Wood Seasoning and Storage, Kooky Idea

Came up with this kooky idea at four in the morning.

I know that wood should be seasoned 6-12 months or more before burning. I know a lot of people recommend that the best way to do this is to split the wood and stack it neatly outdoors up off the ground with a roof and where plenty of air movement can get to it.

My idea is to build a sealed wood storage shed. It would have a metal roof on it painted black and inside would be a few ceiling fans and one or two large sized dehumidifiers.

First, since the room is sealed no bugs or other critters can get at the wood. Second, with the metal black painted roof, it would radiate heat into the shed acting like an oven. Third, the ceiling fans would provide for air movement within the shed. Fourth, the dehumidifiers set on low would continuously be pulling the moisture out of the room.

I’m thinking that in theory, this would season your wood much quicker than if it was just left outdoors to season.

Any thoughts on this or should I just take an Ambien next time?

Thanks for reading.

Tim

mainemac said:

Yes I had the same idea, only with my car
My SUV has sat in the sun getting wicked hot all summer and I fantasized about loading it up, but no air circulation as you corrected for.

I agree the aging thing is a pain especially for 1st time wood burners

BTW if you live in Florida why do you need a wood stove?

Tom

Click to expand...

I have a fireplace. I like to burn dry wood.

I have about a cord of oak split and seasoned about 1 year for this year. I am working on another cord for next year right now.

I want to get a Ramsplitter 16 ton, vertical/horizontal and a little more wood for next year. I've been chain sawing my cuts and have already burned out one saw. I know, I know, not the right tool for the job which is why I'm interested in purchasing a splitter.

My winters are mild, but I love to run the fireplace when I get home at night.