Holz hausen

[brewpup]

Any one built one. I,m building one a for next years supply. As always struggled to keep logs dry. Just wondering if any one has thoughts on how efficient at drying at centre of heap will be. Mine will be 10ft diameter. Maybe 7ft tall. Might try to do roof with layered logs to mimick thatch. As opposed to a tarp which will prevent moisture escaping.And they look really good.

[Logit]

This was a cute one I spotted on either Arbtalk/Internet a while ago, complete with log roof

[briquette_seller]

Any one built one. I,m building one a for next years supply. As always struggled to keep logs dry. Just wondering if any one has thoughts on how efficient at drying at centre of heap will be. Mine will be 10ft diameter. Maybe 7ft tall. Might try to do roof with layered logs to mimick thatch. As opposed to a tarp which will prevent moisture escaping.And they look really good.

 

I have a customer who buys semi seasoned hardwood from me, and builds the logs like that to dry.

 

They swear by them. She told me it takes approx 8 hours to build.

 

I think they cheated as well, putting a large diameter perforated drainage pipe in the centre, as without it there's kept collapsing.

[big chris the log]

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This was a cute one I spotted on either Arbtalk/Internet a while ago, complete with log roof

 

Looks great seems a pity to take it apart to burn it.

Happy newyear all Chris.

[TGB]

When you stack it, only the logs on the upper 'roof' area need to have their bark facing upwards. Easy to build and steady in high winds.

[brewpup]

Every 3ft square I put a a 2-3ft pallet slat into rough thrown logs which sits on log built edge, as this locks face to inner core. Bricklayer for 27 years in church restoration . So just like a wall tie. Also battering walls in as this must help. just need mortar to truly solid it up:thumbup:

[scbk]

If you can't be bothered with all the stacking, make a ring of mesh or stock fencing, then you can just lob the logs in!

[Farmer Tom]

These things look lovely, and when complete are a good, reasonably waterproof logstore.

Trouble is, when you need to break into one you'll need to move the whole thing into covered storeage. Otherwise it becomes a wet heap.

 

Probably ok for fresh wood in the first year of seasoning, before moving to a proper shed.

I wouldn't like to depend upon it for tonight's firewood.

[Ashes_Firewood]

Someone near me has built one but they haven't sloped the roof that much or left much of an overhang. They've got a tarp on top and the water just runs off and down the face of all the logs so they look absolutely sodden.

[Hodge]

Looks like a waste of time and energy IMO:)