My first attempt at holtz hauzen

[nmaho]

Not that big but all the wood I had split lets see if it works it is all maple

 

[Studdlygoof]

Looks awesome. Built my first one this year too. Liked it so much I built two more. I can already see a big difference in how much the splits have shrunk on the outside. Good luck

 

[bwise.157]

I have built 10 over the last two years. They work great...for me! Here are two, one big (8' diameter, 6' high) and one little (5' diameter, 6' high). Hope yours lives up to expectations!

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[EMB5530]

Ok so this is new to me. Is there any special benefit to stacking this way or is it simply a "" its the way I do it" sort of choice?

Thanks.

The stacks look neat btw nice job.

 

[SawdustSA]

I finshed my 1st one about 2 weeks ago. Hopefully the next one goes a bit faster.

I was wondering, I stacked this one on some left over paving bricks to keep it off the ground. We don't have snow where I am, so surely stacking it on some thick plastic sheeting should be ok to keep the lower section from rotting?

 

[Woody Stover]

Not that big but all the wood I had split lets see if it works

Looks like it'll work to me. Gotta try one of those... I've read other posts that say they start the bottom with a ring of splits and that the wood is initially tilting in but as it gets higher, they let the ring get flatter and toward the top, the wood is eventually slanting to the outside a little bit. Not sure if that is supposed to shed water better, or what? Tilting in at the bottom would make sense for stability.
As far as laying down plastic, I've read of that being done.

Ok so this is new to me. Is there any special benefit to stacking this way or is it simply a "" its the way I do it" sort of choice?

You will occasionally read that it's supposed to dry wood in just a few months, but the general consensus is that it's no faster...gonna take wood a couple years to dry, especially Oak, no matter how you stack. Looks cool though. I may try one if I can figure out a fairly flat spot...

 

[bwise.157]

I initially started using them for structure free wood storage (i.e. I didn't want to build a wood shed) that was stable. I live in a rocky area, so I was able to scrounge enough flat rocks to make a base. It is sturdy, keeps the bottom layer off the ground, and allows any water to drain away. I have never had any wood rot in any of these. I really don't think they dry wood faster, but they are handy for storage, in my situation.

 

[NE WOOD BURNER]

here is the start of one I did. I have two currently. both hold two log truck loads. Works well for me. nice and dry wood.

 

[Apprentice_GM]

Looks like it'll work to me. Gotta try one of those... I've read other posts that say they start the bottom with a ring of splits and that the wood is initially tilting in but as it gets higher, they let the ring get flatter and toward the top, the wood is eventually slanting to the outside a little bit. Not sure if that is supposed to shed water better, or what? Tilting in at the bottom would make sense for stability.
As far as laying down plastic, I've read of that being done.

You will occasionally read that it's supposed to dry wood in just a few months, but the general consensus is that it's no faster...gonna take wood a couple years to dry, especially Oak, no matter how you stack. Looks cool though. I may try one if I can figure out a fairly flat spot...

It doesn't season your wood faster (quite a bit slower). I did an experiment a while back comparing ricks & HH's here:

 

[NE WOOD BURNER]

It doesn't season your wood faster (quite a bit slower). I did an experiment a while back comparing ricks & HH's here:

It is a far better alternative then just sitting in a thrown pile. For me it works well. would prefer single stacked rows if I had the space.

 

[jillybeansisme]

Glad to hear that NE Wood Burner, because I plan to have a single stacked row about 4' out from the side of the house. Still these Holz Hausens look cool!

 

[NE WOOD BURNER]

The HH is a good way to minimize disturbance in a plowed field or lawn area. And conversations are abundant! It takes much less time for a HH than a stacked row for me. I back up the truck and fill tailgate with wood.
Best Snake breading I have ever had also very few rodents nearby!