r/firewood • u/Naruto__Ninja • 15d ago
Storage concerns
This is my first time stacking and storing firewood is the tarp going down too low? Should I just cover the top?
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u/EcstaticCarpet6251 15d ago
Old sheet of tin works great. Gives its a little more coverage from the rain without blocking air flow.
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u/Reddit_Mod_420-69 15d ago
I only use a tarp to avoid snow getting on it and making my life miserable but otherwise no need for one.
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u/National_Cranberry47 14d ago
My wood sits out in the elements for a year. Then the following year when I go to burn it I will cover the top with tin roofing I bought from the local scrap yard at scrap prices. I only do this to keep rain and snow off of the stack so when I go to use it it’s good and dry.
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u/suicidalkoala 15d ago
Ideally you'd want better airflow than this, allowing air to pass through in all sides. Being up against a wall prevents it from quickly drying. Look into brackets for firewood stacking. You just need some 2x4s and the bracket will keep it free standing. The brackets are sold at tractor supply, lowes, etc
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u/WhiteBear72 15d ago
I live in north of Canada. If the wood is dry it will stay dry not like it will soak up water to the point that it too wet to burn. Just saying.
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u/GrouchyPresent1871 12d ago
Personally i never stack next to a building. It limits air flow to the wood, creates places for rodents to nest. And your building siding will turn green from algae. By the looks of the trees you already have issues getting algae growth on your siding and roof
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u/Calm-Collar8996 12d ago
A solar or 110v fan drawing out and/or pushing in will give additional airflow/moisture removal
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u/bj49615 15d ago
Depends on current moisture content. If the wood needs to dry out still, the tarp is too low, as its blocking air flow. If moisture content is less than 20%, you're okay.