Join rich as he demonstrates how to assemble dorset log stores popular okeford log store.
Log store roof.
Diy sedum log store roof.
It is now in flower so looks.
It is fitted with a weatherproof felt tiled roof as standard and conveniently designed in modular format to allow two units or more side by side or a multi unit of four stores.
Step by step instructions on how to build a wood log store to help your logs and kindling wood dry out all year round.
As the sides of the roof are attached to the main structure slats that are 22mm thick it then adds up to 1 8m which is also the length of the roof slats.
For easy access a log store with an open front is preferable so you ll be wanting to build a three sided structure with a base and roof.
We re incredibly pleased with the roof and especially love how the colours of the sedum change from week to week.
Air out dry and season your firewood to perfection with our selection of log stores.
Featured in this video is our slate effect roof.
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The store is pressure treated with preservative and has an open front with slatted sides for maximum airflow through the logs.
Remember that the roof has to overlap the two sides and the front by about 30 cm.
Timber and cedar.
It s crucial that air is allowed circulate through the wood so leave gaps between the slatted sides and back of your store.
A bit of rain water is going to do little harm to the drying process of your logs as long as there is plenty of air blowing through the log stacks.
Place the roof panel on the frame align the back edge with the back of the frame and adjust the position of the roof so that it overlaps each side by the same amount.
Our customers contacted us for sedum mats to roof their new log store themselves and the beautiful photos show the fantastic job they have done.
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Thanks for the feedback rob.
The choice to felt the roof or paint it is yours.
Our large log stores have ample space to keep your logs neatly stored away and ready to use.
You can make the roof panel of the log store out of 18 mm waterproof multiplex.
So glad we were able to help inspire you to build your own log store.
How fabulous is this roof.
Diy expert craig phillips builds this.