Log store maintenance calendar: four useful checks a year

Tie maintenance to weather and deliveries rather than an arbitrary weekend. The empty bay is your best inspection window.

Spring: inspect winter damage

Check roof edges, anchors and any face that took repeated rain. Clear vegetation before growth hides the rear gap. Note repairs that need a dry spell.

Summer: repair and finish

Replace structural members, renew the roof covering and apply compatible finishes in suitable conditions. Follow product drying and recoat instructions. Keep firewood away until materials are ready for service.

Before the main delivery

Sweep the empty bay, check floor support, label the new batch and clear the unloading route. Confirm that a gutter or downpipe has not been redirected toward the base.

Midwinter: look, do not dismantle

After severe weather, inspect for lifted roofing, leaning stacks, blocked runoff and splash. Do not attempt structural work against a loaded bay. Move the fuel and make the structure safe first if movement has occurred.

Keep one line of records

Write the date and action inside a sheltered post: “Nov 2026 — roof patch; left foot packed and anchor replaced.” It is enough to reveal repeat failures without creating a maintenance bureaucracy.