Got a Load of Seasoned Firewood? Here's 5 Tips on How to Store It
A load of seasoned oak firewood or deliciously scented applewood can fill your house with warmth and comfort throughout the winter. But if you haven't stored it before, you may not know what to do with that seasoned firewood after it has been delivered. Fortunately, Jay's Firewood & Mulch in Perryville, MO, not only offers firewood delivery to the greater St. Louis area but provides advice to anyone who needs a plan for storing it.
5 Tips for Storing Seasoned Firewood
1. Choose the Right Spot
When selecting a storage place for your seasoned firewood, keep in mind you'll be making many trips between your woodpile and fireplace. Pick a place that's close to your door without blocking access to your yard.
2. Stack, Don't Dump
A neat stack of firewood is not only more attractive but helps air circulate between the logs. This will help your wood dry for the best and most fragrant burning. Stacked firewood also will take up less yard space because the base of the pile will be smaller.
3. Keep It Off the Ground
When seasoned firewood is in direct contact with soil, it is vulnerable to moisture, bugs, and rot. You can use pallets or a few two-by-fours to raise your woodpile off the ground.
4. Don't Touch Walls
While it’s tempting to stack your firewood against a wall to keep the pile orderly and balanced, you're better off leaving a few inches of clearance. Besides being another way to improve air circulation, this stacking method reduces the risk of termites or ants in the wood infesting your home.
5. Cover It Securely
A roof or a tarp is essential to keeping seasoned wood in prime burning condition. Even if you aren't expecting rain, firewood can be dampened by frost, fog, and snow. A cover deters moisture from settling on your firewood and ruining your fire.
With the right care, you can have enjoyable, low-smoke fires all season. For quality seasoned firewood delivery — and advice on storing it — call Jay's Firewood & Mulch at (877) 492-2970. You also can contact them online, where you’ll find information about their service area.
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