A Frugalman’s Shed is one without a roof. Pile covers are used in place of a roof. The structure is made out of I-beams or treated wood poles imbedded in the ground. Shade-Dri® curtains are hung from cables stretched from beam to beam. This keeps most rain from entering the stacks of lumber while keeping most of the sun, wind and dirt off the stacks. The closer the stacks of lumber are to each other, the less rain will hit the stacks. Make sure that the curtains will not rub against the lumber when the wind blows. *In some states there may not be property taxes levied for a structure without a roof.

Figure 1:
Top section of curtain is attached to support cable with quick links or spring links. Each support cable should not be over 40 feet long.

Figure 2:
Eye bolt or eye screw and turnbuckle provide tension adjustment to support cable from which the curtain hangs. Attach cable to turnbuckle with at least 3 cable clamps.

Figure 3:
For windy areas a crossed rope barrier should be used to protect the curtain from the rough edges of the lumber. For access to the bay simply untie the laced curtain at the bottom and pull to one side using the pull rope, untie the crossed barrier on the bottom to gain access to the lumber.

Figure 4:
Pull rope is tied to top corner of curtain to easily pull open curtain for bay access.

Figure 5:
Lace rope or cord through curtain grommets on the side and around support posts to secure curtains.

Figure 6:
It is recommended that pile covers are be placed on top of the stacks of lumber.