Hi, I was wondering if i have oak, cherry and maple, hardwood stacked off the ground in an open shed with 3 walls and a roof how long will it take to season? Thank you, Ethan
I got the load of wood from a local logger for $350 it has about 8-10 cords on it. Do you think that if i split and stack it this week i will be able to burn it come fall? Thanks
I have found that wood that gets rained on is drying better than wood that has been covered up? Could the minerals etc. in the rain help to season the wood better?
Has anyone found this statement to be true?
The side of the stack that gets more rain water is greyer and is dryer than the other part of the pile.
Greyer means dryer? I think that is when you get into the seasoned vs dry debate.:deadhorse:
I have found that wood that gets rained on is drying better than wood that has been covered up? Could the minerals etc. in the rain help to season the wood better?
Has anyone found this statement to be true?
I have found that wood that gets rained on is drying better than wood that has been covered up? Could the minerals etc. in the rain help to season the wood better?
Has anyone found this statement to be true?
yes this theory holds some water. pardon the pun, Assuming the water is allowed to EVAPORATE and not rot, it will help the drying process. It is the same principal as licking your lips, if you do it enough it causes chapped and sore lips. It is caused by the water evaporating off your lips or in this case, the wood. As iit evaporates it takes more water from the wood with it.
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