When storing your split firewood for the season it is important to cover the wood.
Keep the rain and snow out of your wood pile.
When you store your firewood make sure it is off the ground.
Seasoned firewood will absorb ground water not allowing to to stay dry.
Never burn wet or unseasoned firewood.
A good way to tell if the wood is seasoned is the weight, the lighter the wood the less water content.
List of reasons not to burn wet or unseasoned firewood 1)The wood is harder to light.
2)Wet wood creates more smoke; the smoke from a fire is the moisture steaming from the wood.
3)Excessive smoke in the chimney can cause back drafts of smoke into your home.
4)It takes all the heat from the fire to cook the moisture out.
Leaving less heat for your home.
When covering your firewood the best covers to use are breathable.
A high quality cover uses a waterproof material that keeps moisture out yet allows the wood to breath.
Many professional recommend covering the top few layers of the wood.
This would allow air to circulate around the wood allowing it to season.
During the fall and winter months use a full cover to keep the seasoned wood dry.
Find a location that is away from your home, garage or any other buildings.
Keeping the log rack out in the open will allow air to circulate around the firewood keeping it dry.
Storing your firewood away from any buildings also keeps unwanted insects and rodents at bay.