Building of a Holz Hausen (Wood House)

This a progression of building a Holz Hausen or wood house. This method will dry the firewood quicker due to being circular, having a chimney effect when the wind or air hits the stack from all sides. There is a measuring stick in the center, marked so you know when 20% of the wood moisture is gone and ready to burn. Plus, it looks cool!

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[stickandastring]

@bryco. Thanks! I actually wished I would have done more explanation (how to) audio with the video.

The circle was laid out with a stick and a string :) 8' diameter with the outer edge of the wood on the circle. A 10' stick or pole is put in the center and marked at 80% of the heighth of the pole. When the wood shrinks as it is drying, when the wood reaches the mark (20% of the wood moisture is gone) the wood is dry and ready to burn.

[brycro]

Awesome job. Finally a good video on this topic. What is the diameter of the base? Height? What kind of wood did you pile in there? Very nice job.

[stickandastring]

@brycro You fill the center with odd wood pieces stacked vertically. When the air hits the circular stack of wood, it will flow through the pile (chimney effect). Save some thinner 'bark out' pieces for the roof to shed water. This method of stacking will dry the wood many months faster than a conventional woodpile.

I got the wood for free as a neighbor took a large maple down. It was about 3 cords worth. Decorating is an option, as the pile is artistic as is.

Thank you,

stickandastring

[stickandastring]

@brycro

There is a great photo of the wood house finished and decorated on picasa. search Holz Hausen.



[woodman233]

Very well done. Thanks.

[CTSCAPER]

Thank you for the great video showing how to build a wood house.

[wichitazeb]

That is Awesome! Well done!