When arranging a heating system operating on solid fuel in a country house, it becomes necessary to purchase or build a firebox for a stove or fireplace. The point is what to leave under open air stocks of firewood, harvested for the heating period, is impossible - precipitation will quickly destroy them.

To keep them dry and usable, you need to prepare a storage area for them. Of course, you can take all the wood stock to a shed or other household building, but a suburban area will have a more aesthetic and attractive look if you build or buy a wood stove for fuel. As a result, the problem of storing firewood will be solved.

Types of wood boxes for private houses and summer cottages

A woodpile for firewood for a fireplace or other heating unit can be made from the most different materials, but in most cases, metal or lumber is used. Also, some home craftsmen use barrels to create a firebox, concrete rings for building wells and other items available on suburban area.

The choice of material and improvised items depends on the place where the device for storing logs is supposed to be placed - inside the building or on the street.

The firebox can be conditionally divided into 4 categories:

• stationary;
• portable;
• for premises;
• for the street.

Many homeowners use sheds for storing firewood, but in buildings without constant circulation of air masses, the firewood quickly becomes wet and the wood begins to rot. Insects and rodents are often found in such a structure. The firebox looks more attractive and stylish.

Regardless of the choice of material of manufacture, it must solve a number of problems, including:

• ensuring the circulation of air masses between the logs;
• reliable protection firewood from precipitation;
• ensuring convenient operation.

Street firebox by appearance looks like an ordinary barn. But its walls should not be closed tightly for the arrangement of high-quality ventilation. The floor of the building must be raised above the ground so that the wood does not damp. For the home, it is better to use designs that have graceful shapes.

You can build an openwork wrought iron firebox for a fireplace - a small stove. It is usually assigned an aesthetic function and only a few bookmarks of firewood are placed in it. Such a stand, depending on the desire, is made mobile or stationary. To make a forged firewood, hot or cold forging is used.

Also, the indoor product must correspond to the interior of the room, be stable, safe and convenient to use. At the same time, a forged wood log for a fireplace can have an original intricate design. If desired, it can be rearranged to any convenient place in the room.

A street log storage should have a completely different look. When stocking up on firewood for the cold season, it is necessary to provide the fuel with storage conditions until the onset of spring.

When building such a structure, you must adhere to certain rules:

1. There should be at least 10-15 centimeters of distance between the ground and the surface on which the firewood will lie. If you do not adhere to this, the bottom layer of the logs can become saturated with moisture.
2. When it is planned to store a solid supply of fuel, it is desirable that the structure has several floors, which will make it easier to maintain order in the building, ensure natural circulation air and thereby create an optimal level of humidity.
3. It is necessary to build a canopy under an insignificant slope and then precipitation will begin to leave without hindrance. roof covering condensation will not collect.
4. When constructing a structure for a significant supply of solid fuel, you need to take care of arranging a solid foundation. Otherwise, under the weight of the firewood, the floor of the building may sag and then the moisture coming from the soil will certainly spoil the lower layers of the wood. To strengthen the firebox, strong beams are screwed into the soil.

You can weld a small firewood rack using corners and mount it tightly against the wall of the house. Thanks to this, it is not necessary to close the rear wall of the structure. From above, such a building is covered with a roof that protects from precipitation.

A simple solution would be to build a frame with a roof made of wooden beams... But this option has a significant drawback, which consists in the absence of a back wall, as a result of which all firewood can be flooded with water in rainy weather.

Therefore, it is advisable to use a metal shield made from a profile to protect the structure. Polycarbonate is considered a good solution than closing such a firebox. Through such a coating material sunlight will begin to freely penetrate inside it, and the firewood will always be well dried.

Regular concrete rings are a good idea for outdoor storage of logs. On a suburban area, a similar version of the firebox looks original and very stylish. In order to build it, you need to purchase factory-made concrete rings, but they are heavy. In this case, it will not be possible to do the work on your own; assistants will be needed for the construction.

To mount this design, first of all, you need to determine the location of its placement and prepare solid foundation, backfilling the soil with gravel and tamping. After that, the rings will not be able to budge. A multi-level design will look even more attractive.

A budget option for arranging a firebox is a structure made from ordinary barrels. To do this, take one barrel, lay it on its side and securely fix it with wooden slats. Several barrels can be crafted multi-level structure for storing firewood.

