Now that cooler temperatures are starting to make an appearance, many people’s thoughts will be turning towards firewood preservation. After all, you can’t get a roaring, pleasant fire going with wet, green wood. One excellent way to preserve one’s cache of firewood is to invest in quality tarpaulins, firewood racks and firewood covers.If you are planning on storing your firewood outside in the elements, you may want to think about purchasing super heavy-duty tarpaulins. Super heavy-duty tarpaulins are designed to withstand cold temperatures, UV snow glare and abrasions. In the case of our super heavy-duty tarpaulins, they are also waterproof, acid resistant and mildew resistant.
When it comes to setting up your outdoor storage area, you could opt to affix the tarpaulins to trees or posts with bungee tie downs and eye bolt screws. Just make sure that the wood pile itself is situated a minimum of 6-inches above the ground and not completely encased in the super heavy-duty tarpaulin. Otherwise, you’ll inadvertently trap the naturally occurring moisture under the tarpaulin, thereby defeating the purpose of shielding the firewood in the first place.
Of course an even better option is to store the firewood on heavy-duty, powder-coated, steel racks. The racks range in size from 4-feet to 12-feet. They are designed to keep the wood stacked neatly and safely above the ground. In addition, the
y come equipped with a custom fitted, durable, waterproof, adjustable cover.
The cover allows for optimal air exposure and protection from the elements. Plus, because it fits securely over top of the rack’s posts, it won’t blow away on windy days. Therefore, you could feasibly place the firewood racks onto your home’s porch or inside of a carport. They would also work well if placed inside of an attached garage, shed or basement.
Whichever storage location you decide upon, consider splitting and cutting the wood to size before you stack it. We’d suggest making each log 6-inches thick and a slightly shorter than your fireplace’s opening. In our experience, doing so will help dry out the wood quickly and make it more convenient to use.
To learn more about using tarpaulins and firewood racks to prepare your home for the change of seasons, contact us toll-free at (877) 811-3911.
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