Video. Forged mini firewood with own hands
3. Option firewood from an old barrel
Another firewood option that can be used indoors and outdoors. An empty barrel is suitable for this.
Firewood from a metal barrel
- Using a grinder, prepare a circle 15-20 cm wide.
- We take a metal sheet and make a vertical line out of it, fixing it by welding.
Cut out the circle from the barrel
4. We build a firewood shed for the street from wood
A budget option for building a woodcutter in the country will be both a wooden and a metal structure. But the metal firewood has a number of disadvantages. The metal will not provide the necessary circulation of firewood, which means that there is a threat of high humidity and rotting of the wood.
Therefore, we propose to consider a simple and very economical option for building a wooden frame.
Wooden firewood
Of the tools and materials for construction, you will need:
- electric drill;
- wooden bars from lining;
- screws;
- wooden shield (pallet);
- film (roofing material);
- coating for wood processing (moisture protective impregnation);
- hacksaw;
- brushes;
- construction stapler;
- construction marker and level.
- We draw a plan diagram of the future firewood. You must immediately take into account the height of the walls and the width of the building. When calculating the size of the firewood shed, consider such parameters as the required supply of firewood for the winter.
For an approximate calculation, be guided by the following figures: to heat a standard room of 100 square meters, you will need at least 2 cubic meters. meters of dry wood. This parameter also depends on the quality of firewood. Birch logs usually require 15-20% less.
Decide on the place where the woodshed will be erected and draw a sketch where the slope of the roof and the size of the walls will be clearly calculated. Keep in mind that firewood must lie in this place for more than one year and at the same time retain its properties. On the sketch, take into account the slope and the roof and that it should extend beyond the frame by about 30 cm. Otherwise, the outer row of firewood may get wet during rain.
Marking for firewood
Make a mark on the ground where the canopy will stand with the help of pegs and rope. Keep in mind that this area should be without a slope, otherwise the firewood shed, under a load of firewood, may tilt.
We make the base of the firewood.
- Dig 4 holes with an earthen drill or a regular garden shovel (in the places where the pegs are) 60 cm deep each.
- Deepen the wooden beams into the ground by 20-25 cm. At the same time, it is better to cover the underground part of the wooden block with resin so that it resists moisture and stands quietly for 15-20 years. You can use any antiseptic for these purposes, and wrap the base with roofing material on top. Fill the holes tightly with gravel or clay. Tamp down so that the posts are securely fixed. In order for the earth to tightly fix the wooden beams, it is better to alternate sand, clay and fine gravel in layers, 10 cm each. And to compact each layer tightly, use a metal pole.
Burying a wooden block
Lay a layer of film on the ground to prevent moisture from penetrating.
We make the base of brick, connecting it together with cement mortar. You can do it easier and build a base from a wooden shield, but keep in mind that it must first be properly impregnated with a hydrophobic solution.
Base for firewood
- Now it is necessary to ensure the rigidity of the structure. To do this, the first row of pillars must be connected to the back row. We take two bars and with the help of screws and an eclectic drill we securely connect the structure.
- We sheathe the structure with wooden beams or shields.
We make the wall of our firewood. You can use a wooden shield, but the most economical option would be a slab.Leave small gaps between the slabs of the slab so that there is a constant natural circulation of air in the firewood.
Let's start installing the roof.
The roof of the woodshed can be made from the same slab with which you sheathed the back of the building, but first you need to complete the base of the roof. From above, we cover the structure with a film or roofing material, connecting the slab with the film using a construction stapler. Slate or polycarbonate can also be used as a roof covering.
Treat the wood well with an impregnation that protects the wood from decay and moisture.
Soak wood well
To give a beautiful look and decorativeness, you can cover the entire structure with varnish, paint, braid with ivy or any curly flowers.
Video How to make a firewood for the street with your own hands
A reliable storage for firewood is ready and now you can not be afraid of a cold winter!
Pavel Vorobyov editor-in-chief
Author of the publication 07.07.2018
The presence of a fireplace or stove in the house involves organizing a place to store firewood both on the street and next to this heating facility. Moreover, the device for storing fuel most often has not only a functional, but also a decorative purpose. Very often it can become a real decoration for both the room and the courtyard.
Firewood for fireplaces and stoves
Firewood for fireplaces and stoves can be made of different materials and have different configurations. These factors directly depend on the choice of homeowners and the general design style of the room in which the stove is located.
What are fireplace accessories for?
The presence of a fireplace in the room gives the interior a special charm. Modern fireplaces are not only decoration, they are also functional, aesthetic and safe in everyday life. But any fireplace requires appropriate design and accessories that will allow you to create harmony and complete space next to the fireplace, as well as use it for its intended purpose. Therefore, it is difficult to do without fireplace accessories.
