Best Firewood Rack Reviews 2018

Firewood racks are simple equipment devoid of too many features and consideration points. Having said this, not all firewood racks are the same, nor do they cost the same. What you will pay for a firewood rack will depend on certain factors, including size, capacity, material and finishing.

You can get a good firewood rack for between $20 and $90. Obviously, the more you are willing to pay, the more value you will get. You can, however, be assured that there are no cheap firewood racks on our list. Every product listed here has met a minimum requirement and will deliver value for money spent. Some may even over-deliver.

When choosing a firewood rack, there are a few things to consider to make the process much easier. Some of these include:

• Style
• Outdoor or indoor use
• Material
• Capacity/size
• Use – storage or seasoning
• Finishing and aesthetics

Let’s look at these a little more closely.

The very first thing to ask when choosing a firewood rack is what use you want to put it to. You may want a rack for seasoning your fresh wood, in which case you will need an outdoor rack that allows easy cross-ventilation of the wood so it can dry naturally. An example of such a rack is the ShelterLogic Heavy Duty Firewood Rack. This kind of firewood rack must be solidly built and keep the logs off the ground. It should also be resistant to the elements so it does not rust.

You may just want a rack for storing your already seasoned wood, keeping it organized, dry, off the ground and within easy reach. Many people keep their seasoned firewood logs inside their homes, close to the fireplace, while some keep them on the porch. In these cases, you want a rack that is certainly well-built, but also good-looking, so it does not take away from the aesthetic value of your home. A good example of such a firewood case is the Sunnydaze Decor Steel Firewood Log Hoop, which can be used indoors and outdoors.

Another point to consider is the quantity of wood you want to store. The Sunnydaze Décor rack will hold 1/4 face-cord of wood. This makes it okay for anyone who does not need much wood, or maybe just wants some quantity of wood inside the house close to the fireplace. On the other hand, a rack like the ShelterLogic Heavy Duty Firewood Rack, which can hold 3/4 face-cord of wood, is ideal for anyone who wants more storage space. Of course, you can get multiples if more storage space is required.

The style or design of the rack may not be too much of an issue for most people. However, anyone who plans to keep the rack inside their home will surely want to get something good-looking. The racks are mostly either designed as hoops or as rectangles. Just take your time to find the style that works for you.

If you are using your firewood rack outdoors or on floors that are not reinforced, place some form of flat base under each of the legs. If you do not do this, when the rack is fully loaded, it could begin to sink into the soil. Remember that you want to keep your logs off the ground and away from moisture and insects.

If you plan on using your rack outdoors, you need to understand the need for cross-ventilation, especially if you are still in the process of seasoning your wood. It is not correct to cover the wet wood, as that will defeat the purpose. Always allow for breeze to move through the wood freely. You can make plans to cover it if it rains. You can also place a cover over the rack in certain cases, leaving the sides open for proper air movement.

In cutting your wood for placement on the rack, do not forget to measure the width of your rack before cutting. If your logs are shorter than your rack, they will fall through. If you already have logs that are smaller in width than your rack, you can manage this by either placing longer logs on the lower level so they hold the smaller ones, or placing some plywood to act as a base for your logs. Just ensure that it's strong enough to hold the weight of the logs.