[Greenbuilding] wood shed

[John Salmen]

I like the german round stack (holzmiete) here is a link to one version
http://www.thechimneysweep.ca/6seasoningwood.html. They mention a 7'dia x
7'ht is about 2 cords. 

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[mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org] On Behalf Of Corwyn
Sent: February-14-12 7:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [Greenbuilding] wood shed

On 2/14/2012 10:25 AM, Sacie Lambertson wrote:
> We are waaay ahead of ourselves in accumulating wood for our stove, 
> several years ahead in terms of stockpiling.  So we decided to build 
> ourselves a wood shed rather than continue what is now a pretty long 
> line of wood stacked neatly.  Bottom line, we ran out of tin to cover 
> our stacks.  I know a number of you have wood sheds so I'm curious 
> what size and more importantly what configuration works best for you.

My current plan (i.e. no personal experience here) is to build a roof to
cover a year's supply.  For me, that is two cords.  I use 16" logs, so I
tend to stack 12 foot long piles 8 feet high (one cord).  Two such stacks
side by side would give a 12 foot by 4 foot footprint.  4 - 4x4 posts at the
end of the stacks to hold up the roof, and simultaneously contain the wood;
Something to keep the wood off the ground; Piles accessible from all both
sides.  Thicker than two stacks seems like it would not get enough drying.
More years supply needed, the shed could just be extended (in the long
direction).

At some point however, you should stop stockpiling.  Sell the leftovers or
whatever.

Looking to hear other ideas.

Thank You Kindly,

Corwyn

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