Fireplaces can be installed in almost any room, you can always choose the right size and design. And to give the fireplace a special flair, it must be complemented with fireplace accessories. And a mandatory attribute is forged gratings, designed to decorate and enclose the fireplace decoratively.
And, of course, the presence of forged accessories is a must. They perform a function not only decorative, yes, exquisite forged products are a true work of art. But also forged fireplace accessories perform a functional load.
If the fireplace installed in the house is active, then you cannot do without various brushes, a poker, tongs, with which it is quite convenient to turn over firewood, a scoop, and of course a rack for all these appliances and a firewood rack. Wrought iron furniture located in the living room will be ideally combined with a fireplace.
The presence of forged accessories for the fireplace, a forged sofa with a banquette gives the room a special flavor.
If you have an ordinary interior, without frills and small details, then it is better to place accessories for fireplaces in a conspicuous place.
For an interior in a "rural" style, cast iron fireplace accessories will be an ideal addition. This fireplace set goes well with simple objects in shape.
With a classic interior, a fireplace with fireplace doors will look good. The rest of the accessories are made in a classic style and the use of a special stand is mandatory. Also, fireplace accessories handles used in a classic interior can be painted in gold or bronze. Similar elements should be traced in other interior items, such as wrought iron tables and chairs.
Various fireplace accessories can also be used in an oriental-style interior.Refined shapes and ornate handles blend harmoniously with oriental ornaments.
A fireplace is a very convenient thing in everyday life; since ancient times, a fireplace has been an integral part of everyday life and interior, respectively. Fireplaces come in different types and types, and there are even more accessories for them.
From time to time, burning firewood in fireplaces and stoves has to be stirred up, and the fireboxes, ash boxes and blowers must be freed from ash and unburned fuel residues. Firewood freshly brought in a heap by the stove or fireplace, of course, brings a special flavor, but it will be much more pleasant to organize their storage so that it looks not only neat, but also beautiful.
Accessories designed for fireplaces, as well as stoves, equally reflect the desire of a person to make everything that he uses not only convenient, but also outwardly attractive.
A fireplace cannot fully perform its functions without fireplace accessories. Fitting harmoniously into the overall style of the fireplace room, they set off the design of the fireplace and serve as an ideal complement to it.
Wrought iron fireplace accessories help to use fireplaces simply and safely. Forged fireplace sets can be especially fashionable and aesthetically attractive for any design solutions, which are not only a decorative element, but also an important functional link.
What are firewood for?
Many people believe that firewood racks installed next to the fireplace perform an exclusively decorative function, therefore they consider them an optional element. However, they were originally intended for a completely different purpose - this is the final drying of firewood before loading their combustion chamber.
Decorative and functional portable firewood rack.
In whatever conditions firewood is stored on the street, before using it, they must be at room temperature for at least a day. At this time, excess moisture evaporates from the logs, due to which the heat transfer from their combustion increases significantly.
Thus, each subsequent batch of firewood is usually brought into the room and placed in the woodshed immediately after laying the already dried logs in the oven (fireplace).
Fireplace with niches for drying firewood.
Therefore, manufacturers of metal stoves and fireplaces provide special niches for drying firewood in many of their models.
But in order for the wood to quickly reach the optimal state of residual moisture indoors, it is also necessary to create the right storage conditions for it outdoors.
Woodpile equipped near the house.
Therefore, chopped firewood is stacked in a woodpile. It will be best if the firewood is in a ventilated shed. But if there is no such possibility, a firewood shed is equipped for the woodpile, which should also be ventilated. Its side walls must be left open. Well, if such a structure is installed along the wall of a house or an outbuilding, then a distance of at least 50 mm should be provided between the surface of the wall and the firewood. Of course, the outdoor firewood shed must have a roof so that water and snow get as little as possible on the surface of the wood.
If the firewood shed is installed in that part of the yard where no ground cover was created, that is, on open soil, then it is recommended to raise the bottom layer of firewood by 100÷150 mm so that ground moisture does not penetrate into the wood. To do this, a shelf is arranged in the lower part of the building or a layer of moisture-resistant material is laid out.
Varieties of firewood used indoors
As can be understood from the information presented above, firewood racks installed in a room can be stationary and mobile, that is, portable or mobile.
Stationary stands for firewood
Stationary firewood rack attached to the wall.
The following options can be called stationary stands for firewood:
- made of heavy forged metal;
- built into the design of the stove or fireplace;
- firewood, equipped in a wall niche;
- attached to the wall;
- Made in the form of cabinets or cabinets.
Firewood cabinet-cabinet dividing the room into zones.
The advantage of stationary options is that the design can have a large capacity, which will save you from constantly replenishing it with firewood, so a full “refueling” will last for a long time. At the same time, many models of stationary firewood racks take up a lot of useful space, which is unacceptable for rooms with a small area. The exceptions are drying chambers built into the fireplace or stove itself, or niches arranged in the wall.
