Firewood Storage – Log Stores & Firewood Racks for Outdoors
Keep your logs neatly organised with practical firewood storage for the garden. A suitable log store provides a dedicated place for firewood and can help protect logs from direct rain and snow while keeping your supply tidy and easily accessible. Depending on the design, firewood storage can be positioned near the house, shed, patio or another suitable location in the garden.
At Intergard you will find log stores and firewood racks in different sizes and designs. The right solution depends on the space available, the amount of firewood you want to store and where you intend to position it. Before ordering, check the external dimensions and individual product specifications to make sure the chosen model fits your garden and storage requirements.
When storing logs outdoors, protection from precipitation is not the only consideration. Air circulation around the firewood is also important. Avoid unnecessarily enclosing the entire wood supply and, where possible, prevent prolonged direct contact between the logs and damp ground.
Explore the firewood storage, log stores and log racks available from Intergard below. Create a practical dedicated space for your logs and keep your firewood organised, accessible and, depending on the construction, protected from direct exposure to the weather.
What is firewood storage?
Firewood storage is a structure or designated space used to keep logs and firewood neatly organised. It provides a dedicated place for your wood supply and, depending on its design, can help protect logs from direct rain and snow.
Outdoor firewood storage is available in different sizes and designs. Options can include compact log racks, larger log stores and covered firewood storage. The most suitable solution depends primarily on the amount of wood you want to keep and the space available.
Why use a log store for firewood?
A log store keeps firewood organised in one place and can help protect the wood from direct exposure to the weather. It also provides a more practical alternative to leaving loose logs or separate piles of wood around the garden.
A suitable firewood store can help you:
- keep firewood neatly stacked;
- protect logs from direct rain and snow;
- create a dedicated place for your wood supply;
- keep firewood easily accessible;
- allow air to circulate around the logs, depending on the design.
Outdoor firewood storage
Outdoor firewood storage provides a practical way to keep logs in the garden or close to the house. Choose a suitable, stable location and consider both the external dimensions of the log store and the space required to load and remove firewood safely.
Protection from precipitation is important, but a firewood store does not necessarily need to be completely enclosed. When storing logs, it is also important to avoid unnecessarily trapping moisture around the wood.
Firewood store, log store or log rack?
Firewood storage is the broad term, while log store and log rack generally describe particular types of storage for logs. The exact construction and design will vary between products.
A compact log rack may be suitable for keeping a smaller supply of firewood. If you need to store a larger quantity of logs, a larger outdoor log store may be more practical. Compare the dimensions, construction and product specifications before choosing.
Where should I position a log store?
Position a log store on a suitable, stable surface where the structure can stand securely and the firewood remains easy to access. Also consider exposure to rain, wind and the surrounding area.
A location relatively close to the house can be convenient if you regularly use a wood-burning stove or fireplace. However, the best position depends on the layout of your garden and the space available. Leave sufficient room to fill the store and remove logs safely.
What size log store do I need?
The right size log store depends on the amount of firewood you want to keep and the space available in your garden. Measure the intended location before choosing a model.
Check:
- the available width;
- the available depth;
- the available height;
- the external dimensions of the log store;
- the space required for loading and removing logs;
- the amount of firewood you normally want to keep.
The largest model is not automatically the best choice. Choose firewood storage that suits both your normal supply of logs and the available space.
How should firewood be stored outside?
Store firewood outside where it is protected from direct precipitation while allowing air to circulate around the logs. Where possible, also avoid prolonged direct contact between the firewood and damp ground.
Stack the logs securely so that the pile cannot easily move or fall. A purpose-designed outdoor log store or firewood rack makes it easier to create a dedicated and organised storage area.
Should a log store be open or enclosed?
A log store does not need to be completely enclosed to provide practical firewood storage. Protection from direct rain and snow can be combined with open sections that allow air to circulate around the logs.
The most suitable construction depends on the location, design and individual product. A completely enclosed structure should therefore not automatically be considered better for storing firewood.
Does a log store need a roof?
A roof can help protect firewood from direct rain and snow. The amount of protection provided will depend on the dimensions and construction of the store as well as wind and weather conditions.
Always check the specifications of the individual product. Unless specifically confirmed, do not assume that a particular log store provides completely waterproof storage.
How do you stack logs in a log store?
