🚫 Common Firewood Storage Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) 🪵

🪵 Why the Way You Store Firewood Matters

Buying good firewood isn’t enough: if you store it poorly, it can lose quality and become a problem. Moisture, lack of ventilation, or direct contact with the ground can all reduce heat output and create more smoke.

In Mallorca—where the climate swings from humid summers to colder winters—proper storage is essential to keep your wood ready and efficient.

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❌ The Most Common Mistakes

1. Leaving firewood directly on the ground
   Ground moisture wicks up into the wood and encourages fungal growth.
   ✅ Use pallets, bricks, or racks to keep it off the floor.

2. Covering it completely with plastic
   This traps moisture and stops the wood from breathing.
   ✅ Use a roof or a partial tarp that sheds rain but allows airflow.

3. Storing in closed, unventilated spaces
   Stagnant air slows drying and can cause mold.
   ✅ Keep wood in covered yet ventilated areas.

4. Mixing dry and green wood
   Freshly cut wood can re-moisten wood that’s ready to burn.
   ✅ Keep separate storage zones.

5. Over-stacking
   Tightly packed logs block airflow.
   ✅ Make smaller stacks or leave ventilation gaps.

🔥 To ensure your wood stays in top condition, learn the difference between dry and wet firewood.

💡 Practical Tips for Proper Storage

• Always store firewood in a covered, well-ventilated place.
• Use racks or pallets to raise it off the ground.
• Face the stack south or southeast to make the most of the sun.
• Check periodically and remove any logs showing mold or excess moisture.

📦 Where to Store at Home

• Open garages or lean-tos: protect from rain while allowing airflow.
• Ventilated garden sheds: a practical option when space is limited.
• Under porches or eaves: great solution as long as the wood is not in direct contact with the ground.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long should firewood be stored?

It depends on the species. Holm oak or olive typically need at least 12–18 months to season. If you buy certified dry firewood, you can use it immediately.

Can I store firewood indoors?

Yes, but only small amounts and in ventilated areas. The rest should stay outside.

What happens if I burn wet wood?

You’ll get less heat, more smoke, and faster creosote buildup in the flue—raising the risk of chimney fires.

🎯 Bottom Line: Store Well to Burn Better

Avoiding storage mistakes is just as important as choosing the right wood. Proper storage ensures more heat, fewer issues, and longer-lasting value from your purchase.

🔥 Before winter arrives, check the 2025 firewood price guide and get ready for winter in Mallorca.

👉 Order your firewood now and store it correctly to enjoy your fireplace to the fullest.