A guide to owning your own wood log store
The air is crisp and the frost is ever so present which means we long for open crackling fires, hot drinks and lots of warmth. Fire pits are still a very popular choice on colder evenings, with numerous sizes and designs to choose from to suit your garden space.
If you enjoy a family fire pit night, then that means you need logs to burn. Storing logs on wet ground is not a good idea as it makes the logs less efficient when burning due to the moisture, the key is to keep them stored away nice and dry.
How does a log store help?
The log store reduces the exposure that your wooden logs have to the outdoor elements. Excessive rain can cause moisture which impacts the log when burning. Log stores create air flow which is beneficial for the logs and results in more heat when burning them.
How do i correctly stack my firewood?
It doesn't have to take a long time to stack firewood correctly. It is important to not just throw your logs hap-hazardously into your log store. This increases the risk of them falling out and also does not look aesthetically pleasing. The main objective is to allow ventilation around the logs so they dry.
Is there a better time to invest in a log store?
If you are splitting your logs then traditionally this would be done later in the year ready to use for the following year. If you opt for kiln-dried logs these can be bought throughout the year anyway which means that any time is good for a log store.
Best location for a wood log store
It really depends on the size of the wood log store and your garden. If you have a larger garden space, then we would suggest placing it near to the fire pit area to make it easy to transfer the wood for burning.
What makes a wood log store popular?
Not only do wood log stores have a practical value the many designs make them an attractive focal point to a garden. Large circular wood log stores are more of a feature adding interest and design combined with lots of storage.