Do-it-yourself firebox for a fireplace

Available today big choice original and stylish wood stoves for fireplaces and stoves. They are made from various materials. They can perfectly fit into any interior design and provide convenient operation. But some home craftsmen prefer to make such designs with their own hands.

Of course, without having certain skills and an appropriate set of tools, it is impossible to make a wood burning stove with your own hands.

Option one. Indoor firewood rack

To create a stand for firewood by the fireplace with your own hands, you can use plywood, in addition to which you will need the following materials and tools:

• construction marker;
• electric drill;
• jigsaw;
• plywood sheet;
• wooden slats- 2 pieces.

Construction work consists of several stages:

1. On a plywood sheet, using a marker, draw an ellipse measuring 90x40 centimeters.
2. According to the applied outline, the base is cut out with a jigsaw.
3. 5 centimeters recede from two edges and both holes with a diameter of about 3 centimeters are drilled with a drill.
4. To give the base a spherical shape, it is necessary to achieve the elasticity of the material, which in this case is plywood. To do this, poured into a volumetric container, such as a bath, hot water and place the cut out base into it, leaving it for about one hour.
5. Withstanding the required time, plywood is given the desired shape... This should be done slowly and as carefully as possible so as not to damage it. If the material does not lend itself well, it can be additionally immersed in heated water for about half an hour.
6. Insert into previously made holes wooden handle, which is fixed from the outside with a dowel. So that the firebox, which resembles in its appearance a basket for firewood for a fireplace or stove, does not swing on the floor like a cradle, it should be given a stable position with the help of two slats. They are attached to the base using self-tapping screws.

This plywood construction is simple and easy to use. It is easy to move and put in the right place.

You can make a stand out of wood, for which any wood will do. The only requirement for such a firewood box by the fireplace is to maintain a distance from an open fire.

Option two. Portable mini wood burning basket

Usually, firewood is stored for the entire cold period of the year. But, no matter how many logs are in the firebox, you still have to go outside from time to time for the next portion of solid fuel. To make it convenient to move, every craftsman can easily make a basket for firewood with his own hands.

It will also not be difficult to make a mini-firebox of a simple design. Even a beginner can build it, but it looks quite stylish.

Prepare the following materials and tools:

• metal rod with a diameter of 5 millimeters - 2 pieces;
• metal rod 15 centimeters long - 4 pieces;
• welding equipment.

The sequence of work, when a firebox for a fireplace is created with your own hands, is as follows:

1. 2 blanks are made from metal rods. To do this, they need to be bent so that the diameter of each circle is 50 centimeters. The ends of the rods are connected by welding.
2. The circles are set side by side and intertwined with wire at the highest point. After the junction is fixed, the two circles are spread from the bottom to the sides at a distance of 10-12 centimeters from each other. The resulting structure is fixed on the table with a clamp.
3. Using welding, two points are fixed on top. In this place, then they make a handle for carrying a mini - firebox.
4. Further, the structure must be stiffened so that it can withstand the weight of the wood during transportation. The future firebox is additionally toughened with metal rods in the amount of 4 pieces. Their size depends on the distance by which the two circles were separated. The rods are welded parallel to each other.
5. When the frame is ready, it should be stabilized against a horizontal surface. To do this, you can use 4 metal hinges- they are welded to the base.
6. To protect the firebox from corrosive processes and give it an attractive look, this original stand for firewood by the fireplace it is necessary to paint.

Option three. Woodpile from old barrels

The firebox, which is made from an unnecessary old empty barrel, can be used both outside and inside the building.

To create it you need:

1. Prepare a circle with a grinder with a width of 15 to 20 centimeters.
2. Take a sheet of metal and make a vertically standing partition - it must be fixed by welding.
3. On the left side round design you can arrange an additional shelf on which it will be convenient to store brushwood for kindling the hearth or tools.
4. Fix the base of the firebox on the floor, for which they take two metal or wooden slats.

Option four. Wood logs

One of budget options arrangement of a structure for firewood on summer cottage is a wooden or metal building. But a firebox made of metal is not able to provide the required air ventilation for firewood, as a result of which there is a high probability high humidity and decay of wood.

