How to Properly Stack Fire Wood

Stack the firewood near the location where you will burn it.

Anyone who has built a successful fire knows that dried firewood burns much better than wood with moisture in it. Wet wood may not burn at all. Stacking the firewood not only provides a convenient visually appealing storage solution but also aids in the drying process. As the wood dries, take pieces from the top. Stack the firewood either indoors or outdoors. If you do stack the wood outside, use a protective plastic sheet to keep it dry.

Things You'll Need

• Concrete
• Pallets
• Plastic sheeting
• Metal frame

Instructions

1. 

   Sort by both length and roundness.

   Sort the firewood by size.

2. 

   The heaviest, largest pieces should form the base.

   Arrange six to eight large pieces of firewood next to each other on a flat surface. It's better to use more wood on the bottom row than less. Concrete, pallets, plastic sheeting and metal frames all work well to stack the wood on. Stack the firewood against a wall or vertical surface to keep it from falling.

3. 

   Small gaps form between the various logs as you stack them.

   Stack one piece of wood in the groove in between two of the base logs. Continue with all the grooves. Once the base layer has a row of logs on it, move up to the next level. Continue stacking until all the firewood is used. The stack will look like a triangle.

4. 

   Wood planks stack easier than logs because of their shape.

   Stack flat planks on top of each other. Create three or more stacks of wood. Do not make the stacks higher than 4 feet.

References

• Wood Heat: Firewood Stacking
• Keept It Simple: Firewood Stacking Methods