I have some scrap wood that I was thinking of cutting up and burning in the stove. I have nowhere to store it, so I was thinking of building a wood shed on the side of the garage. I've checked out some pictures of others and most have it completely open. Doesn't it get exposed to the weather then? I'm thinking about it getting wet. I also don't think it's particularly attractive to see the wood. Can you enclose it with "real" walls? I plan to have it open underneath to allow air in and, of course, on top. I'm planning to have a roof with roof tiles.
One wants to dry the firewood before burning it, which is why it is left for the wind to blow through. Of course, it sometimes gets exposed to a little rain, but it's superficial moisture that dries quickly when the weather improves. If desired, one can put up sparse walls, but then it will take longer for the firewood to dry.
There's nothing like a well-stacked woodpileemde said:
My scrap wood has been outside in a pile all summer so it looks pretty bone dry anyway. I only use the stove for a bit of coziness. Possibly a little support heat when it's really cold outside.Korvgubbe said:
Then it should work to stack it a bit sparsely so you hide it but let a little air in?
I think that sounds absolutely excellent. As long as it's tight against rainwater at the top. And the walls and front are built sparsely so the air gets access.emde said:
Timber is usually dry to begin with compared to firewood so it should be fine. Since you have a stove, I assume you will replenish your wood supply with "real" firewood later on; in that case, remember to let the wood sit for two years to really dry out.