Wood rack too close?

[Ctwoodtick]

I wanted to see what you all thought about my keeping this metal firewood rack up during the heating season only ( take down for the warm months). I keep the wood an inch or 2 from touching the aluminum siding. Just makes life easier in the winter Curious if people think this could lead to bug issue in the house.

 

[Dieselhead]

I do the same and don’t sweat it. If there are any bugs left in the wood they are dormant in the winter months. I don't leave mine with any leftovers in warmer months.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Even though you’re in a warmer spot, I don’t think it’d be an issue from a bug standpoint if it’s only up in winter.

I can see you getting some split impacts denting up the siding because life happens. Maybe a piece of ply behind the stack would protect the siding.

 

[Megunticook]

I keep a smaller amount (iron hoop woodrack) on my backporch all winter, have never worried about bugs and can't say I've ever seen any.

Have dinged up the cedar shingles pretty good over the years, though, so would second @EatenByLimestone's suggestion about protecting your siding somehow.

 

[Dix]

I do it, gives me piece of mind during the winter * Dix does not schlep wood in rain, snow, or the dark !*

No bug problems.

Mine is not under cover, so I have it top covered, and sweep it of if it snows.

2 4' racks, ready to rumble

 

[Max W]

Under cover, slipper friendly, just steps from the door, can’t beat it. Had a similar but wood built rack for years. Agree adding a plywood back would be a good upgrade.

 

[gthomas785]

Honestly I bring my wood inside for a week at a time and don't have any bug problems. My wood is completely dry 3+ years from a shed and I've found the wood eating bugs do not like dry wood. If it's seasoned and under cover you'll be fine. I would not stack unseasoned wood against the house.

Definitely do something to protect the siding from physical damage as others have suggested.

 

[stoveliker]

Same here. The only bug problem I have is the occasional spider and queen yellow jacket.
Problem is too big a word for that.