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8. Taghon's Tree & Landscaping

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How to stack firewood in a fireplace

The best way to stack wood in a fireplace for a fire is pretty simple. First, gather the kindling in the middle, you can even use rolled up newspaper. Next, stack your wood in a perpendicular formation. Place two logs next to the kindling, then stack two more (you can use more) on top and perpendicular to them. Make sure to keep plenty of space between them to maximize oxygen flow, which is essential to a good fire. If you are adding a third level, make sure they are a bit closer together for each level up. It’s doubtful your fireplace can handle anything larger than that.

How should you stack firewood for storage

To stack wood for storage, the first thing to do is make sure it is elevated off the ground by at least a few inches. Something like a standard pallet laid flat is ideal. You can also build something out of very basic materials, like wood planks and cinder blocks. Make sure the wood is not sitting up against anything, like a wall. Try to keep it at least five feet away from your house to prevent bugs and spiders that inhabit unseasoned wood from having easy access to your house. It also promotes air circulation to accelerate the drying or seasoning process. Cover the top with a tarp or something similar to shield it from rain and snow, but leave the ends open to promote circulation.

What is the best size for firewood?

Firewood is ideally cut into approximately 16 inches in length. This is a standard size for cords of wood. A cord of wood, properly stacked, will measure 4 x 4 x 8 and be 128 cubic feet in total. Nearly any indoor (or outdoor) fireplace can accommodate 16 inch lengths of wood. They are also an easy size to move and stack for just about anyone of any size.

How much does it cost to have firewood stacked?

There is not a standard market rate for stacking firewood; it is going to depend on where you live. If you are having a cord of wood delivered, check to see if delivery includes stacking. Chances are it doesn’t, but they might do it for a nominal fee. Figure minimum wage for a job, whatever that is where you live.

How can you tell if firewood is seasoned?

Seasoned wood is lighter, due to the loss of moisture, so weight is one way to check. However, if you’re like most people and don’t actually weigh your wood, fear not; there are other ways. Check the bark--is it dry and easy to strip off? Dried bark chips off easily versus saturated bark. Smell is another key way. Unseasoned wood will smell stronger than seasoned wood. As the wood dries and dies out, there is less opportunity for anything to emit odor. Seasoned logs will appear less colorful and more faded, as any pigments dissolve and the wood fades naturally.

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