{"id":1108,"date":"2021-03-15T23:23:27","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T23:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/?p=1108"},"modified":"2022-07-01T13:30:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T13:30:05","slug":"best-materials-cover-firewood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbergadgets.com\/best-materials-cover-firewood\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Materials To Cover Firewood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You may know how to cut and stack firewood, but what about covering it? This oft-overlooked part of firewood storage is critical to ensuring the longevity and quality of your wood. Without proper coverage, your firewood could be ruined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best materials to cover firewood are waterproof or water repellant, durable, and breathable. Covers made from materials will polyethylene or nylon will keep wood dry and protected from the elements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Along with preferred materials, there are also materials that aren\u2019t suited to covering firewood. These may be waterproof, but aren\u2019t durable or meant for long-term element exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Covering your firewood is an essential part of preparing it for use later on, specifically for burning. To do this, you\u2019ll need to utilize the right covering materials and methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best cover for your firewood is one that\u2019s going to keep it dry and allow for ventilation. To do this, it will need to withstand rain, snow, and other inclement weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preferably, your cover should last at least six months, which will protect your wood through the colder seasons when it\u2019s more vulnerable to dampness and resulting problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But it\u2019s better to choose a more durable material that will protect your wood for a few years. For this, waterproof materials are the longest-lasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s a quick rundown of waterproof material and its counterparts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s best to pick a cover made of waterproof or water repellant materials. Water resistant materials may protect your firewood during the warmer months, but are unlikely to last through the fall and winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When looking to cover firewood, here are the best materials to use: <\/p>\n\n\n\n These materials will keep your firewood dry and ready for use. Research each to find which will work best for your woodpile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And, of course, building materials like shingles or tin will also do a great job of covering and protecting your firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can look for specific firewood covers, pick up a tarp, or source another option made from the materials above. These are easily found at your local hardware store or online.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhich Materials To Use (And Avoid)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n