I’ve picked up some good tips on UA-cam as I was preparing to build my first one. None were more detailed than yours. Love the piece by piece play by play as you were laying the first log.
That's impressive. I guess as you take it down for burning the roof should stay the best you can. I would think to have a few racks near the house so that I wouldn't have to go to the big Holz Hausen on a daily basis.
John love your editing. It is getting so good that when I was watching you throw the firewood into the wheel barrows I thought my internt conection was lagging. It wasn't until I watched it again that I realised that it was your terriffic editing. A nice piece of video work on a Master Piece Holz Hausen. It also looked very HD video.
Good job. You're one of the few that mention the inward stacking. They are extremely compact and season wood quickly. A couple things stand out. Stack the inside "pile" vertically on-end for the chimney effect and build it earlier in the year. I stack in April and the wood is ready to burn by Fall. On cool August night, you'll find that the HH is still hot from the day's sun and the chimney is flowing a lot of hot air all night. The pieces inside just get "cooked" dry - they really retain heat, which helps the drying. People come over and take pictures, too.
Very impressive!! Good job! I know what I am about to suggest is a lot of work, but 4.0 or 5.0 would be very interesting if after this wood is cured, you stack it out in a traditional stack to get a look at how much wood is stored in this circle location. That would be a interesting video but easy for me to suggest as I am currently in my recliner:)
Super cool. I have gotten sick of traditional rectangle stacks of wood failing. Currently using a huge square, which is working, but I'll try a HH next! Thanks
I love holz hausens, and the roof is definitely the hardest part to get right. Unless you are building to dry and season and store for later years, collecting the wood at burn time is a pain, especially with the roof. Tarps and dedicated products I think might be easier than the shingled roof, but definitely don't look as pretty.
Thank you so much for making this series on how to build a holtze housen! I appreciate how you explained the whole process. I just got done building my 1st one and the roof was the hardest part. (Didn’t help that it was getting dark and I wanted to finish it . Might end up re doing it 🙄). It also came out a little lopsided but it’s definitely sturdy! But I’m onto my 2nd one and it already the space being used looks way better than a wall of wood. Especially because these stacks of wood line my street for about 50yardsn😉
I am modeling my holzhausen from yours, most informative on you tube. Thanks for your vids, learning a lot from these. I had one side completely collapse at about 4 ft in my first attempt, I believe that I was slack in that I proceeded too fast and didn't lock my splits in good. It's like a puzzle, every piece seems to need it's proper placement. Keeping the holz plumb is the most difficult thing, it takes a good eye but I believe I have it licked.
+Land Designs Unlimited LLC Yes thank you, I have approx 6 face involved at 8ft diam so far. 5 ft tall and yes the inside mound adds much strength, the key being the inward angle of the outer ring. Again thank you.
That thing is looking sharp! A work of art! When you haven't built a roof how did the wood dry? Have you noticed any difference in moister content? I am going to need to go back and look through your catalog of videos and see if you have any mill action. Something I have really been thinking about. Great work as always. Thanks for sharing!
Work well ！ Your video reminds me of my life in our hometown , we always warm ourselves by burn straw in northern China ! Thanks for sharing!......Taylor
I appreciate you making the roof from wood, but it is more feasible to just use a tarp and then stack some wood on top of the tarp so it doesn't blow away. I've watched all 3 parts and I love it. Great Job!
I get why you shingle the top with bark outer splits, but what happens in the winter when you start taking the pile apart? Don't you have the same issue with water soaking the wood?
You have to use a tarp to cover it once you start removing wood. Yes, it will get wet if you leave it exposed. The good news is only the first few rows into the pile get wet. In a pinch you can dig deeper into the pile.
Hello John, I tried to post earlier but I think it got lost in the ether. Apologies if you get this twice. Thanks for the videos, really excellent. I'm building a Holz Hausen in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. We have had a lot of rain recently and I'm wondering about the implication of building the Holz Hausen with soaking wood. In your experience will the middle still dry out if it has rained a lot during the build? Many thanks for your help. David
+Land Designs Unlimited LLC With all that traffic running past your place I could only think that you have a business opportunity on your door step. I’m thinking a tourist attraction "The Big Holz Hausen"! The shop, of course, would be in the shape of a Holz Hausen with a Big Chainsaw on top. The annual Holz Hausen building competition would be a bit of a money spinner. I know, I know, having these greatl ideas is the easy part. The real challenge is convincing your wife and neighbours that it is a good idea. Down here in Oz we have our share of crazy big things: The big Prawn [you call them Shrimp] www.echo.net.au/2013/09/prawnography-the-big-and-the-small-of-it/ The Big Merino [sheep] mustbewanderlust.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/weekly-photo-challenge-big/
So what is the purpose for this wouldn't you have to take all the "shingles" down if to get some wood to burn or is more for Decoration? Look very nice though not hating!
