Firewood storage box
Unlike an apartment building, the owners of private suburban real estate heat independently. Depending on the available communications and capabilities, some heat their homes with a gas or electric boiler, others have stove heating in the old fashioned way. The stove fuel is usually briquettes (Fuel briquettes), pellets (What are pellets?) Or firewood. When heating a house with firewood, you must have a special structure for storing firewood — a stand (firebox or woodpile). Also, fireboxes are necessary for those who have a fireplace or a bath.
HOW TO STORE FIREWOOD?
You can store firewood both indoors and on the site. In both the first and second cases, the following requirements are imposed on the arrangement of the firebox:
- free access to the structure;
- location away from sources of fire;
- protection from the effects of weather conditions (if the firebox is located outside);
- stacked firewood must be ventilated, in this regard, when arranging a firewood, the floor is raised. Also, the walls of the structure should not be «blank».
Note: The firewood stand can be either stationary or portable. However, as a rule, many have two options at once. A stationary large firewood box is placed on the street to store the entire supply, and small portions of firewood are periodically brought into the house.
STORING FIREWOOD IN THE HOUSE
For home storage, small portable firewoods are usually chosen, but some owners in their homes set aside a special place to store a large amount of firewood. In any case, the structure for storing firewood must fit into the interior of the room.
Compact portable wood burning rack for home
Stationary firebox in the room
A good option would also be a stationary structure in the form of a rack, which can be placed both vertically along the wall and horizontally. When placed horizontally, such a rack can function as a bench or table.
Firewood shelf
Important! It is recommended to purchase structures that have a bottom. This will help avoid debris and chips on the floor. Also, this design will protect the flooring from damage.
DRIVER WITH A SET
Fire boxes with a set are very popular nowadays. Especially such designs are purchased by those who have a fireplace.
Fireplace log
As a rule, in addition to the firebox itself, the set includes a brush, a poker, tongs and a scoop. These tools help keep your fireplace clean and tidy.
STORAGE OF FIREWOOD IN THE SITE
As a rule, the main stock of firewood is stored on the site in a specially designated place. This is especially true for those who have stove heating and need to stock up on a large amount of firewood for the winter.
Street fire box
Nicely laid firewood can be a decorative element. However, it is not recommended to store firewood in an open-air area; a canopy should be made.
Laying firewood in the form of a tree
Note: Ordinary outdoor firewoods are a relatively small structure in the form of a barn or utility block. However, some owners make a real work of art out of them.
Firewood on the plot
MATERIAL FOR MANUFACTURE
Various materials are currently used for the manufacture of wood burning stoves, sometimes even the most unusual ones.
Note: It is worth noting that the fire boxes can be purchased ready-made, or you can do it yourself. This does not require special skills in construction, and in some cases even expensive materials.
DRIVER FORGED
One of the most common materials for making wood burning stoves is metal. Modern designs can be of various shapes. Forged wood boxes are especially popular.
Firebox with forged elements
It is worth noting that due to the sufficient weight, such fire boxes are not easy to carry. Therefore, metal structures are usually installed in one place (as stationary).
Street metal firewood
It is important to know: When installing metal wood logs on the street, the material must be treated with anti-corrosion agents.
WOODEN DRIVER
Wood logs are also no less popular. In fact, portable structures made of this material resemble ordinary wooden boxes.
Woodpile made of wood
The firebox made of solid wood looks quite colorful.
Firewood log from a tree trunk
For storing firewood on the street, wooden structures are also often used.
Wood firebox
Pallet logs
Important! Regardless of where it is planned to place a wood burning stove made of wood, the material must be treated with special protective agents — impregnation (impregnation for wood, types of impregnation), stain (wood stain for wood, for which stain is needed), etc.
Wicker woodcutter
Fire boxes of this type are usually made from grapevines. On the outside, such designs resemble wicker baskets or boxes.
Wicker firebox
COMBINING MATERIALS
Also, you can often find wood burning boxes made of several materials — stone or brick, plywood, glass, fabric, etc.
Wood log from blocks and bars
«Glass» firebox
Thus, when choosing a wood burning stove, you should take into account a lot of nuances related to safety, practicality, and also appearance.
