Best Way To Cover Wood Pile. Photography by Markus Spiske via Flickr. Plus when you grab wood from the pile you dont have to untie the rope you can just unhook the bungee cord.

The higher center row of wood helps ensure that water drains to the sides of the pile. Orient the long dimension of your pile to face the prevailing wind. If you do not have anything to cover the wood with try turning the top layer of wood bark up.
The easiest way to cover your firewood is to use a tarp.
Also its best to stack your firewood so the cut ends are facing east and west. Photo by John Bragg I cut and split firewood each fall and set it outside to dry until the. Areas that receive deep snow can also benefit from a cover. At this point thoroughly wet the pile and then cover it with about an inch of leaves or finished compost.