Large log stores, from 1m3 upwards, are built for households where the stove is a serious heat source rather than an occasional treat. There's room here to hold a full winter of seasoned wood for daily fires, so you aren't topping up from the log merchant every few weeks or burning damp logs before they're ready.
Every store is made from pressure-treated timber with a vented back that keeps air moving through the stack, plus a kindling shelf for smaller fuel. The sloped roof sheds rain while the raised base protects the bottom layer from ground moisture, so wood seasons evenly right through the pile.
Because these are larger units, plan your space before ordering and site the store on firm, level ground within easy reach of the house for quick winter refills.
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Large log stores start at 1m3 and rise from there, holding enough seasoned wood to see a household through a winter of daily fires. As a rough guide, one cubic metre of neatly stacked split logs equals a good few weeks of regular burning, so a 1.5m3 or larger unit reduces how often you reorder.
For many households, yes. These stores are sized for homes where the stove is a serious heat source, holding enough seasoned wood to get through winter without constantly topping up from the log merchant. Actual coverage depends on how hot you run the stove and how many rooms you heat, but a 1m3-plus store buys real breathing room.
Because they hold serious volume, large log stores have a bigger footprint than compact models, so measure your space before ordering. Allow room to open and stack from the front, plus a gap behind for airflow if it sits against a fence or wall. Siting it on firm, level ground keeps the frame square and stable when loaded.
Yes. The large log stores here are built from pressure-treated timber designed to withstand damp British winters, with the preservative driven into the wood rather than just brushed on. A vented back keeps air moving through a heavy stack, and the sloped roof sheds rain so the timber and your firewood both stay protected season after season.
Larger stores usually arrive as flat-pack panels that bolt or screw together, and most people find them straightforward with basic tools. Because the panels are sizeable and can be heavy, it's easier and safer with two people. Build the store in its final position on level ground, as a fully assembled large unit is awkward to move afterwards.
