Each of our wood stores is designed with functionality and style in mind, offering a simple yet effective way to manage your firewood while enhancing your outdoor living space.
Log Store Design Features
Our log store designs are built around effective airflow and weather protection. With slatted sides, an open front, and an angled roof, your logs are shielded from direct rain while still benefiting from natural air circulation and sunlight, perfect for seasoning freshly cut “green” wood.
The elevated floor design prevents damp from the ground, while the open-fronted structure ensures easy access when it’s time to grab a few logs for the fire.
How to Stack Logs in a Log Store
Proper log stacking is key to long-term firewood storage:
- Encourage airflow: Stack your logs loosely, leaving small gaps between pieces to allow air to move freely.
- Orientation matters: Place logs bark-side down and cut sides up to help moisture evaporate.
- Avoid the rain: Position your log store so that the prevailing wind doesn’t blow rain directly into the front opening.
- Safety first: Keep stacks below 3ft high to prevent accidental toppling.
Following these steps helps prevent dampness and ensures your firewood stays in excellent burning condition.
Do Log Stores Need to Be Waterproof?
It’s a common misconception that log stores should be completely waterproof. In fact, logs need to breathe and dry naturally, trapping moisture inside can cause mould and rot.
Our slatted designs promote consistent airflow while the sloped, weatherproof roof protects from heavy rain. Simply keep your log store positioned away from direct exposure to strong winds and driving rain to maintain the perfect drying environment.
How to Store Logs Outside
If you’re storing logs outdoors:
- Raise your logs off the ground using a pallet or support base to avoid damp.
- Keep a small gap between the back of your log pile and any wall or fence to allow air to circulate.
- Stack neatly and safely to a moderate height, around 3ft is ideal.
These simple steps ensure your firewood stays dry, accessible, and safe to use throughout the year.
More Garden Storage Options
Looking for other ways to keep your garden organised? Explore our full range of garden storage solutions, including:
- Bike Storage
- Bin Stores
- Garden Tool Storage