For this reason the best solution will be given simple and inexpensive option assemblies timber frame, which will require:

• wooden beams from lining;
• roofing material (ordinary film);
• wooden shield or pallet;
• moisture-proof impregnation for wood processing;
• screws;
• building marker and level;
• brushes;
• hacksaw;
• electric drill;
• construction stapler.

After preparation, proceed to the main part of the construction:

1. Draw a diagram of the firebox, taking into account the height of its walls and width. When calculating the dimensions, it is necessary to take into account such a value as the required amount of firewood as a reserve for the heating period. When carrying out calculations, the following norms are used: to heat a room with an area of ​​100 "squares", at least 2 cubic meters of dry firewood must be prepared. Solid fuel quality has great importance... For example, 15-20% less birch logs will be required for the winter.
2. After the location for the installation of the firebox on the site has been selected, they begin to create a sketch, which will reflect the dimensions of the walls and the angle of inclination of the roof - it should protrude beyond the frame by 30 centimeters, otherwise the extreme row of firewood will get wet during the rain. At the same time, one should not forget that fuel can lie in this place for more than one year without losing its properties.
3. At the construction site, markings must be made using pegs and a rope. Experts advise choosing a site without a slope, since the firebox, being under a large weight of firewood, can tilt.
4. A foundation is made for construction. To this end, using earth drill or shovels at the location of the pegs dig 4 holes about 60 centimeters deep. Wooden bars lowered into the ground by about 20 centimeters, but underground part they are coated with a resin that resists moisture for 15 to 20 years. From above, the base is wrapped with roofing material. Then the pits are densely covered with gravel or clay and tamped with a metal pole. Experts advise sand, clay and gravel to alternate in layers of 10 centimeters. A layer of film is laid on the ground so that moisture does not penetrate. The base is laid out of bricks and cement mortar... Instead of masonry, you can use a wooden shield, which is impregnated with a hydrophobic composition.
5. Since the slope of the roof must ensure the drainage of atmospheric precipitation, wooden poles make different heights with a minimum drop of 13-15 centimeters.
6. To give the structure rigidity, the first row of pillars should be connected to the rear. They take two bars and, using an electric drill and screws, they are securely fixed into a structure, which is sheathed with shields or wooden beams.
7. It is advisable to make the walls of the firewood from the slab - this is the most economical option... Small gaps are left between the elements, allowing natural air circulation.
8. A roof for a wood log can also be made from a slab, but first create a base for it. From above, the structure is covered with roofing material or film using a construction stapler. To cover the roof, polycarbonate or slate is purchased.
9. At the end, the building is covered with varnish or paint.

Arrangement of a compact storage place for solid fuel in a suburban area allows you to streamline stocks of firewood for several years.

Remember how pleasant it is to spend winter evenings basking by the fireplace! Only one thing can spoil the atmosphere of comfort - the need to go outside for a new portion of firewood. But if you already have a special stand for firewood in your house, you definitely won't have to wander through the snow into the barn. Prepare for sitting by the fire in advance - build a special firebox today!

Some fireplaces are fitted with a log niche by default. However, this is not always the case. Therefore, if you have nowhere to store firewood, this is already an excuse to get a firebox. A neat, attractive design allows you to fit in your home the right amount firewood, as well as decorate the interior. There will always be cleanliness and order near the family hearth. Let's find out what types of wood burning stoves exist today and what are their cardinal differences.

Firebox in the house

Wood burning options for the home

Forged coasters - the choice of aristocrats

An effective option that needs no comment. It is difficult to find a more presentable and stylish design than this one.

Wrought iron fireplace

However, you must understand that a metal firebox weighs decently. To reduce weight, the bottom of the stand can be replaced with a grid. Naturally, this affects practicality. In fact, the stand has no bottom, which means that pieces of bark and various dust will fall on the floor. That is why, when choosing between weight and functionality, most users stop at the second option.

Of course, some models can be prohibitively expensive. In this case, you just need to look for more affordable option... And you can be sure of it.

Braids - folk style firebox

You don't have to buy a stand or order its production for big money. You can easily adapt a basket woven from a vine or willow for it.

Is there an elegant rattan basket lying in the attic? Just look at how impressive it looks in the photo.

Portable wood burning stove rattan

A braid made of metal rods is the same basket, but stronger and more reliable. The metal bundle is welded together, the result is pleasantly pleasing.

