Should you stack firewood bark up or down?

Stack it right the first time. This will give you two semicircles; place the rounded, bark-covered side to the sky (place the wood bark-side down if you're stacking in a covered woodshed). The exterior will help shed water, while the exposed wood underneath will still breathe, expelling moisture into the air.

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How to stack and store firewood to ensure you have a tinder-dry fuel supply

1. Elevate the stack.

2. Take advantage of standing timber.

3. Stack it right the first time.

4. To tarp or not to tarp?

Ground moisture can quickly rot out the bottom rows of firewood. Use pallets to lift the bottom row 6-plus inches off the ground.Wood dries best when it’s stacked several feet high, promoting air circulation. If you don’t want to drive support posts into the ground, use large standing trees as end supports. Also, leave several inches of airspace between rows. See also The Bonus’ of Fall Fishing: Why It’s the Best Time to Get On The Lake You can minimize water reentry and maximize airflow by stacking the wood bark-side-up using a crosshatch pattern: two pieces one way, topped with two pieces perpendicular to the first pair. Smaller diameter wood typically dries more quickly. However, if the diameter is under about 10 inches, split the wood only once. This will give you two semicircles; place the rounded, bark-covered side to the sky (place the wood bark-side down if you’re stacking in a covered woodshed). The exterior will help shed water, while the exposed wood underneath will still breathe, expelling moisture into the air. This approach also works with debarked wood, since the rounded surface limits water penetration. Having two equal pieces also helps you stack your crosshatched rows evenly.Tarps can be unsightly (and noisy, if not properly secured against the wind). They are, however, a cheap, effective method to keep rain and snow off your wood. Don’t completely cover a wood pile or stack with a tarp, as the moisture from the ground and firewood itself will not be able to escape, essentially steaming your firewood. Place the tarp so it covers only the top few rows of firewood. See also Explore This Timber-Frame Dream Cabin in Michigan If you can stack your wood between posts or trees, run a length of rope or cord between the posts/trees above the stack. Drape the middle of the tarp over the rope and stake down each side, leaving a gap between the tarp and the ground. This “firewood tent” effectively sheds rain and snow while allowing air movement. For more aesthetic appearances, consider clear plastic sheeting or a camo tarp, which will blend better into the surroundings.

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Should firewood be covered in the summer?

If you dried the wood over the summer (and if it is indeed dry), you can leave it in the rain and once you bring it inside by the stove, the moisture will be gone in one or two days. But best method is cover the top, let the air circulate from the sides, and you'll be good to go.

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You are precisely correct: the tarps don't allow the moisture to escape. Humidity cannot be managed - rain can. If your wood is outside, just cover the top of the stacks and let the rain and wind, etc. in from the sides. If you dried the wood over the summer (and if it is indeed dry), you can leave it in the rain and once you bring it inside by the stove, the moisture will be gone in one or two days. But best method is cover the top, let the air circulate from the sides, and you'll be good to go.