![]() Just make sure sides are left open to improve airflow. ![]() It’s never too late to toss a tarp over the top of your firewood and stop the degradation process. Stacked On a Rack: Wood that’s stacked on pallets or a firewood rack will last 3-4 years in the optimal burn range and up to 7 years before it completely rots.The bottom 6-12 inches of the pile will rot by the end of the first winter. You could have stacked/seasoned your wood properly for less than $5 and 15 minutes of time. Why would you take the time to stack firewood if you’re unwilling to get a free pallet and dollar store tarp. Stacked On The Ground: This one never made sense to me.Firewood needs sunlight to dry out and go through the seasoning process. Middle and bottom of the pile may not last through 1-2 winters. Split And Piled Up: Wood that’s split and left in a pile will have vastly different seasoning/rotting speeds depending on where it’s at in the pile.It takes so long for the moisture level to change in large logs that the seasoning process doesn’t start until the logs are split. Researchers have estimated that an average sized tree will take 57-124 years to decompose depending on the diameter and species. ![]()
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