Log store

[Stubby]

Our log store was originally a hide out for catholic priests during the reformation in 1550's?

 

I'll take some more pics on Monday of the roof construction it's something to behold!!

 

 

1550 eh ? Should be seasoned by now .

[tony_t3d]

[emoji23] [emoji23] I should bloody hope so. Henry vii could have planted them ..

[Ironbark]

Here's the first wood store that I built.

 

 

I'm thinking of building a logstore very similar to the one MonsterMonster built, but instead of digging and backfilling the uprights, i was going to use 100 x 600mm fence post spikes (only 450mm in the ground).

 

Do you think these would be secure enough? The structure would obviously be freestanding, so it's really just the wind getting under it and lifting the spikes out of the ground that i'm worried about. It's going a fairly heavy soil.

[spandit]

I would have thought you'd be fine, especially once it's full of logs (assuming the base is connected to the uprights)

[Ironbark]

I would have thought you'd be fine, especially once it's full of logs (assuming the base is connected to the uprights)

 

Yes, that's the thing, it won't have any floor. I keep log in cages made from stock fencing on pallets and move them in an out with forks.

 

Logically if I have 12 post and each can resist 100 kgs of upwards pulley, them I sure i'm worrying over nothing. Thanks.

[Farmer Tom]

I'd prefer the base not to be connected to the uprights.

Or at least so that the layers of pallets on the bottom can be moved out so I can dust out under them. Otherwise it'll build up in there and block the underfloor airflow.

[MonsterMonster]

I'm thinking of building a logstore very similar to the one MonsterMonster built, but instead of digging and backfilling the uprights, i was going to use 100 x 600mm fence post spikes (only 450mm in the ground).

 

Do you think these would be secure enough? The structure would obviously be freestanding, so it's really just the wind getting under it and lifting the spikes out of the ground that i'm worried about. It's going a fairly heavy soil.

If your roof is of similar construction, onduline sheet, the chances are that they would rip off before lifting the weight of the structure in high winds. I used quick set cement for my posts giving me the comfort that they will not shift. I used about 1.5 to 2 bags per post which might be cheaper than spikes.

 

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[swinny]

I could do with doing something like that but would need to have it quite tall to stack ibc's 2 high either that or do away with the inc's all together

 

How many cube can you get in that shelter loose?

 

Cheers

[Ironbark]

If your roof is of similar construction, onduline sheet, the chances are that they would rip off before lifting the weight of the structure in high winds. I used quick set cement for my posts giving me the comfort that they will not shift. I used about 1.5 to 2 bags per post which might be cheaper than spikes.

 

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Reason I was going to use spikes is mainly because I have 8 foot posts already which with spikes will allow me to drive a compact tractor underneath. If i sink my 8 foot posts in 2 foot I'll have to fold the ROPS every time. How long were your posts? Thanks