Portable firebox made of metal rods

Surely, as a child, you attended a macrame club or were fond of knitting. Do you practice this hobby even today? Fine! A do-it-yourself firebox from such materials will be a real breakthrough.

Knitted wood rack - non-standard solution

Oh, my life, a tin, or what other wood-burning boxes are there?

Various household containers in the country decor are also not uncommon. What's stopping you from adopting a vintage copper or brass trough? Absolutely nothing.

On foreign resources like eBay or AliExpress, you can order very cute buckets.

Bucket-style firewood rack

You can build something similar yourself. It is enough to purchase a trough or a galvanized bucket on the market. No wonder they say that all ingenious is simple.

Let's think together with you how you can decorate a trough or bucket in an original way:

• Pick up paints and paint by hand.
• Experiment with decoupage techniques.
• Decorate the surface in the "shabby chic" style popular today.
• Cover with paint.

Don't rush to throw away your old coat. It can be used to make an attractive firewood stand. Outwardly, it looks like a bag. But keep in mind that wool catches fire quite quickly, so keeping your “firewood coat” too close to the fire is not recommended.

Firewood carrier from an old coat

Carrying made of wood - inexpensive and even fun!

An option that practically opens up before you endless possibilities... It is very simple to make such a stand for firewood. You take an ordinary box and, decorating it to your liking, screw the wheels. In the end, you can just wait until the New Year holidays and borrow the sled from Santa himself.

Sleigh under firewood

But this is not the most unexpected manufacturing method. How do you like the idea of ​​making a stand for firewood ... from the firewood itself?

Firewood box from the same firewood

Once again, we draw your attention to this important aspect like flammability. Wicker, fabric and wooden crafts are good for everyone, but they can catch fire easily. Therefore, whichever option you choose, safety should always come first.

Simple metal firebox with your own hands (video)

Useful information about street fire boxes

We found out what a do-it-yourself firebox looks like, what projects exist. Now, sitting by the fireplace will be doubly pleasant for you. But that's not all! When it is necessary to organize the storage of a large amount of firewood, a full-fledged firebox is being built at your dacha. Thanks to her, the products will be reliably protected from precipitation, the negative effects of moisture. The space will be well ventilated, and access to the firewood will be greatly simplified.

Street firewood

A typical firebox outside is somewhat reminiscent of your own barn on site. However, if you put in a little effort, you will end up with a magnificent woodpile that is completely different from anything created before.

• Site selection, preparation of the columnar base. You will need to choose a perfectly flat place. A slight slope is permissible only if there is a need to ensure uniform flow of melt or rainwater.
• Having drawn the perimeter, not very deep holes are dug in the corners. The base is made of iron pillars, logs, bars. At the bottom of the pits, a cushion of rubble and sand is built, after installing the base, everything is poured with concrete.
• Frame design, wall erection. To make carrying for firewood as simple as possible, you need to make a strapping from the bottom and top of the structure. The existing diagonals will make the structure more stable.

Important! If not wood is used as a base, but metal, corners are welded onto the posts. You can also use them for diagonals.

• The wall material is attached to the frame - for example, lining or planks. It is undesirable to make the walls solid, because ventilation will suffer. Always leave at least small gaps. A chain-link mesh is also suitable if you work with metal. It is best to cover with slate.
• Arrangement of the roof. It is advisable to make it single-pitched, ensuring a good outflow of water back. To achieve this effect, you need to make base bars of different lengths. In addition to slate, as shown in the photo, profiled sheet and roofing material, as well as metal tiles, are widely used.
• Bottom preparation, final stage. In principle, the structure is ready for use - you can bring in firewood and fold them neatly in the woodbox. Only one question remains open - the foundation. A tree is a tree, and its contact with the ground is undesirable. Building pallets are fine as an interlayer. If pallets are not at hand, you can use any other materials. For example, weld a grid from reinforcement.

Many owners complain: the firebox is ready, made conscientiously, and for some reason the firewood in it does not want to hold on and falls. What could be the problem? Do not pursue beauty and do not set it as an end in itself to lay out firewood in the form of some kind of animal or bird. It is enough just to fold the poles one on top of the other, leaving a minimum of free space between them. If they differ in size, the larger logs are stacked first. The trend is simple: the thinner the wood, the higher it needs to be folded.

