 60cm past the shed walls). But to do that, I need to erect a support as otherwise the wood piles collapse. I was thinking of anchoring some steel cables to the ground, and running 5 or so cables, 10cm apart up vertically, from floor anchors to the overhang, where I would fasten them to the underside of the overhanging roof. I would do this either side of the area that currently has wood stacked up, so as to give that area “side supports”. In this way I make a highly breathable side support that is also aesthetically minimalist, and will virtually be invisible from our house. Can anyone foresee any issues with this? 1) What thickness cable do I need? 2) How do I anchor it to the ground (it’s just pebbles in the plastic shed base trays, sitting on 20cm or so of compacted MOT scalping. 3) how do I fasten it neatly to the underside of the overhanging roof (made of pine I believe - so strong but certainly not hardwood strong)? Edited April 21, 2024 by Adsibob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted April 21, 2024 Author Share Posted April 21, 2024 Was thinking of using a kit like this: https://www.gsproducts.co.uk/steel-wire-rope-catenary-kit-2-50-meters/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8pKxBhD_ARIsAPrG45nfntOg_EqiZ-SOY3Ef-CLS_p9BFRqlyxSJEsXNy7ltmJWySFTxHQcaApwjEALw_wcB But can’t think how to fix this to the ground, given my shed base is not really something you can fix to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted April 22, 2024 Share Posted April 22, 2024 (edited) Ground anchors.. might be cheaper elsewhere? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ground-Anchor-Heavy-Trampolines-Anchoring/dp/B0BRTTCZXW/ref=asc_df_B0BRTTCZXW/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=658855764650&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15985417671135510135&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045888&hvtargid=pla-2195966870085&psc=1&mcid=50cb5f09417a3df788aaba711c0c104a Edited April 22, 2024 by Temp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuerteStu Posted April 22, 2024 Share Posted April 22, 2024 I've seen people build 'modular' storage from pallets that look pleasing to the eye. 4 boxes that stack on top of each other, self supporting, they distribute the weight as they act like shelving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuerteStu Posted April 22, 2024 Share Posted April 22, 2024 Like this, but 4 together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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