Typhoon
ArboristSite Operative
Hey guys. I have a couple questions. I am wanting to have some wood milled, and want to make sure I do everything right. I want to use the boards that I get milled to finish my basement walls and ceiling with. I have 40 acres of woods, primarily hard maple, poplar, and oak. I would like to finish the walls with 1x12" boards. First question, can I just pick a species that I want and stick with it? Or is there a species that will work best for me? They all look good to me, I guess I just want the one that will warp the least, dry easiest, etc etc. Next, what is the smallest tree that I can use (diameter) for this? 24"? And lastly, I planned on sticking and stacking all of the lumber in my basement (which is heated and cooled like the rest of my house). Would this be a good place for the wood to dry? And what is average drying time for 1 inch thick boards? Thanks in advance. I am getting ready to start logging and I want to do this right the first time and not waste trees.
-Brad
-Brad