Proper Firewood Storage is important to prevent problems of wetness, molding, crumbling bark. Properly stored wood will be easier to handle and will burn better.
This picture shows what happens to improperly stored firewood.
Prevent Problems
When firewood is laying on the ground, it can become wet or damp, moldy and rotten. When this has happened, you usually get dirty carrying wood to the fireplace area. You may have a continuous chore of keeping the area around the fireplace clean, because the bark falls off easily.
Damp wood will not burn well. Also, it is difficult to get the fire started. Once it is started the wood doesn’t want to stay burning.
Stack Firewood
Firewood should always be stacked so that it is not touching the ground. This will prevent the lower levels of wood from becoming damp. Also, it should be stacked so that the ends of wood are exposed and the air can circulate around the ends. Then the wood should dry properly.
Cover Firewood
Another factor in proper firewood storage is a cover. A cover will protect your wood from the weather elements, such as rain and snow. Once it is dry, you want to keep it that way until you are ready to burn it.
A shed would provide proper firewood storage and prevent these problems. Plans for firewood storage sheds are availabe in sizes and types to meet most peoples needs.
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