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If you have no other option, it is generally best to avoid storing in a basement or basement. In fact, it is often thought that the most important thing is to protect the logs from rain that could soak them. Of course, protecting the wood from the effects of the weather is an essential criterion. However, these places can be unsuitable due to the lack of ventilation and light. Ideally, your storage location should be sunny (and even south-facing if possible) and offer good ventilation. Another important criterion is the distance between your home and the storage location. The lower it is, the less likely it is that the wood will get wet en route.
Storing Firewood
Mistake #2: Poorly Positioning the Tarp
If you choose a tarp, don’t let it go all the way to the ground! In fact, this can make the wood appear better covered. However, it also becomes more susceptible to condensation. Also, avoid completely covering the logs with your tarp to allow for better ventilation. The tarp should remain slightly inclined so that the water can drain without stagnating, but that’s it. Otherwise, to obtain an optimal shelter, you should provide a woodshed, a shed or a yard with a sloping roof, which will be more effective than a simple canvas.
Mistake #3: Poorly ventilated wood storage
First of all, you should know that you should avoid storing wood directly on the ground at all costs. This prevents air circulation and thus promotes maceration of the stems and the phenomenon of condensation. To avoid this, simply use a pallet or arrange the logs so that the pile is raised. For the same reason, it is also important to avoid sticking the pile to the wall. Allow at least ten centimeters between the wall and your wood.
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