A firewood on the street can be either wall-mounted or a separate structure

Firewood on the street (video)

Sauna firebox: what is the difference?

It would seem that it will also stand on the street - how does such a structure differ from a regular firebox? Let's figure it out.

Unlike traditional storage, the structure for the bath is always smaller and is built next to the entrance to the steam room.

Building some kind of massive barn is completely pointless. You simply erect a local shed and put in it the amount of firewood required for 2-3 fires. The wall canopy is the simplest and affordable way arrangement. The approximate number of logs is at the level of human growth, but the length can be different and directly depends on the length of the bath itself.

To mark the corners, thick bars or metal rods are hammered into the ground. Slats and boards are stuffed on the sides. You can also secure the chain-link. Sometimes even two corners are enough - the rest will be replaced by a wall.

As soon as the walls are ready, you can start building the floors. In this case, it is also better to make the roof pitched in order to ensure an even flow of water after rain. We put it on the bottom construction pallets or we collect the crate. Our firewood will be placed on it!

Firewood by the bath

Proper storage firewood is a guarantee of your safety, a good indicator of housekeeping and decoration of a house or plot. Firewood racks look especially great in houses. They create coziness, are able to emphasize the individuality of the interior, to ensure order and cleanliness.

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Today, many people in their country houses install fireplaces, which will definitely require additional equipment, with which it is more convenient to keep the fire going. And among all these accessories, one of the most important places is occupied by a firebox, which is a structure with which it is convenient to store a certain amount of firewood directly in the house.

Types of wood burning stoves

If you look at a photo of wood burning stoves for a fireplace, you will notice that by their appearance they can be divided into two main groups: stationary and also portable. Depending on where they will be installed, they are divided into two more types: outdoor and indoor. You can buy them ready-made, or, if you wish, you can build them yourself. Naturally, everything depends on the choice of material from which the device for storing firewood will be made. But it should be borne in mind that any self-made wood stove for a fireplace should have a beautiful and aesthetic appearance.

Stationary firewood attachment

If we are talking about a stationary device in which firewood is to be stored, then usually they are built directly into the body of the fireplace. Most often this is just a niche under the firebox and it may have different shape: in the form of a square, rectangle or oval. These niches are very convenient because they can significantly save space in the room. Therefore, if it is necessary to decide the question of how to choose a wood burning stove for a fireplace, then first you should find out whether it will be stationary or portable, since stationary niches are built on the spot right in the wall under the fireplace or near it. But a portable device for storing firewood can be bought.

Portable wood burning stove

Very often, when buying a fireplace, a firebox is also offered to it. This is a more profitable option, because both the fireplace and all the accessories necessary for it will be made in the same style. The most basic advantage of such devices is that they are mobile and they are made in such a way that they can be picked up and gone outside to fetch logs. They are made from different materials:

• Wicker container: probably, the wicker wood-burning stove for the fireplace is one of the most convenient. It can be made from a regular vine that grows near almost every body of water. But its disadvantage is that its service life is very short.
• Wooden box: as a material for such a box, you can use not only boards and shingles, but also plywood and ordinary slats. If you do it yourself, you can get a great product. author's design... Although it is allowed to use imagination in the manufacture, it must be borne in mind that such a firebox must be strong, since it will have to withstand a significant load.
• Metal construction: A wrought iron wood burning stove is the most durable and most practical. But they can be not only forged, but also cast and stamped. The most beautiful ones are forged structures, because any artistic metal ornament can be used here. Moreover, not only steel can be used here, but also brass, bronze, copper, and cast iron.

Of course, the owner is engaged in creating coziness in the house, and a stove or fireplace helps her in this. With the help of these buildings, you can get an aura of warmth and comfort in the house, bring real fire into your home. However, in order to light the stove or fireplace, firewood is required, and it is very convenient if there is a firebox for the fireplace, located next to it, in which they lie. As you already understood, in this article we will talk about wood burning stoves for fireplaces, about what they are, what they are made of and how they are used in everyday life.

