Unfortunately, I ordered a cord of wood this week from what turned out to be a less than scrupulous wood supplier. The wood is Red Oak. The problem is it appears that it was cut just a few months ago plus it was delivered very damp. I have a hard time getting it started and an even harder time keeping it burning. I'm looking for some advice on how I can use this wood this winter. The dealer refuses to take the wood back and I have no other location for wood storage other than where this unseasoned and damp wood is now stored.
I use a wood burning stove and store my wood in my garage on a face-cord sized, steel rack. I live in a townhome and outside storage isn't possible.
If anyone on this forum has a suggestion on how I can improve the combustion characteristics of this load of wood, I sure would appreciate the advice.
I use a wood burning stove and store my wood in my garage on a face-cord sized, steel rack. I live in a townhome and outside storage isn't possible.
If anyone on this forum has a suggestion on how I can improve the combustion characteristics of this load of wood, I sure would appreciate the advice.
for a day and a half. You might be able to rig a lower temp kiln if you have forced air heat and can duct a register into a dishwasher or larger sized box (metal shelving wrapped in plastic?) and dry some wood so that is useable this winter or early spring. Getting approval from someone such as yoru wife/GF to rig such a thing in your house might be tough also.
