Covered Fire Wood Shed Rack
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There are many ways to store firewood. These range from simple piles to free-standing stacks, to specialized wood shed structures. Usually the goal of storing wood is to keep water away from it and to continue the drying process. There is debate about whether wood will dry more quickly when covered. There is a trade-off between the surface of the wood getting wet vs. allowing as much wind and sun as possible to access the stack. A cover can be almost any material that sheds water – a large piece of plywood, sheet metal, terracotta tiles, or an oiled canvas cloth, even cheap plastic sheeting may also be used. Wood will not dry when completely covered. Ideally pallets or scrap wood should be used to raise the wood from the ground, reducing rot and increasing air flow. |
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The Belgian Fire Ring makes a great addition to any backyard or patio! By adding this fire ring, you can extend your patio season and add a warm ambiance to your outdoor space. This fire ring is constructed from Belgian blocks, which create a durable, yet attractive structure for your backyard. The Belgian blocks are available in a variety of different colors and do not require any cutting for this project, so you can assemble this fire pit with ease.
Dimensions: Approximate size 2' 4" (inner diameter) x 3' 10" (outer diameter) x 10-1/2" H
- Approximate weight of 600 pounds
- Detailed step-by-step instructions are available at the store with purchase. Please stop by our Building Material Desk to obtain these plans
- No cutting required
- Assembly required
- Many other No Cut options available
Dimensions: Approximate size 2' 4" (inner diameter) x 3' 10" (outer diameter) x 10-1/2" H
Storing outdoors: Firewood should be stacked with the bark facing upwards. This allows the water to drain off, and standing frost, ice, or snow to be kept from the wood. Round stacks can be made many ways. Some are piles of wood with a stacked circular wall around them. Others like the American Holz Hausen are more complicated.
A Holz hausen, or "wood house", is a circular method of stacking wood; proponents say it speeds up drying on a relatively small footprint. A traditional holz hausen has a 10-foot diameter, stands 10 feet high, and holds about 6 cords of wood. The walls are made of pieces arranged radially, and tilted slightly inward for stability. The inside pieces are stacked on end to form a chimney for air flow. The top pieces are tilted slightly outward to shed rain and are placed bark side up.
A Holz hausen, or "wood house", is a circular method of stacking wood; proponents say it speeds up drying on a relatively small footprint. A traditional holz hausen has a 10-foot diameter, stands 10 feet high, and holds about 6 cords of wood. The walls are made of pieces arranged radially, and tilted slightly inward for stability. The inside pieces are stacked on end to form a chimney for air flow. The top pieces are tilted slightly outward to shed rain and are placed bark side up.