The original metal device for storing firewood

Main types

A firewood stand located near a stove or fireplace is called a firebox. It performs two functions at once: it is a device for direct storage of firewood and a decorative piece of furniture. Usually by the fireplace or next to it there is a couple of stacks of firewood, allowing you to calmly make a fire and slightly heat the room, this is quite enough. A dry log burns perfectly, but a tree brought from the street is not always ready for this.

All devices for timber storage can be conditionally divided into the following types:

• Street options. most often they build small structures in the form of sheds. These sheds protect the forest from precipitation, and at the same time give it the opportunity to ventilate, dry out, since there are cracks in the walls of the structures. In addition, the wood is not put on the ground or the floor, but on a prepared base that does not allow moisture to get onto the wood. In some cases, the woodpile is made in the form of a canopy, which is fixed on the pillars. The canopy protects the wood from precipitation, and the absence of walls allows the wood to dry from the wind.
• Room solutions: stationary and portable. It is impossible to carry out full-fledged storage of firewood in the house due to the limited space. You can organize a small warehouse under the stairs, but it is better not to take up precious space with wood. Most often, next to the stove or fireplace, there is an impromptu firewood for a small amount of firewood, which can be used to kindle a fire and heat a room. This wood stove can be part of the stove itself, it can be a fireplace with a wood stove on the side or with a stand inside, a small warehouse can be made in the form of a shelf for wood on the wall. Fireplace logs can be placed separately and look like a full-fledged decorative accessory. In stores you can find options made of wood, metal and plastic; beautiful forging is very often used. The simplest can be portable version for example, a regular wicker basket, with which you can easily go to the barn to replenish stocks of firewood.

A set of forged accessories for the stove

If you are the owner of a solid fuel stove or fireplace, you have probably come across the need to ensure quality and the right place for storing firewood. In this case, the location plays a key role and affects the quality of the logs, the degree of drying and ease of use.

A woodpile or woodbox is intended for convenient and compact storage of firewood. It is this arrangement of logs that allows you to dry the fuel well and place it in close proximity to the heating unit. Of course how Alternative option You can arrange storage space in your basement, garage, or shed, but this arrangement has several advantages. First of all, in winter and autumn, the air humidity rises significantly, which directly affects the quality of the workpieces. Also, a firewood stand should be not only spacious enough, but also stylish. Pay attention to its appearance and style.

Fireplace logs can have various dimensions and designs. Among the large and varied assortment, two main groups can be distinguished - forged and wicker. Also, the division is made according to the material of manufacture. It can be both wood and vine, and metal and cast iron.

Before you buy a wood burning stove for a fireplace, you need to decide on its dimensions. The most massive are stationary models, which are located in one place and remain on it during operation. The second option is more compact and miniature variations. Portable models are lightweight and can be rearranged from place to place, from room to room, and even transported.

The metal firebox is of high quality, strength and durability. If you wish, you can make such an option at home with your own hands.

Fireplaces for stoves are chosen according to the same principle as for fireplaces. Mostly preference is given to the smallest and most mobile structures. The space of the stand is enough for 1-3 loads and, if necessary, it can be rearranged or removed altogether.

Garden structures and outdoor installations

A fire box that you can buy in any specialized online store allows you to profitably decorate the space and at the same time make it more distributed.

The firebox photo of which can be found in this article can be located not only inside the house or summer cottage, but also right in the garden. Such structures are large in size and in their appearance resemble a barn or cattle corral. Firewood in this design is under a canopy or roof. The firebox can be equipped with walls in whole or in part.

The main material of an outdoor firebox is wood or metal. The second option is of higher quality, more durable and reliable. A firebox, which can be made inexpensively with your own hands and from improvised means, allows you to store a large number of solid fuel... The construction made of wood also has its advantages. Unlike steel, firewood is stored better in it, due to the circulation of air flows.

The woodcutter can have either a standard horizontal or a more interesting vertical arrangement. The first option is large and takes up a lot of free space in the garden. The second option, namely, forged fire-boxes in a vertical arrangement are more compact. They go well and harmonize with both the classic and modern interior, decor and landscape.

Home firewood stoves

Home fire boxes, as mentioned earlier, are portable and stationary. The first option is the most mobile. Also some fireplace portals initially include one or more compartments for storing logs.

Eco-friendly variations made from wood or vines are very popular. Products self made, braided patterns are the most expensive. The easiest option, which you can do with your own hands, is a firewood box, knocked out of boards.

