Why Choose a Holz Hausen Woodpile?
If you're looking for a better way to store and organize your firewood, a Holz Hausen woodpile offers numerous advantages over a traditional woodpile. Here are the top ten reasons why this circular woodpile design has become a favorite among wood-burning homeowners.
The Top Ten Advantages
1. They Look Awesome
Not everyone has a woodpile that people ask about. Holz Hausen woodpiles have a neat look to them and grab people's attention. Their distinctive circular design makes them a striking addition to any property.
2. They Are Easy to Build
They are simple to build. The kit makes it even easier by quickly laying the template base on the ground where you want to build the pile. No need to spend time working with a string to layout your circle when building a Holz Hausen. The template assures that the cover will fit when you are finished.
3. It's Fun
If you burn wood, you know that it is hard to get the kids to help stack firewood. The kids will enjoy building something that looks cool. The little ones can even help by throwing logs on the inside and not worry about having to place it in the correct location. Hand them a log and have them toss it in the middle!
4. Less Stacking of Wood
The inside of the wood pile is not stacked. You throw both odd shaped and regular shaped logs in the inside of the pile. You'll find that you'll do less actual stacking with this type of woodpile. They go up very fast.
5. They Are Very Efficient at Drying Wood
The shape of the woodpile allows for natural convective currents to flow through the woodpile and exit at the peak, so the wood dries well. The cover includes four vents to make sure the natural drying properties of a Holz Hausen are maintained while the cover is in place.
6. You Don't Need to Purchase a Rack
A typical 8 foot long log rack (96" long x 24" wide x 42" high) costs about $50. A rack of this size only holds about half a cord of wood. If you wanted to hold two cords of wood, you'd need to spend $200 for just the racks necessary to hold stacked wood. In addition, you'd need to purchase tarps or rack covers to keep the wood dry.
7. Holds a Lot of Wood
An 8ft Cordwood Cover kit stacked five feet high holds two cords. A typical 8 foot long, four feet high single stack pile of wood is only about half a cord of firewood.
8. You Have a Place to Put the Odd Shaped Logs
The inside of the woodpile doesn't need to be stacked so you can throw in odd shaped logs if you have them. You can also throw in short logs and kindling so they are available when you need them as you use your wood.
9. Stability
If you build the stack properly, these woodpiles will not fall over like a traditional rectangular woodpile. If you're building a traditional rectangular woodpile, you will have to figure out a way to support the ends of the woodpile. With this style of wood stack, you don't have to worry about supporting the ends because there are none.
10. Your Friends Will Want to Know How You Did It
The unique design and impressive appearance of a Holz Hausen woodpile make it a conversation starter. Your friends and neighbors will be curious about how you built such an attractive and functional wood storage solution.
