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Fireplace Log Rack

All you need to know about fireplace log racks and firewood.

Before logs can be brought in and put onto a firewood log rack, the wood must be properly dried and cared for while it is still outside. This is referred to as “seasoning” of firewood and firewood storage racks are a great aid in this process.

Wood is an organic material that needs to be stored and cared for properly. When it is not properly stored, various problems can arise. For example, logs quickly absorb water that can easily cause rot. Furthermore, this can also lead to molds that can be harmful to people-not to mention the logs. Furthermore, since the water must be evaporated by the heat of the fire before the wood will burn; damp wood will create a smoky fire and not the dry, crackling fire that most find ideal.

For these reasons, wood needs to be kept off the ground. It should also be kept as dry and sheltered as possible.

When wood is not properly stacked, it creates lots of dark, isolated spaces. Various bugs, vermin and other pests love these kinds of spaces and will quickly infest them. These unwanted infestations can lead to a number of problems and even be dangerous.

By keeping the wood nicely stacked and off the ground, firewood storage racks help eliminate these wasted spaces and keep the wood dry.

Some points to keep in mind when storing and seasoning firewood

To allow proper air flow and avoid bug infestations, firewood should be kept at least a couple of inches (5cm) off the ground. Also, keep a distance between the wood and any wall it may be stacked against.
Freshly cut trees have around 50% water content but firewood should not have more than 20% when it is burned.
Unseasoned or partially seasoned wood cause creosote build-up in the chimney which can eventually lead to chimney fires (with pines and other evergreens producing the most creosote).
While the top of the wood pile should be covered to keep rain off, the ends should be uncovered to allow water to escape.
Bark acts as a kind of lid on the wood. It should face upward if the firewood is not covered but downward if it is covered to allow the wood to dry out faster.
Drying time varies with the type of wood and when it was cut. Soft woods require less time and can generally be seasoned in six months or less while hardwoods often take a year.
Wood that is over dried will have less energy.

Keep these points in mind and use firewood storage racks whenever possible for the best possible firewood.

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