How to Stack Logs

I take a perverse pleasure in everything involved in getting ready for winter, chopping the logs and cutting kindling and then waiting for the first night that is cold enough to justify lighting a fire. Here in Dorset the nights are beginning to get colder and another job on the list is stacking my firewood to make sure it is ready for the fire. 

Firewood just dumped in a heap will not dry and does not burn well.

There is nothing more disappointing than getting a fire going and having it go out. Or worse still creating a smoky smelly fire without any heat, all because of damp logs. Ordering firewood is something owners of log burners and fireplaces are used to, but if it isn't then properly stacked to air and dry, your fire will end in disaster. 

A Pile of Logs Will Not Dry

1. Choose A log Store with Care There are lots of log stores to choose from and inevitably the amount of space you have available will be a determining factor and taking time to consider your purchase will pay dividends. Here at Dorset Log Stores we have a range of log stores of all different sizes and designs to fit into any garden. 
2. Think about where your log store is located To ensure good air flow, your log store should ideally be sited on a concrete or gravel base, avoiding soil and grass. Standing away from walls and garden buildings will further ensure the air can move freely and maximise the drying of your firewood. Exposure to a sunny aspect is always preferable and will also help dry any moist or unseasoned logs. Visit our info page for more advice.
3. Stack logs with maximum ventilation Apart from looking tidy, stacking your logs in neat rows allows you to take advantage of all the space available and more importantly, allows air to circulate enabling logs to dry and season. To ensure proper drying, ventilation is key and our log stores have a ¾" (19mm) gap between each board to ensure an adequate airflow, to remove the moisture from your logs in the shortest possible period. It is always interesting to see how heavy the logs are when they first arrive and how light they have become after they have been seasoned.
4. Be safe When stacking your log store think about protecting your hands from splinters by wearing gloves, and squashed toes by wearing sturdy footwear. To ensure your log pile remains stable, do not stack too high and do not leave spaces large enough for children or pets to crawl between.

The Melbury Log Store

For more information on our log stores, you can leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345916 to speak to a member of the Dorset Log Stores team. 


Thanks for Reading
James

Please Leave Safe

Do you get that sinking feeling when you go to your post box and find that little card from the courier or postie saying that your parcel has been 'left safe' or worse still "undelivered". It's always the same, you pop out for a few minutes to the shop or to walk the dog and that the exact moment they choose to make the delivery. 

Whilst delivery drivers try to find ingenious ways to deliver when we are out, including leaving in the recycling bin, under the wheelbarrow or with a well intentioned neighbour, there is still the frustrated feeling when you can't just come home to find your goods have been safely delivered. 

The Parcel Delivery Hut

I am loathe to mention that Christmas is fast approaching and already the tins of chocolates and seasons greetings cards are beginning to appear on the supermarket shelves, but the reality is that more of us are shopping on-line and will be receiving our shopping by mail this year. If you don't want soggy parcels or to chase around the neighbourhood then Dorset Log Stores have the answer. The Parcel Delivery Hut means never having to wait-in again!

iBin for Parcel Storage

Built to our high standards with quality tanilith-e treated timbers and with either a locking latch or a combination bolt, the parcel delivery hut is a stylish and robust weatherproof store. Supply the courier with the code for the combination bolt and it means that multiple deliveries can be made all day to your Parcel House whilst you are out. 

If you feel like you don't have room for a Parcel Delivery Hut but you still need something that will take care of the 'leave-safe' criteria. Made in the UK, the iBin is 16" x 16" x 28" (h), a lockable tough metal box in a range of colour options. If a signature is required, the iBin has a unique label affixed to the underside of the lid which is accepted as a delivery signature when scanned by the courier.

Once installed, both items offer you a complete solution for all your future home deliveries. Of course if these parcel delivery boxes are too large then perhaps a post box would be more suitable?

For more information on our post and parcel boxes you can leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345916 to speak to a member of our team. 


Thanks for Reading
James