Bio brick storage

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Gunfixr

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Jan 14, 2019
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Va, USA
So, some will definitely see this, my username, and remember this is my first year woodburning, and have issues with wet wood. I have a plan for this, but, as i'm sure you guys know, unless I find real seasoned wood this year, the next winter won't be much better than this one.
So, part of the plan was bio bricks for the upcoming winter, to give 2yrs of seasoning to wood acquired this year.
The question: are there specific needs to storing these? Pretty sure they should not just be piled in the yard. However, will a basic open sided shed, like can be used for splits work, or do they need a full enclosure, a real building? Clearly, off the ground would be needed.
 
I have never used them, but from what I have read, they need to be dry. Moisture will degrade or ruin them quickly. If you have a garage, dry basement, or a dry shed, that would be your best bet for storage.

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They really need be stored indoors in a dry spot. Exposing them to water is bad. I picked some up bricks to try this year and had them stacked on the concrete floor of my shop. Some water leaked in because the grading outside that spot is horrible and needs to be re-graded. The bricks swelled up to twice their size, busted right through the plastic wrap and essentially turned into a large pile of sawdust. The ink from the labeling bled out into the puddle staining the concrete. It was a huge mess!
 
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There ya go. They need to be in a location where in water is not possible to come in contact with them. Basically as was said should be stored inside. I'm getting a pallet next year and they will be in the garage. Not heated but has concrete floor, good ventilation, and should work fine. Would think that even in an enclosed shed outside if the outside humidity is high (100% fog) this would be bad for them too.