One of the best things about winter is the warm fire in the living room that heats your home, creating a hub for the whole family. In order to get the most of your Ready to Burn certified kiln dried logs, you need to treat it well, this means learning how to stack and store your logs correctly.
Before you start stacking, you are going to want to purchase high quality logs that will provide you with easy ignition, minimal smoke, a clean burn, high heat output, and long burn duration. Our Ready to Burn kiln dried logs offer this and so much more. Kiln dried logs have a moisture content of less than twenty percent ensuring fast ignition, while providing you with a hot, long burning, and clean fire.
After buying a palette of logs to keep your home warm throughout the winter months, you now need to know how to stack it effectively.
Why Should I Stack My Logs?
It is essential to stack your Ready to Burn certified kiln dried logs to protect them against pests, moisture, and mould. This is very important when choosing to store your logs outdoors. While you can simply dump your logs in a big pile, it makes them prone to moisture and pets, that can be brought into your home. When your logs are moist, they create mould, making them harder to burn, while creating more smoke and ash, the last thing you want if you live in a smokeless zone.
Storing your wood indoors in a neat stack, enables you to keep your home clean, while adding a decorative element to the space. The good news is that kiln dried logs do not have mould or pests, they are removed during the kiln drying process.
Where Should I Stack My Logs?
Location, location, location. Location is imperative when it comes to stacking and storing firewood. If the surroundings are not right, your could wind up with wet wood that can be detrimental to your health.
Outdoors
If you want to stack your kiln dried logs outside, there are some important factors to take into consideration, such as:
- Choose a sunny spot in your garden that has good air flow
- Avoid shady areas
- Angle the stack to protect it against prevailing wind
- Avoid stacking your logs on the side of your home reducing the risk of insects
- Do not obstruct paths or exits, in the event of emergency
- Do not place your logs under overhanging branches that can drip rainwater on your log pile
- Do not place your logs directly on the grass, as they will absorb any moisture
Indoors
It is recommended to stack your kiln dried logs indoors. This is the safest storage space, protecting your logs against insects, fungus, mould, and moisture. It ensures your wood remains dry, providing you with a good and clean burn.
- Choose a room with good airflow and how humidity
- Avoid storing in an attic or crawl space
- Storage options include garages, living rooms, and basements
Valuable Tips
There are some tips you can take advantage of to ensure you choose the best way to store your kiln dried logs:
- Wear gloves to protect yourself when stacking your kiln dried logs
- Ensure you keep your logs off the ground to reduce moisture, you can use the palette your logs came on to achieve this
- Ensure your logs receive ample airflow
- Allow space between the individual logs to allow air flow
- Trim away any weeds and plants from your chosen location
- Create a stable log pile using a criss-cross design, this allows ample airflow
- Cover your stack with tarpaulin to protect it from the elements, remember to remove the tarpaulin on warm sunny days
Conclusion
Follow our tips and advise on how to stack your Ready to Burn kiln dried logs to enjoy an easy to light, high heat output, clean, and long burning fire this winter season.
