{"id":1610,"date":"2022-06-05T08:22:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-05T08:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/?p=1610"},"modified":"2022-06-05T08:43:30","modified_gmt":"2022-06-05T08:43:30","slug":"store-firewood-outside-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/store-firewood-outside-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Store Firewood Outside In Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is very important to correctly store your firewood to prolong its life. There seems to be a lot of confusion amongst people when it comes to storing their firewood. Let\u2019s take a look at how to correctly store the firewood and what factors you should keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While storing firewood, make sure to keep it above the ground and in a clear area to prevent moisture contact from the ground. Also, ensure plenty of sunlight and airflow. Store the firewood at least 15-20ft away from the house and any property to prevent pests and mold from getting to your house<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-To-Store-Firewood-Outside-In-summer.jpg\" alt=\"firewood storage outside in summer\" class=\"wp-image-1611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-To-Store-Firewood-Outside-In-summer.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-To-Store-Firewood-Outside-In-summer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-To-Store-Firewood-Outside-In-summer-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/store-firewood-outside-in-summer\/#Proper_Stacking\" title=\"Proper Stacking\">Proper Stacking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/store-firewood-outside-in-summer\/#Should_You_Store_Firewood_Inside_During_Summer\" title=\"Should You Store Firewood Inside During Summer?\">Should You Store Firewood Inside During Summer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/store-firewood-outside-in-summer\/#Things_To_Keep_In_Mind_While_Storing_Firewood_In_The_Winter\" title=\"Things To Keep In Mind While Storing Firewood In The Winter\">Things To Keep In Mind While Storing Firewood In The Winter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/store-firewood-outside-in-summer\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_Storing_Firewood_Outside_In_The_Summer_Season\"><\/span>Tips For Storing Firewood Outside In The Summer Season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at everything you need to keep in mind while storing firewood outside during the summer season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ventilation_And_Sunlight\"><\/span>Ventilation And Sunlight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing which you need to keep in mind while storing firewood is to ensure proper sunlight and ventilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the firewood outside in an area that is not covered by a shade and that receives plenty of sunlight. You can also build a shed for storing your firewood which can protect the logs from rain or other outside elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stacking the firewood correctly will also ensure proper ventilation to each log piece in the stack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proper_Stacking\"><\/span>Proper Stacking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very important to properly stack your firewood, this will ensure proper ventilation and sunlight access in case you are not storing the wood in a shed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stack the wood on top of each other, in a straight line. If the wood is split, make sure that the bark is facing downwards if possible. This will ease the evaporation process and prevent moisture from the wood from getting stuck under the bark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have a rack to stack the firewood, stack the sides using a criss-cross pattern to add more stability to the sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep a gap of at least 4-6 inches between the ground and the log. This will protect the firewood from coming in contact with moisture on the ground or rainwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your region receives a lot of rainfall, always cover the stack with a tarp but only do it when you think it is about to rain. Covering the stack with a tarp will prolong the drying process, and encourages rotting and <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-firewood-get-moldy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">getting mold on the firewood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not want to use a tarp at times it starts to rain, It is a good idea to build a permanent roof over your stack so it does not come in contact with rainfall. It is important not to cover the sides of the stacks because then the airflow between logs remains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always better to cut the firewood down to quarter splits. This increases their surface area which leads to quicker drying times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Store_Firewood_Inside_During_Summer\"><\/span>Should You Store Firewood Inside During Summer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you live in a region where it rains a lot during this season, the ideal place for storing firewood would be outside. Just make sure that the stack is protected from sudden rain and has adequate airflow to prevent rotting in moist conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_To_Keep_In_Mind_While_Storing_Firewood_In_The_Winter\"><\/span>Things To Keep In Mind While Storing Firewood In The Winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are that you will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/store-firewood-outside-in-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">store the firewood during the winter season <\/a>as well. Although most of the factors are the same as storing the firewood at an elevation to prevent moisture contact and storing them away from the house, there are some additional factors that you need to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the winter season, in most regions, there is a high chance of dew, moisture, frost, snow, or rain. Prolonged exposure to moisture will end up ruining your seasoned wood. The easiest way to protect your firewood is to cover it with a plastic tarp for the winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the temperatures are below freezing, there is no reason to remove the tarp on daily basis. Instead, you can keep the tarp on for the whole winter season. <br>Because of the low temperatures, all the moisture inside the wood is frozen, thus it will not start to rot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Store the firewood in a stack, at least 15-20ft away from the house and in an area where it receives plenty of sunlight and ventilation. Protect the stack from any water and cover it with a tarp if it rains in your region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is very important to correctly store your firewood to prolong its life. 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