Stack logs securely so that the pile remains stable and individual pieces cannot easily move or fall out. Take the dimensions and construction of the firewood store into account.
Do not load a log store in a way that could make the structure unstable or overload individual components. Follow the assembly and usage instructions supplied with the particular product.
Log stores for small gardens
A compact log store can provide practical firewood storage even in a small garden. Pay particular attention to the width and depth and choose a model that suits the amount of wood you actually intend to keep.
Carefully measuring the location beforehand also helps prevent the log store from unnecessarily obstructing paths, doors, gates or other frequently used areas.
Wooden or metal log store?
Both timber and metal can be used for firewood storage, with differences in appearance, construction and maintenance requirements. Check the individual product information to see which materials are available from Intergard.
Base your choice on the product specifications, dimensions, location, preferred appearance and any maintenance requirements. Properties such as treatment, corrosion resistance or lifespan should only be attributed to an individual model when confirmed in its specifications.
How-to: choosing and positioning a log store
Follow these steps when choosing outdoor firewood storage:
- Estimate your firewood supply. Consider how much firewood you normally want to keep in storage.
- Choose the location. Find a practical position with a suitable and stable surface.
- Measure the available space. Check the width, depth and height before ordering.
- Compare external dimensions. Make sure the chosen log store actually fits the intended location.
- Consider exposure to the weather. Choose a location and design that can help protect the logs from direct precipitation.
- Allow for air circulation. Avoid unnecessarily trapping moisture around the wood supply.
- Assemble the log store correctly. Follow the assembly instructions and ensure that the structure is stable before filling it.
- Stack the firewood safely. Arrange the logs so they cannot easily fall from the store or make it unstable.
- Check the storage regularly. Inspect the structure, stability and wood supply periodically.
Combine firewood storage with firewood
Firewood and firewood storage serve two different purposes: firewood is the fuel, while a log store provides a dedicated place to keep it. Keeping these as separate product categories makes it easier to choose exactly what you need.
If you use a wood-burning stove, fireplace or suitable outdoor fire and want to build up a supply of logs, you can combine your log store with suitable firewood from Intergard.
Firewood storage in winter
An outdoor log store is particularly practical when you want to keep a supply of firewood ready for the colder months. It keeps the logs organised and, depending on its construction, can help protect the wood from direct rain and snow.
Firewood storage is not exclusively a winter product. If you use a suitable fire pit or outdoor fireplace during spring, summer or autumn, a permanent log store can also provide a practical place for keeping firewood throughout the year.
Buy firewood storage from Intergard
At Intergard you will find firewood storage, log stores and firewood racks in different designs. Compare dimensions, construction, materials and individual product specifications to find a solution that suits your available space and normal firewood supply.
With the right log store, you can create a dedicated place for your firewood and keep the logs organised, accessible and protected from direct exposure to the weather.
Frequently asked questions about firewood storage
What is a log store?
A log store is a structure designed to keep firewood and logs neatly stacked and organised. Depending on its construction, it can also help protect the wood from direct exposure to rain and snow.
Can I store firewood outside?
Yes, firewood can be stored outside when the storage location is suitable. Protect the logs from direct precipitation while allowing sufficient air circulation around the wood.
Where should I put a log store?
Place a log store on a suitable, stable surface where it can stand securely and remain easily accessible. Also consider rain, wind, available space and the surrounding area.
What size log store do I need?
The right size depends on your normal supply of firewood and the space available. Measure the intended location and compare it with the external dimensions of the log store before ordering.
Should a log store be completely enclosed?
No, a log store does not necessarily need to be completely enclosed. Air circulation around stored firewood is also an important consideration.
Does a log store need a roof?
A roof can help protect firewood from direct rain and snow. The actual protection provided depends on the design, dimensions and weather conditions.
Can firewood be stored directly on the ground?
Prolonged direct contact with damp ground is best avoided where possible. A suitable firewood storage structure can help keep your logs organised away from a wet surface.
How should logs be stacked safely?
Stack logs securely so that they cannot easily move, roll or fall from the pile. Take the construction and usage instructions of the log store into account.
What is the difference between a log store and a log rack?
A log store is a broad term for a structure used to store firewood, while a log rack usually refers to a more open rack-style design. The exact construction depends on the individual product.
Can a log store stay outside all year?
This depends on the material, construction and specifications of the individual product. Follow the assembly, use and maintenance instructions for the particular model.