Showerthought: I was stacking firewood all wrong for years

I always built my woodpile flat against the back fence of my shed, thinking it saved space. After a heavy rain last spring, the back row was still damp a full week later while the front was bone dry. The issue was zero airflow. Now I'm debating: is it better to keep the pile tight to the structure for a clean look, or should I leave a solid 6-inch gap behind it for circulation, even if it looks a bit messy? What's the smarter move for long-term storage?

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rowan_reed6815d ago

My uncle lost half a cord to rot the same way. I'd take the six inch gap for airflow, even if it looks a bit rough. Dry wood burns way better than a perfect looking pile.

fisher.thomas15d ago

You can also run a tarp over the top to keep rain off while the sides breathe.

grant.olivia15d ago

Guess you could say your woodpile was just...bored to death.