Mobile firewood sheds
Mobile options for firewood stands include portable firewood racks and mobile models equipped with wheels.
Portable coasters can be made of light metal, wood, or woven from branches. Most often, these products are quite small in size.
Forged portable firewood.
Metal portable coasters are compact in size, usually decorated with beautiful forged elements. Therefore, they will not only become a decorative detail of the interior, but also serve for a long time. Stands made in the factory, as a rule, have an anti-corrosion coating, which helps to maintain the aesthetic appearance of products throughout the entire period of operation.
Wicker version of a portable firewood stand.
Wicker stands have an aesthetic appearance and light weight, so it is convenient to deliver firewood to the stove in them. However, they quickly lose their attractiveness, since the logs not only have a certain, very considerable weight, but also uneven edges, as well as a rough bark. All this damages the surfaces of the baskets, leading to their rapid wear. Therefore, they cannot be called practical.
Mobile structures are also made of metal or wood, but they can have more impressive dimensions and capacity. All thanks to the fact that wheels are installed on them.
Relatively small for its "class" mobile firewood, equipped with wheels.
These designs are easy to use, as they can be rolled up to the door and filled with firewood without carrying logs across the room. When loading firewood into the firebox of the heater, the stand can also be installed in the position that is most convenient for you.
In addition, wheel stands often provide special hooks for hanging brushes, pokers and other fireplace accessories.
Prices for mobile firewood
Video. Some stylish ideas for outdoor firewood sheds.
For the construction of firewood, any improvised material is suitable. It all depends on your skills and imagination.
Woodshed with gate back wall
You can weld a small structure from the corners and attach it to the wall of the house. Thus, it will not be necessary to close the back wall. From above, it will be necessary to cover such a woodshed with a roof to protect it from precipitation.
Simple firewood from metal corners
A simple method is a frame made of wooden beams frame,. Covering it with a roof, as in the photo, you will reliably protect the firewood from rain and snow.
Firewood shed with roof
But there is one significant drawback here - the lack of a back wall, which is why in bad weather all the firewood can be flooded with water.
It is better to protect the structure with a metal shield from the profile. If you do not know how to cover such a firewood, then polycarbonate will be an excellent solution. Light freely penetrates inside, which means that the firewood will always be well dried.
A great idea for outdoor firewood storage would be ordinary concrete rings. The approach is very non-standard, but this option looks very stylish and original on a suburban area. In order to build such a woodshed in the country, you need to purchase ready-made concrete rings.You can’t do without assistants in construction, as they have an impressive weight.
In order to install such a structure, you need to decide on the installation site and prepare the base by filling it with gravel and compacting it tightly. Thanks to such a solid base, the rings will not be able to budge. A multi-level design will look even more impressive.
Firewood from barrels in several tiers
An alternative and very budget version of the previous firewood rack will be a construction from simple barrels. You can take just one barrel, put it on its side and securely fix it with wooden slats. And you can build a whole multi-level structure.
How to make a firewood for a fireplace with your own hands
Today on sale you can find a huge range of stylish firewood from a variety of materials that will wonderfully fit into any interior and provide convenient operation.
But it's always nice to do something with your own hands.
Of course, without certain skills and the appropriate tool, it will not work to make it with your own hands. If you want to make a firewood shed yourself, then we offer an easy way to create a firewood shed from plywood.
1. Firewood for the room
Do-it-yourself firewood stand
For the manufacture you will need the following materials and tools:
- plywood sheet;
- construction marker
- electric drill;
- jigsaw;
- 2 wooden slats. When all materials and tools are prepared, you can start construction work:
- Take a sheet of plywood and draw a small ellipse 90 * 40 cm on it with a marker.
Draw an ellipse on plywood
Leave plywood for 1 hour in water
Plywood bends after swelling in water
This design is simple and at the same time convenient to use. You can easily move it to the place you need.
2. Portable mini firewood for the stove
Stocking up on firewood for the whole winter is, of course, good.
Portable firewood for stove
But after all, no matter what stock you place in the woodshed at home, sooner or later you will still have to go outside for the next portion. To make it convenient to carry firewood, we propose to build a simple mini firewood rack. It is not difficult to make it even for a beginner, but this option looks very stylish.
From materials and tools you will need:
- 2 metal rods with a diameter of 5 mm.
- 4 metal rods measuring 15 cm.
- Welding.
Work order:
- It is necessary to make 2 blanks from metal rods. To do this, they must be bent to a diameter of 0.5 meters and connected each by welding.
We make 2 circles from metal rods
By welding we connect 2 rods
Weld metal hinges to the base
After the frame is ready, it is necessary to give it stability on a horizontal surface. You can use 4 metal loops for this, which must be welded to the base.
After that, you can paint the firewood shed to protect it from corrosion and give it a more beautiful look.
The video shows in detail how such a miniature firewood can be built from ordinary metal rods.
