Shelter logic rack with cover

[phatdonkey]

I will eventually be building an awning for the back porch. Until then I need a means of keeping wood near the house, but protected from the elements. Has anyone used a shelter logic rack with cover. Im not too concerned with the rack as I am with the cover. I will be putting seasoned wood in it so it wont need to breathe. The wife is fixated on shelter logic from home depot.

My questions are, has anyone used one? Also, do the covers tend to last or are they trash?

Thanks for any insight.

Donkey

 

[TheAardvark]

I have not used one, but the cover seems like it should be fine and looks decent. I just prefer either making my own racks or using free pallets.

 

[mwatt65]

Cover is pure junk! mine ripped to pieces opening it.

 

[ElmBurner]

The cover won't last, cause they tend to be junk. You're better off with a tarp (although those don't last much longer).

If you aren't concerned about cosmetics (or you know someone with a machine that can handle it), try making a cover out of the wood wrap they use at lumberyards. That stuff is awesome.

 

[Dobish]

The cover won't last, cause they tend to be junk. You're better off with a tarp (although those don't last much longer).

If you aren't concerned about cosmetics (or you know someone with a machine that can handle it), try making a cover out of the wood wrap they use at lumberyards. That stuff is awesome.

yes it is i need to get some more!

 

[Lake Girl]

The lumber wrap? heavy grade plastic or similar to house wrap material? Just curious...

 

[English BoB]

Wraps are wraps, tarps are cheaper...........nothing lasts for ever....except this forum.

bob

 

[FaithfulWoodsman]

If you are wanting complete or aestheticly appealing coverage I have no ideas except for a shed/awning as you stated. However, imo nothing beats 1/8"_1/4" rubber roofing. 100% waterproof, too heavy for wind, doesn't tear. It can be found cheap at re-store, online ect. I was going to build a second shed until I switched over from tarps. Will eventually have all ten cords not under shed, drying under roofing. Set it and forget it.

 

[CheapBassTurd]

I'm trying out stacks under the row of conifers in the side yard.
Catches good sun, and underneath is few-year-old needles and cones.
Doesn't seem to get soaked under there, but just a little wet.

Backup plan of drys in the garage and one stack covered as plans B and C..

Possibly A and B as my scrounge may not be dehydrated well enough yet.
The wet deads stacked Apr to July I'm hoping are good. Getting a little hiss here
and there but it's close to ready, and that winter air sucks out the water nicely.

 

[ElmBurner]

The lumber wrap? heavy grade plastic or similar to house wrap material? Just curious...

I suppose it is more like heavy grade plastic, but not at all stretchy. It sounds like a tarp when you move it around.

The websites say it is a reinforced woven polypropylene.

Rubber roofing is better, but a lot bulkier.