Now that you just purchased a half cord of firewood to burn in your cozy fireplace, it is time to store it.
So, how do you properly store your firewood? How do you go about keeping it dry and preventing mold from building up? With a firewood rack.
How many times have you seen a homeowner who has all of his firewood stacked outside with a tarp covering it all? Perhaps you have done it yourself.
The problem with this approach is that mold and mildew grow in a quick amount of time Firewood needs to cure in order to burn properly.
Think of your stack of firewood like a basket full of damp clothes.
If you cover it, the clothes can't dry and quickly become moldy.
Firewood is the same way.
A good firewood rack will not only allow you to neatly stack your stored logs, but it also promotes drying and cross ventilation.
An excellent firewood rack that is quite popular is the one made by Woodhaven.
You can find out more on their rack by doing a search online.
I've seen some firewood rack manufacturers say their covers are mold and mildew resistant, but be careful.
Although the cover may not get moldy, your firewood will because it is completely covered.
So, if you are looking to keep your freshly cut firewood stacked and dry, check out a firewood rack.
It will be your best solution.
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