The holz hausen firewood stack is a method used in europe that is becoming popular in the united states.
Holz hausen roof.
Although it s popular in europe and believed to be invented by the germans the united states and other parts of the world are just starting to catch on to this unique yet very effective way to stack wood.
Once your firewood ring reaches the 5 1 2 foot mark you made on your stake you can stack wood backwards smaller ends out and thicker ends in so it slopes outward.
In the united states it is also known as a round house a beehive stack or stacking in the round the holz hausen is reportedly better than the traditional stack for the following.
Unlike other methods of linear stacking the holz hausen is a stand alone woodpile without the need for firewood rack or shed.
As some say the stack is the rack.
The holz hausen wood pile is a self sustaining stack of wood that supports itself without the need of a wood rack or firewood shed.
Why your holz hausen needs a cover.
If you don t estimate enough you ll be short and the roof will look like a mix of wood and bark.
Why your holz hausen needs a cover.
Sure you can leave the bark covered splits aside for the roof but it s hard to know how much you ll need.