Structures to Store Firewood

Drier Wood Burns Better with More Heat and Less Smoke

Base

(4) Cinder blocks

(2) Pallets (2) 8'treated
landscape
timbers

Ends

(4) 2" x 4" x 6'
treated lumber

(2) Pallets

Roof (1) 10' x 12' tarp

Tip	Slide treated lumber into cinder block to support upright pallets; see video*

1

Base

Tip	Depending on the pallet type, may need 6-foot metal T-posts as ends; see video*

(4) Pavers or	(1) Pallet

bricks

(2) 2" x 4" x 10'
Ends treated lumber
(to be cut in half)

Roof (1) 4' x 8' sheet of

treated plywood

*Watch a 4 minute "how-to" video on all 4 structures:

www.epa.gov/burnwise/videos

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Base

(2) 8' treated
landscape
timbers

(2) Cinder
blocks

(2) 2" x 4" x 10'
Ends treated lumber
(to be cut in half)

Roof (1) 8' x 10'tarp

Extend base using 2 additional treated landscape timbers + 1 cinder block

(2) 8' treated
Base landscape
timbers

Ends (4)6'metal T-posts

MM

Roof (1) 8' x 24" galvanized
metal roof panel

1

Extend base using 2 additional treated landscape timbers + 2 metal T-posts

Firewood Storage Tips

•	Split the firewood before stacking and storing

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

•	Slope roof to prevent water collection

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

•	To increase stability, use rope or wire to string the top of 2" x 4" or T-post ends together

For more information visit: §§jf Rnrn / Wicp

www.epa.gov/burnwise/storage		 Program of U.S. EPA

EPA-456/F-24-001

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