The purpose of specially-designed log stores is simply to keep logs dry, sheltering them from rain whilst still exposing them to circulating air. Piling your logs up on the ground will eventually render them useless when the rain seeps in from all sides, making them unfit to burn.
Log sheds are a practical way to lift logs off the ground and put a roof over them without completely closing them in. Slatted sides and an open front allow for improved aeration, speeding up the drying process. You can easily gather a few logs without spending too much time outside if the weather’s poor – and you can quickly see how many logs you have left, too.
The primary benefit of keeping your logs secure and dry like this is that the wood will burn more effectively. Poorly dried logs may still burn, but they’ll produce much more smoke and much less heat. Investing in a wooden log store is an economical choice, as the more efficiently your logs burn, the less wood and money you’re wasting.