What makes a good wood store?
Make sure the log store you invest in is made from pressure treated timber (also known as tanalised) and ideally from an FSC approved sustainable source. This is important as the wood has been treated to protect it from the worst of the British weather, will not rot and should last up to 15 years.
Do logs get wet in log store?
If you don’t protect your firewood from ground level too, the bottom layer of logs will get wet. Rot and mould may even spread to other logs, leaving you with firewood that is unfit for purpose.
Should a log store be enclosed?
It is much better for your log store to be slatted and open – surface rain will simply evaperate with the wind, and you won’t find any nasty surprises when taking your logs out weeks or months later. Our log store is slatted and open fronted, making it the ideal storage solution for your logs.
Where is the best place to put a log store?
south facing
Ideally, you want your log store to be south facing where there is a wind or a draft. However, you may find this location is not close to your house and in the middle of winter you will have to brave the cold to bring in more logs.
Does a log store need to be waterproof?
Whether you buy your wood kiln-fired and ready to burn, or green and ready to dry out over the year, you are going to need a sturdy, waterproof log store for firewood to keep your stash comfortable in the wait to winter.
How do you build a log shelter?
Choose trees that are straight. To cut them down, drive your axe into the log at knee height. Then make another cut to create a wedge shape. On the opposite side of the log, about 2 inches above the first cut you made, drive the axe in again and the tree should start to fall away from you.
What direction should logs face?
Ideally, you want your log store to be south facing where there is a wind or a draft. However, you may find this location is not close to your house and in the middle of winter you will have to brave the cold to bring in more logs.
How deep should my log store be?
A good general suggestion is 1.85 m high, 60 cm deep and 2 m wide. When buying the posts (or cutting them to size), remember they also have to be sunk into the ground by at least 30 cm. What tools do you need? It can be a good idea to fit an extra shelf near the bottom of the store, as well as the middle shelf.
Which direction should a wood store face?
What is the best way to store logs outside?
How to store logs outside
- Stack Logs Neatly.
- Consider Location Carefully.
- Avoid Tree Cover.
- Don’t Leave Logs In A Heap.
- Use Pallets where possible.
- Provide Good Circulation.
- Tarpaulin Cover.
- Wooden log store.
How do you waterproof a log store?
Waterproofing is key for a log store for firewood. We recommend Cuprinol Ducksback: a wax-enriched, water-repellant, non-drip paint. Proofing your wood will increase its longevity and effectiveness and help your wood store stay cosy and dry all winter.
Which is the best way to build a log store?
For easy access, a log store with an open front is preferable, so you’ll be wanting to build a three-sided structure with a base and roof. It’s crucial that air is allowed circulate through the wood, so leave gaps between the slatted sides and back of your store.
Do you need a roof for a log store?
There’s no need to leave gaps in the roof, just make sure it slopes away from the front and overhangs the back and sides to allow water to run off. And as with all exterior timber structures, make sure the wood you use to build it has been treated for outdoor use.
How big should the gaps be in a log store?
It’s crucial that air is allowed circulate through the wood, so leave gaps between the slatted sides and back of your store. My Rowlinson store is made up of slats measuring 100mm x 18mm, with 35mm gaps between each one.
Is it important to store firewood in a log store?
It’s important to store your firewood correctly and our new log store will hopefully help us to do so.