DIY Easy Firewood Rack | How to Season Firewood

EASY FIREWOOD RACK #firewood #firewoodrack

Today I make a wood rack for a load of firewood that needs to be seasoned. Wood needs to be" seasoned", which basically means sitting out in the elements for a season, several actually. Most hardwoods require 6 months to a year or more to really be seasoned. What this process really does is bring the woods moisture content down to 20% or less, which is needed for your standard fireplace or backyard barbecue pit or offset. Too much moisture will put off too much smoke and bitter flavors. Not to mention it will be hard to burn when its not seasoned. So, if you have a pile of wood or just took a delivery, build yourself a firewood rack. This one is easy to build and doesn't cost too much, well not as cheap as it once was, but what is.

Items purchased:

(2) 12' 2x4's [Treated]
(2) 10' 2x4's [Treated]
(3) Standard 8x8x16 Cinder Blocks
(1) box of 3" deck screws

Sizes cut:
I cut the two 12' pieces into 14" and 10'. The scrap from these pieces was used as a brace (seen at the end), I cut the two 10' pieces in half.