It’s important to consider the location of your log store carefully before you set it up, or have our expert team construct it for you. Of course, you want it to be as close to the house as possible, but you also need to think about things like the direction of the sun and wind.
Firstly, the garden log store needs to sit in a stable position on a flat and firm section of ground. If the surface is uneven, you may need to use spacers or shims to get the log shed level without sinking. Secondly, the open side should be facing towards the sun and away from rain.
It’s fine if the exposed ends of the logs do get rained on, as they’ll still dry out faster due to the flow of air through the front and sides. However, to make sure that the air can circulate around the logs properly, avoid locating the wooden log store directly against other structures.
Leave a foot or two of space between walls or fences and the back of the log store to let air pass through. Avoid low-lying areas, dark corners, or spots underneath overhanging trees and plants – run-off water and no wind or sun is the last thing your logs need.