A wrought iron firebox looks original and expensive, especially if it is made according to your individual project.

Stationary models, large-sized models for installation in the house are made mainly of steel and cast iron, while outdoor devices are assembled from wood. Such a stand will become not only an excellent decoration and addition to the stove and fireplace, but also a brazier, grill or barbecue.

Portable firewood stands are very small and lightweight. They can be rearranged from place to place. This option can be either more expensive and durable metal and forged, or more budget wicker or wood. Portable structures allow you to store a small amount of fuel near the stove or fireplace, which is enough for just a few bookmarks.

Style execution

A fireplace, for which the wood must be well dried, will look complete and stylish with a stand.

The big advantage is that when buying some fireboxes together with the portal, the firebox is included in the kit. This will not only allow you to profitably save your money, but at the same time buy a heating unit made in the same style as the components, which is quite difficult to do separately. Most often, such structures are small in size, which allows them to be transferred to different rooms.

You can visually enlarge the room using a vertically positioned stand. Such models are small in size, and forged options well complement the interior in classic, retro, Provence, loft and country styles.

As well as an alternative to the delicate and elegant log baskets, you can buy a simpler version in the minimalist style. Such designs have a simple decor and a minimum of patterns.

If you like everything original and unusual, you can choose a wood log in the shape of a spruce, a cone and other items. The variations are quite interesting, and the manufacturer uses wood, forging and metal as materials. You can also design a unique item for your fireplace or stove with your own hands, having previously drawn a sketch and prepared materials, accessories. Do-it-yourself firebox is great alternative both expensive and budget purchased devices.

The log stands can be equipped with small castors for easy movement and transportation around the house and floors. Some heating units are equipped with a built-in firebox, which is located directly in the portal. You can also provide for a built-in option if you are going to fold a brick oven with your own hands.

If we talk about specific materials, many people prefer to buy less durable, but at the same time environmentally friendly wicker wood logs from the vine. Outdoor models that are considered the best and most practical are wooden coasters. Home baskets that are most valued for their strength and durability are forged and steel devices.

Home models made of wood are no less popular. They are also classified as environmentally friendly. How original solution, you can buy a leather wood stove for fuel, which has a low weight and optimal dimensions, which together allows it to be carried and transported.

Do-it-yourself fireplace mantel

If you want to profitably save your money, we recommend making a wood-burning stove for a fireplace with your own hands from simple and improvised means. The frame of such a log will be plywood. It is important that at the first stage you have prepared not only the material and accessories itself, but also a detailed sketch, with a detailed display of all measurements and design features baskets.

The main criterion applied to this kind of hand-made and home-made products is strength and stability. It is also recommended to make the bottom of the firebox more concave. This is necessary in order for it to fit large quantity logs.

Also, a solid installation will be able to successfully withstand not a small weight of solid fuel and will not break during operation.

If you plan to move the products often enough, for additional convenience, you can equip it with several small wheels. Such a basket is more difficult to assemble with your own hands. Even more is being prepared for her detailed drawing... The bottom is always made of plywood, while the sides and decor are up to you. You can decorate the stand with stone, ceramics, forging, fabric and any other materials, accessories.

In addition to such material as plywood, bars, boards and any other materials can be used to make the frame. If you know how to handle a welding machine, and the device is in the public domain, you can easily assemble a wood burning stove for a fireplace from sheets of steel.

Another popular and working option for a simple wood burning stove for fireplaces is assembling it from an old wooden barrel. In order to make such a variation, you will need the same old wooden barrel... The bottom of the keg stays in place and does not shear. It is on it that the logs will be laid in the future. In this case, the sides remain in place, and metal rods, by giving them the required shape, can act as handles for which products can be carried. Also, you can make fairly stable supporting legs from them.

An alternative, but more durable log cabin can be made not only from a wooden, but also from a steel barrel. However, in this case, as mentioned earlier, you will need welding machine and the ability to handle it.

There are no basic requirements for a firebox. The main thing is that it is durable and roomy. In all other respects, you can experiment endlessly, select various materials making baskets irregular shapes, with original and intricate finishes.

In this video, you can learn how to choose and buy the right stand, firewood stove, which will be located in the house, in the country near the fireplace or stove: