I am going to build storage for the firewood in the wall next to our fireplace. My goal is something similar to this:
The question is, what should this be built from? I have experience working with drywall and have found "Hårdgips" at Norgips, but the question is whether it will hold up in the long run? I'm thinking of using drywall and installing metal corner protectors. Do you think that will work, or do I need to build it out of lightweight concrete or something similar?
Consideration, how much do you burn, should it be refilled continuously, etc.
My question might be silly but had the same thoughts about similar things, but realized it was crazy for us to carry in firewood in a basket and then stack it again.
Thought, how much do you burn, should it be refilled continuously, etc. My question might be silly, but I had the same thoughts about similar things, but realized it was crazy for us to carry in wood in a basket and then stack it again.
You are right, Anders. For us, it's now more of a decor thing than anything else. We think it looks nice to have it next to the insert, and we will have space for it between the insert and the outer wall. I think now on a daily basis we will bring in wood in a basket and burn it.
But with that thought, the storage doesn't need to hold much, so maybe it would work if we make it out of hard plaster after all
Suggestion, use milky glass (perhaps a bit thicker laminated) that is glued on the sides.
Easy to wipe clean if they get dirty and almost invisible inside the hole.
If it's just the decorative function you're after, perhaps you can consider making a "fake" firewood storage, or just do a part, maybe the lower part, in that way.
Install a 40cm base cabinet type for storing fire starters, matches, and similar items.
Set the cabinet a few cm recessed and paint the door black.
Cut logs into various 5-7 cm lengths and glue them onto the door to look like stacked logs.
If you want firewood to burn, you can arrange space on top of the cabinet, making the cabinet even more invisible.
Mechanical resistance is one thing, resistance to dirt is another. I made such a niche (I only have a visualization) as a decoration, but I assure you that in winter, when there is no wood, you will always use what you have at hand. So the decorative function is fiction, or will it be just an ink made of thin slices of wood. To fulfill this function best, I would use cement boards that are hard and easy to clean, e.g. Cembrit
Mechanical resistance is one thing, resistance to dirt is another. I made such a niche (I only have a visualization) as a decoration, but I assure you that in winter, when there is no wood, you will always use what you have at hand. So the decorative function is fiction, or will it be just an ink made of thin slices of wood. To fulfill this function best, I would use cement boards that are hard and easy to clean, e.g. Cembrit
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Hi. Sounds interesting with Cembrit. As far as I can find it is a board similar to plasterboard? If so I would much rather use that. I would prefer being able to construct the frame in timber.
If possible could you link to what you’re thinking would work?
Thanks!
