Stacking Firewood In Garage

Stack the wood in rows.

Stacking firewood in garage.

If at all possible your firewood storage should be at least a few inches off of the ground. Firewood will usually dry better when left outside for a period of time in the sun before it s brought into the garage. No putting on a jacket and boots. Stack your firewood above the ground.

Do not attempt to create your stack until after the tower is completely secure. Elevate firewood storage so that wood doesn t rest directly on the ground whether it s stacked on soil or concrete. You ve cut down the trees and split the resulting wood. Firewood stored in a garage will also tend to be cleaner.

Firewood should not be stored indoors in any area in the home basement or garage. About 30 feet away or so is a safe distance. And as mentioned before this practice is also going to make your home vulnerable to pest problems. Proper garage door insulation can help keep the garage from getting damp.

A stable support tower is key to the success of your stack. Keep the pile near the home but not too close. Bringing wood in from the garage is convenient especially if the garage is attached to the home. Paul took firewood storage to the next level by burrowing wooden crates into a generous wood pile creating a system that is functional in more.

The folks at studio st. Stack wood to a maximum height of 4 feet. You can bring in the wood without going out in the rain and cold. Choose a spot that has good drainage so the bottom layer of wood doesn t sink into muddy ground.

If you have an empty wall stack your firewood up against it. Never stack firewood indoors. If the tower is wobbling at all try using different pieces of wood. A few final tips for stacking firewood.

Set your firewood on upcycled pallets 2x4s a tarp whatever you have that can lift wood and allow for air flow underneath. If you find yourself struggling when creating your firewood stack keep these few simple tips in mind. Insects can emerge to take up residence within the structure and the firewood pile can also provide attractive harborage for rodents or other wildlife or insect pests. One of the issues is that this does not allow for proper airflow which will keep green wood from drying and can introduce moisture to your stack.

It s recommended that firewood be stacked at least 20 to 30 feet away from the exterior of the home to keep pests away. The right way to stack firewood the hard part is over. Put your firewood to work. No covering and uncovering the pile as you might have to do with a tarp covered outdoor pile.

Now it s time to stack all those pieces in an orderly efficient attractive way so.