The only way to withstand and enjoy the cold season is to start a fire crackling in the fireplace, so keeping a stack of firewood is necessary especially when winter is approaching. Gathering chopped firewood and placing it in a pile on the ground is a common practice; however, it has its disadvantages such as going outside during rainy and winter days.
The main point of having a firewood rack is to have a place to pile up all chopped or gathered firewood neatly. A neat arrangement allows the wood to be exposed to the air and dry. This process is called seasoning wood. It helps in preventing molds from building up. A disorganized pile will only make the wood under the pile retain its moisture for a long period of time, and even become a haven for rats, cockroaches, fungus, termites and snakes. A rack should be elevated to prevent it from absorbing the ground's moisture, therefore keeping it dry. Some firewood racks have a built-in cover to protect the wood from rain and snow, since keeping the wood dry is very important.
Although some people settle for simple racks, acquiring a stylish firewood rack would be better. Being stylish does not lessen the effectiveness of having a firewood rack. Displaying something of aesthetic value has a pleasant effect in the backyard or inside the house. Racks are made from cedar wood to metal, from simple to complex designs. To withstand temperature changes, some have a coated finish. A coated finish keeps the metal rack from rusting, fragmenting and rotting. If you think purchasing a stylish rack can dig a hole into your pocket, then you need to realize that due to various materials available, the selling price is cheaper than you think.
Firewood racks vary in sizes, style and material. There are many factors to consider when buying a firewood rack like the material from which the rack is made, dimensions, whether it will be used indoors or outdoors and the price itself.
Here are some online stores that cater to stylish firewood racks:
- Woodhaven Firewood Racks and Covers - They also promote tree planting for every rack sold, therefore, returning to nature what was lost due to firewood harvesting and burning.
- Log splitter.com - A 3-in-1 shop that offers not just firewood racks and covers but also units of log splitters.
- Bizrate.com - Offers stylish outdoor firewood racks and holders at comparative prices
What is the sense of having a firewood rack if you do not have firewood? In case you do not have a supply of your own, there are tree services that offer not just tree trimming, but also firewood delivery. However, wanting to cut your own firewood requires you to buy a firewood processor. Alternatively, you can use dead trees and old wood instead.
