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  1. dante2 New Member

    joined: Oct 5, 2008
    38 posts
    Okc OK
    This is my first year with a wood stove (englander 13nc) and I hope to have it up and running this weekend. I have to store my wood for next year somewhere and I have an old metal storage shed without doors standing empty. Would this make a good place for wood storage? If not, what would be the best way to modify it for wood storage? This shed has withstood some pretty strong winds here and I don't think it's going to fall over anytime soon. Thanks for your input.
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  2. Shipper50 Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2007
    604 posts
    Indiana
    I don't know why your shed wouldn't work until you build something later? It all depends on the winds and if your roof is leak proof.

    The main thing in my opinion is keeping it somewhat dry and letting the wind get to it as much as possible.

    Shipper
  3. Valhalla Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 12, 2008
    880 posts
    Essex County, New York
    Dante2,

    Shipper is right. Use the shed you have for now. Keep the rain leakage out, as it will be harder to season your wood properly. It is important to have air flow circulation, so moisture will not be trapped.

    You are on the right track toward improving your wood storage methods. Keep going.
  4. Valhalla Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 12, 2008
    880 posts
    Essex County, New York
    Dante,

    Another thought. Since your shed does not have doors, try hanging a tarp at the entrance to keep the snow and rain out. It will still permit some air circulation. Lift the tarp or tie it aside during dry days without precipitation.
  5. Bigg_Redd Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 19, 2008
    2,946 posts
    Shelton, WA
    Anything will work that keeps the rain off and has decent ventilation.
  6. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
    9,152 posts
    Bend, Oregon
    You didn't mention whether or not it has a floor of some sort. It's important to keep the firewood from direct ground contact. If there's a floor in the shed, problem solved (so long as it'll handle the weight). If not, then pallets, or P.T. 4"x4"'s, or whatever will work. Rick
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