When ordering your bulk firewood for the winter, you may find that it takes up a significant amount of space, and it may be difficult to know where exactly to put it. Furthermore, it is very important that firewood is stored correctly and not simply dumped somewhere, as you need to keep your firewood dry and away from potential pests.
As suppliers of firewood in the upper Hutt Valley area, Hutt Valley Firewood are experts when it comes to all things firewood-related, including storage! In this article, we look at some of the best ways in which you should store your firewood.
Ensure Ventilation
Airflow is a very important part of correct firewood storage as it prevents moisture from seeping into your dry firewood, which could result in the seasoned wood becoming overly smokey when lit. The best way to ensure ventilation is by keeping your firewood off the floor by using a specialised firewood rack. Keeping your wood slightly elevated and off the floor is another way in which you can deter pests.
Stacking your firewood properly is another way in that you can ensure proper ventilation.
Out of the House
Unfortunately, firewood can tend to attract pests such as termites, and for this reason, you should keep your firewood a short distance from your house, at least around a metre. If you have a barbeque area or any other area near your home, this should do nicely. While being undercover is ideal, it is not always possible, and that is okay.
It may be tempting to store your firewood in your basement or garage, but this could attract rodents and wood-boring insects into your home. If you do want to store firewood indoors, you should consider building a dedicated shed if you do not already have one.
Deterring Ground Moisture
Placing a moisture barrier under your firewood rack is one of the best ways to deter ground moisture, as is placing a few large stones. Placing your firewood rack on top of a concrete slab near your home is another great way to deter moisture from seeping into your firewood.
Looking to purchase firewood in upper Hutt? Here at Hutt Valley Firewood, we supply and deliver high-quality firewood throughout the Foxton area. Please feel free to get in touch with us at 021 127 9955 should you want to place an order or if you have any questions.