Yes, you would have to take the shingles down. Once you start taking the Holz apart you cover it with a tarp to keep the wood dry. A holz hausen is both functional and aesthetic.
The more I get into firewood the more I start to realize stacking isnt neccesary and is pretty much a time waster. Loose wood does not dry much slower. Better to never stack and get more wood with the time you would have spent stacking. If you want to use your space well, I recommend building a pallet crib which if built properly will last for years and takes little effort to build.
I have started building my first one , so far so good .
It's a lot of fun and a great conversation piece!
I’ve picked up some good tips on UA-cam as I was preparing to build my first one. None were more detailed than yours. Love the piece by piece play by play as you were laying the first log.
That's impressive. I guess as you take it down for burning the roof should stay the best you can.
I would think to have a few racks near the house so that I wouldn't have to go to the big Holz Hausen on a daily basis.
Wow John - congrats to you for seeing this through - remarkable...!!
John love your editing. It is getting so good that when I was watching you throw the firewood into the wheel barrows I thought my internt conection was lagging. It wasn't until I watched it again that I realised that it was your terriffic editing. A nice piece of video work on a Master Piece Holz Hausen. It also looked very HD video.
Good job. You're one of the few that mention the inward stacking. They are extremely compact and season wood quickly.
A couple things stand out. Stack the inside "pile" vertically on-end for the chimney effect and build it earlier in the year.
I stack in April and the wood is ready to burn by Fall. On cool August night, you'll find that the HH is still hot from the day's sun and the chimney is flowing a lot of hot air all night. The pieces inside just get "cooked" dry - they really retain heat, which helps the drying. People come over and take pictures, too.
Thanks for the series. I will be trying this method out. Very well explained and demonstrated.
Just like a work of art! a masterpiece! Great job!
good job! I built much of a holz hausen based on your video and feel the same exhausted pride.
What about when you start using wood from the pile ?
Very impressive!! Good job!
I know what I am about to suggest is a lot of work, but 4.0 or 5.0 would be very interesting if after this wood is cured, you stack it out in a traditional stack to get a look at how much wood is stored in this circle location.
That would be a interesting video but easy for me to suggest as I am currently in my recliner:)
Super cool. I have gotten sick of traditional rectangle stacks of wood failing. Currently using a huge square, which is working, but I'll try a HH next! Thanks
I love holz hausens, and the roof is definitely the hardest part to get right. Unless you are building to dry and season and store for later years, collecting the wood at burn time is a pain, especially with the roof. Tarps and dedicated products I think might be easier than the shingled roof, but definitely don't look as pretty.
Thank you so much for making this series on how to build a holtze housen! I appreciate how you explained the whole process. I just got done building my 1st one and the roof was the hardest part. (Didn’t help that it was getting dark and I wanted to finish it . Might end up re doing it 🙄). It also came out a little lopsided but it’s definitely sturdy! But I’m onto my 2nd one and it already the space being used looks way better than a wall of wood. Especially because these stacks of wood line my street for about 50yardsn😉
Congrats on your first Holz! You'll get better with each one.
I'm impressed, continue with these great movies
Thank you so much for sharing all this with us🤗🤗🤗, wonderful job💕
I am modeling my holzhausen from yours, most informative on you tube. Thanks for your vids, learning a lot from these. I had one side completely collapse at about 4 ft in my first attempt, I believe that I was slack in that I proceeded too fast and didn't lock my splits in good. It's like a puzzle, every piece seems to need it's proper placement. Keeping the holz plumb is the most difficult thing, it takes a good eye but I believe I have it licked.
+Land Designs Unlimited LLC Yes thank you, I have approx 6 face involved at 8ft diam so far. 5 ft tall and yes the inside mound adds much strength, the key being the inward angle of the outer ring. Again thank you.
How many hours would you estimate the stacking portion of the project took?
Spectacular 👌😁
thanks for this series - really enjoyed it and am in the process of building one now. thanks again - looks great. - CC
That thing is looking sharp! A work of art! When you haven't built a roof how did the wood dry? Have you noticed any difference in moister content?
