Burn Wise

Program of U.S. EPA

1/2 Cord Firewood Storage

•	Easy to build

•	Inexpensive
materials

• Video instructions at:
www.epa.gov/burnwise/videos

Ends

(2) 2"x4"xl0/ treated
lumber (to be cut in half)

Tools: Gloves, Saftey Glasses, Saw

Roof

(1) sheet of 4'x8'
treated plywood

Tips

•	Use a large enough roof so the overhang protects wood from rain & snow

•	Stack larger pieces of firewood at the base to increase stability

•	Season wood at least 6 months for soft wood, and 12 months for hard wood

•	Depending on pallet type, may need to use 6 - foot metal T-posts as ends

EPA-456/F-22-08

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