Think this wood pile will season?

[NeoTree]

I decided to stack my wood like this this year. I'm under the impression that most of the wood in the middle will probably not season. I won't be burning or selling this wood this winter, as I like to give it 2 years to season, but will that be enough time for even the center of the pile to dry out enough. It's all oak, cherry, hickory, maple, ash and locust. The pile is 30' long, 5-6' high, and 12' wide.
I'm really anal about these things so this is driving me nuts. I'm probably going to let it sit this way all winter with a tight tarp only on the top, then stack it in single lines with a couple feet in between them next summer to fully season.

 

[Mntn Man]

That's a heck of a pile. Some guys don't stack their wood. It will be seasnoned, probably just not well as it could be.

 

[STLfirewood]

This pile seasoned. But it is covered that makes a big difference. So I would say yes.

 

[wendell]

I did the same thing a year and half ago and will be breaking into this fall. Fortunately, I only need half of it so will just be taking the wood from the outside as I'm quite sure the middle will not be ready.

If you've got the room, I would stack 2 rows with a 3-4 inches in between and then several feet between the next stack.

 

[NeoTree]

Awesome pile STL! I'm gonna have to make more room, that's inevitable. I'm just trying to find a system that works best for me, like, dump my logs here, split them here so i can stack it there, just to minimize my effort and time needed and acheive the best product for myself and my customers.

 

[tomtrees58]

it will we stack it like that to

 

[LT100]

I built up a pile of wood two years ago just like yours. I found the center retained a huge amount of moisture from rain and rather than drying, it just soaked it in. The pieces towards the bottom in the middle were sopping wet. My pile was built on some wooden pallets and I thought the airflow from the bottom would be enough to do the job. You somehow need to get air circulating to move the moisture out. Without it you are headed for problems. My 2 cents.

 

[m37]

Thought my pile was big, Not any more

I thought my 12 cords was a large pile, I've got lots to learn and need more land to get a large pile, How long does it take you to split a cord?

 

[tomtrees58]

to split a full cord it takes 1 hr with 2 men

 

[olyman]

I built up a pile of wood two years ago just like yours. I found the center retained a huge amount of moisture from rain and rather than drying, it just soaked it in. The pieces towards the bottom in the middle were sopping wet. My pile was built on some wooden pallets and I thought the airflow from the bottom would be enough to do the job. You somehow need to get air circulating to move the moisture out. Without it you are headed for problems. My 2 cents.

x's 2. you need space between the rows. the air will come along the sides, and breath both ways. sideways,and up. seen lots of rot in piles,and rows that werent seperated--

 

[STLfirewood]

Covering it is the key. I used to have issues with it seasoning right until I built a building over the pile. It makes a huge difference keeping all the rain off it. It takes me a little over an hour to split one cord. That is one guy. I split it pretty small. If I was splitting for a decent size wood stove or a outdoor boiler I could split a real cord in well under and hour.

Scott

 

[savageactor7]

Neo I don't think that stack will be ready for this winter...esp the locust and probably the oak too.

It will season by next year sure, why not?

The stack look great.

 

[needwood]

I decided to stack my wood like this this year. I'm under the impression that most of the wood in the middle will probably not season. I won't be burning or selling this wood this winter, as I like to give it 2 years to season, but will that be enough time for even the center of the pile to dry out enough. It's all oak, cherry, hickory, maple, ash and locust. The pile is 30' long, 5-6' high, and 12' wide.
I'm really anal about these things so this is driving me nuts. I'm probably going to let it sit this way all winter with a tight tarp only on the top, then stack it in single lines with a couple feet in between them next summer to fully season.

This is the first year i did my wood like you. I had to because i have to get it when i can. (wasn't ready for it yet) It sit like that for three month before i stacked it under the car port. It was soaked"""" Thou i commend you on the fine wood pile! GOOD JOB"""""""""

 

[thombat4]

Wow...!

:jawdrop:man oh man...! You guys have got some impressive stacks and piles of wood! Those pics are very inspirational!

 

[thombat4]

I decided to stack my wood like this this year. I'm under the impression that most of the wood in the middle will probably not season. I won't be burning or selling this wood this winter, as I like to give it 2 years to season, but will that be enough time for even the center of the pile to dry out enough. It's all oak, cherry, hickory, maple, ash and locust. The pile is 30' long, 5-6' high, and 12' wide.
I'm really anal about these things so this is driving me nuts. I'm probably going to let it sit this way all winter with a tight tarp only on the top, then stack it in single lines with a couple feet in between them next summer to fully season.


NeoTree that's sure is a pretty sight! Hey, I'm in Cleveland...come on over and make my pile look pretty like yours!

 

[stint]

The guy with the large pile under cover of the large shed probably has best idea

Saves a lot of time, trouble, and handling by just throwing (or conveyor) to pile, and pile is big enuf to just keep pulling outside edges for really dry wood each season

By time he gets to middle, that is plenty dry too

(Now all I have to do is increase the size of my shed by about 10 times) ;-))

 

[tomtrees58]

heres and update

 

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[thombat4]

Tom Trees your photos are always incredible:jawdrop:!