Cordwood covers are designed to be built directly on level ground. The bottom base is made using a mesh material which keeps the wood from contacting the ground. In addition, an elevated platform may make the wood pile less sturdy over time.

This buckle allows you to clip on the storage bag, so it does not get lost when not in use.

Keeping the cover clean helps the material last longer. Take the time to occasionally remove any standing leaves in the fall to extend the life of your cover. 

The woodpile should be built on the level surface. Building the woodpile on a slope can cause it to become unstable and potentially fall over.

No. Usually, you can unbuckle one or two straps to allow you access to remove wood from your pile. 

Unbuckle one or two straps to allow you to flip up the cover to expose an area of stacked wood.  Remove the wood you would like from the pile and re-attach the buckle straps. Walk around and lightly pull the straps tight to secure the cover to your pile. When removing the wood next time, pick another spot around the perimeter of the pile. As you work around the perimeter, it allows the stack to move down in a level fashion.  

When you build your stack, write the date you build the pile on the cover using a sharpie. When you come back to it, you can determine how long it has been drying by looking at the date.

No. Although the sides may get damp when it rains depending on the wind direction, the cover is designed to allow adequate wind flow to dry out quickly after a rain. 

• Not building it on a level surface.
• When using a Cordwood Cover, they forget to make sure the straps on the base are exposed before they stack the pile. If the straps are not exposed, you will not be able to get to them with two cords of wood on top of the base! 
• Take your time to organize the wood when you build the stack. If you have logs that are taperer, place the narrow part toward the center of the pile. 
• Place short pieces on the inside of the stack. This is one of the advantages of a holz hausen. You have a nice place to put odd shaped logs by placing them inside the pile.
• Not having a pitch on the roof. When you are toward the end of your stacking, make sure it is higher in the middle. This allows rain to run off the cover. If you do not have a slope, rainwater can pool up and even get into your pile through the vents at the peak. 
• Not cleaning your cover off. Allowing piles of leaves to build up throughout the year will hold water and ice which will degrade the cover. Occasionally take the time to remove any leaves or branches that may have fallen on the cover. 
• Not keeping the straps taught. As you remove wood from the pile and it gets shorter, walk around and pull the four straps tight to assure the cover is even and secure. 

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