November 2025 - Magazine - Page 19
November 2025
In a Garage or Shed With Poor Ventilation
Firewood needs airflow to season properly. If you stack it in a sealed-off garage or
shed, you9re trapping in moisture and
creating a moldy mess. That kind of environment doesn9t just hurt your firewood4
it also invites mildew and rot.
If you9re going to store it under cover,
make sure there9s cross-ventilation. Leave
space between rows, and don9t stack it
flush with the walls.
Under a Tarp (Directly)
Covering firewood with a tarp can
backfire fast. If you drape it over the
stack without allowing for ventilation,
moisture will build up underneath and
start to rot the wood. You9ll end up with
moldy, useless logs and a big mess to
clean up.
If you use a tarp, only cover the top. Let
the sides breathe so air can move
through the stack and moisture doesn9t
get trapped inside.
On Bare Ground
Firewood stacked directly on dirt soaks
up ground moisture and starts to rot from
the bottom up. Even in dry climates, the
underside of the stack will stay damp,
and that ruins any chance of proper
seasoning.
Use pallets, concrete blocks, or a rack to
lift the wood off the ground. It doesn9t
have to be fancy4just enough to keep
it elevated and dry.