I am going to need to go back and look through your catalog of videos and see if you have any mill action. Something I have really been thinking about. Great work as always. Thanks for sharing!
Work well ！ Your video reminds me of my life in our hometown , we always warm ourselves by burn straw in northern China ! Thanks for sharing!......Taylor
***** YEAH~I am a Chinese ~And I will watch your video always
+Land Designs Unlimited LLC I believe that you can do better in the future！
Great job!!!
Thank you for sharing!
Good job!
I’m Japanese
I build campsite.
I like Your movie!
I appreciate you making the roof from wood, but it is more feasible to just use a tarp and then stack some wood on top of the tarp so it doesn't blow away. I've watched all 3 parts and I love it. Great Job!
tarps look like hell
Nice job !
I like it. I think I'll build one. thanks for sharing your experience.
Very impressive nice job John I wonder you have permit to build that
I get why you shingle the top with bark outer splits, but what happens in the winter when you start taking the pile apart? Don't you have the same issue with water soaking the wood?
You have to use a tarp to cover it once you start removing wood. Yes, it will get wet if you leave it exposed. The good news is only the first few rows into the pile get wet. In a pinch you can dig deeper into the pile.
SWEET!
Awesome job man!!
Thank you!
Great video! Thanks for your help again.
Hello John, I tried to post earlier but I think it got lost in the ether. Apologies if you get this twice. Thanks for the videos, really excellent. I'm building a Holz Hausen in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. We have had a lot of rain recently and I'm wondering about the implication of building the Holz Hausen with soaking wood. In your experience will the middle still dry out if it has rained a lot during the build? Many thanks for your help. David
+Land Designs Unlimited LLC That's good news. Thanks for the advice. Good luck with your current Holz.
About how many cord are in a 10' holz hausen that's 6' high?
another cool video! I was starting to have withdrawals!
+Land Designs Unlimited LLC
With all that traffic running past your place I could only think that you have a business opportunity on your door step. I’m thinking a tourist attraction "The Big Holz Hausen"! The shop, of course, would be in the shape of a Holz Hausen with a Big Chainsaw on top. The annual Holz Hausen building competition would be a bit of a money spinner. I know, I know, having these greatl ideas is the easy part. The real challenge is convincing your wife and neighbours that it is a good idea.
Down here in Oz we have our share of crazy big things:
The big Prawn [you call them Shrimp]
www.echo.net.au/2013/09/prawnography-the-big-and-the-small-of-it/
The Big Merino [sheep]
mustbewanderlust.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/weekly-photo-challenge-big/
Really enjoyed the video. That thing is a thing of beauty. A shame that is has to be burnt up. lol Also, how many cords approx?
Thanks ,
Great video❤
But wait until you deal with Mountain Ash from Victoria Australia:)
Nice
How many cords of wood is there?
Great video John, going to be a shame to take it down and burn it.
just a question...wood pile is it a good place for "hornest 's nest"... in the summer..??
I've never found a hornets nest or bees nest but nature does like the cover provided by a holz. It's usually chipmunks and mice for me.
At 14:38, bottom right corner a chipmunk runs out of your pile. Your Holz Hausen looks good BTW!
this was great,,,,thank you so much
How much wood do you end up having in one of those holz hausen?
Awesome!
Sweet
So what is the purpose for this wouldn't you have to take all the "shingles" down if to get some wood to burn or is more for Decoration? Look very nice though not hating!
Yes, you would have to take the shingles down. Once you start taking the Holz apart you cover it with a tarp to keep the wood dry. A holz hausen is both functional and aesthetic.
My experience the hausen ....wood in center dont dry, single stack drys better and faster
What do you mean ? You wouldnt put in the center ?
@@teresacalafate6834 yes you do
Good Job and Video.
Holzhaufen or (Hausen):
Translated from German to English is:
PILE of WOOD
or House of Wood.
LOL
The more I get into firewood the more I start to realize stacking isnt neccesary and is pretty much a time waster. Loose wood does not dry much slower. Better to never stack and get more wood with the time you would have spent stacking. If you want to use your space well, I recommend building a pallet crib which if built properly will last for years and takes little effort to build.
And the point of this is?
Looks like u got to much time on your hands, stack it normal and be done with it,
Watch your your video and others, build some 👍, 🚀🚜🏰🪵👍