Order before July 30 and get a FREE wood carrier bag!
Storing and stacking your firewood. SherbrookeYou currently have dry and healthy wood. You are now ready to go through the cold season snuggled in the warmth. Your duty now is to use the necessary means to keep your wood in good condition until it is used. Over the years, we have frequently witnessed firewood stored in such a poor manner that its efficiency left something to be desired. The purpose of this page is to provide you with some wise recommendations in this matter.
First of all, you should ask yourself where you prefer to store your wood: outside or in a room? Before you decide on this, there are two important points to consider. First, it is essential to contact your city or municipality to find out what the regulations are. Although many people are unaware of this, by-laws frequently place restrictions on the amount of wood that can be stored in a home. The purpose of these regulations is to reduce the risk of fire and to facilitate the response of firefighters in the event of a fire. Once you know how much you can store indoors, it is a good idea to estimate the amount of wood cords that can be stored. If this is not the very first time you have stored wood in your home, you are well aware of the surface area occupied at the time. Bois de chauffage Sherbrooke offers 48'' high x 96'' long x 15'' deep cords. On request, we can make 12'' and 14'' cords. |
|
Indoor storage
The best place to store firewood is in the basement. If you had to name the wettest room in the house, what would you name? The basement! It is also necessary to have a dehumidifier in the area you have chosen to store your firewood. Preferably, choose units with a continuous water drain, since they run continuously and you won't have to empty them.
As soon as you start using your wood stove, you may find that the dehumidifier becomes unnecessary if it is located in the same place as the stove. It goes without saying that, for safety reasons, it is important to keep a certain distance between the wood being stored and the heater.
As soon as you start using your wood stove, you may find that the dehumidifier becomes unnecessary if it is located in the same place as the stove. It goes without saying that, for safety reasons, it is important to keep a certain distance between the wood being stored and the heater.
Outdoor storage
However, the safest option is to keep the wood out of the house. In this case, however, you must take steps to ensure that it is dry when you burn it.
Cord upon receipt
Thus, it is essential to form your wood cords as close as possible to the time you receive it. It is strongly discouraged to leave your wood in a pile and place a tarp to cover it for more than a few days.
Keep a space between the ropes
It is essential that a gap be maintained between the cords to allow free air circulation. One foot would be satisfactory.
Stacking firewood on pallets
Avoid placing your cords of firewood on the floor. Again, a few inches of space should separate the floor and the wood. Using pallets is an easy way to do this. Many big box establishments are overwhelmed with pallets and don't know how to dispose of them. It is therefore common to find them on the streets. All you have to do is pick them up. Alternatively, you can ask a dealer to reserve a small number for you.
Cover the cord properly
Cover only the top of your wood cord to let the air reach the side areas. We definitely want to emphasize this precaution, because it is a common mistake.
Choosing the right place
All lots have their own characteristics. As a homeowner, no one knows more than you the area that gets the most sun. This is the area where it is best to stack your wood. Tips
