Outdoor woodpiles: 11 wood storers that will keep your winter wood in top condition
Woodpiles are essential for those who use traditional fireplaces and stoves, as well as for those who enjoy outdoor cooking. Usually, arranging each piece of wood carefully to create a pile that won't collapse is a bit of a challenge. When grabbing a piece of wood from a disorganized, messy woodpile, it often takes more time than simply pulling it from the top of a well-organized stack.
To make the task easier, you can use sturdy and aesthetically pleasing wood holders/storers. This not only simplifies the process but also adds a decorative touch to your outdoor spaces when setting up your woodpile.
Modern, basic wood storers
Just like towel racks or wine bottle holders, these simple metal rails are very stylish and quite convenient, especially for those who don't need to store enormous amounts of firewood.
Like the indoor log holder, but an extra-large version
Curved bottom firewood storers are often used indoors, especially those made of wrought iron in an antique style. And this structure replicates the indoor model, only in a much larger version.
For sorting wood types
Anyone accustomed to lighting a fire knows that you can never use just big pieces: thinner branches (kindling) are used to start the fire and then the larger pieces are added. So, dividing up the wood by size with a wood storer like this one, becomes very handy!
A perfect circle
A circular wood storer is certainly eye-catching, and this one in corten steel (sometimes known as weathered steel) is truly fantastic, complete with internal compartments too!
This wall of wood - using multiple circular steel wood storers - almost looks like an art installation! The weight of each storer keeps them securely stacked on top of each other, and you can build a pyramid as high as you want to.
A firewood storer for the barbecue which is discreet and convenient: this structure is definitely slimmer than the above examples, but is still very nice to look at, and certainly handy.
A bit like a beehive
Like the storage rings shown above, but perhaps even better is this beehive structure! Fitting the hexagons together, you use every last centimeter available for storing your wood.
Wood sheds
Staying with corten steel, you can also create very spacious woodpiles in shed-like structures like those shown here!
The industrial style
Think of open shelving units, with square shelves, all made of metal and that are often seen in industrially-style homes and lofts: here is the same thing but on a larger scale (and for firewood, of course).
DIY projects
If, on the other hand, you want a more traditional woodshed, you could also consider building one yourself: you can find plans online, and it's a great DIY project and completely customizable!
Much simpler - and perhaps not equally aesthetically pleasing - but definitely efficient: this quick project only requires a cinder block and some sturdy wooden planks or beams!
What does your woodpile look like?
