What depth should a log store be?
Measure out where the posts are to be placed, and decide how wide and how high you want to make your store. A good general suggestion is 1.85 m high, 60 cm deep and 2 m wide.
Do logs get wet in log store?
Wooden log store Usually the front is left open; although this can cause problems with hard driving rain, however you will usually find that it is only the front face of the logs that get wet and these will soon dry with the natural action of the wind and sun.
What angle should a log store roof be?
The roof should have at least a fifteen degree slope to ensure the rain runs off easily. It may be prudent to have the slope of the roof to the back, so that when you collect wood on a rainy day, you do not get even more wet.
Why are log stores open at the front?
Log stores are open at the front to let the air in, which will then circulate around the log pile, slowly drying out the wood. Without this air flow, the wood won’t dry out properly, creating an unpleasantly damp, moldy atmosphere, and it will take forever to lose that sap.
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.
Do you need doors on a log store?
There is simply no reason for a log store to have doors; if some water makes its way in the last thing you need on a warm day is to create a greenhouse effect within your log store. Having a log store with doors encourages humid environments in which mould and various insects can thrive.
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.
Do log stores need ventilation?
The reason for this is that logs, even when kiln dried, still need to breath when stored outside; this ensures good ventilation and avoids problems with humidity and mould growth. Having a log store with doors encourages humid environments in which mould and various insects can thrive.
Should I cover the front of my log store?
Avoid sitting the log store on grass or soil. A logstore or woodshed provides you with covered shelter from the rain. A log store does have an open front so during really wet weather I would recommend placing tarpaulin over the front of it to keep it dry.
Does a log store need a roof?
Log Stores Keep Off the Rain Sloping roofs are best as they aid efficient rainwater run-off.
Does a log store have to be in the sun?
Stored firewood should be kept as far away from the home as possible as it can attract pests. Also, the location should ideally be in sunlight and be easily accessible. To dry and season the firewood it needs to sit in the sun and be in a space where the wind can reach it for around 6 months.
Should a log store have a back?
Dry firewood burns quicker, is easier to light and provides better heat than wood with more moisture. Firewood needs to be stored in a dry area up off of the ground that allows good air circulation around the logs. Keep the back of your wood store slightly away from a wall to allow good air circulation around the logs.
How do you build a log store?
This is how to build a log store: 1. Build the front and back frames of the log store. Start with the front frame of the log store and lay out the two side posts, one of the floor structure pieces and one of the long roof structure pieces. Drill two holes through the top and bottom of each main post.
What makes a log store the ideal small space?
Constructed from pressure treated timber in a natural finish or brown finish, the log stores are ideal for smaller spaces due to the small footprint. The slatted base construction and raised floor and lower back panel increase the efficiency of airflow, allowing more air to circulate.
What size bolts do I need to build a log store?
Cladding (38x19mm): 32 x 0.669 m lengths (for sides), 20 x 1.718 m lengths (for back) Bolts & Nuts: 10 x M8 100mm bolts, nut & washer, 10 x M8 125mm bolt and nut (we used 150mm because we couldn’t find 125mm) 1. Build the front and back frames of the log store.
Can I add a door to my log store?
All log stores can be added with doors including heavy-duty fixings also with a kindling shelf for extra storage. Timber is sourced from FSC approved, sustainable sources, so as well as lasting for years you can be sure that it is environmentally sound too. Items 1 – 21 of 39