I dont think you are soaking it long enough.brianbeech said:No Way! I had a friend's-brother's-neighbor's-cousin tell me that water actually helps the seasoning process. So, I typically soak my wood in a 55 gallon barrel for 3 weeks before burning. =P
oldspark said:I dont think you are soaking it long enough.brianbeech said:No Way! I had a friend's-brother's-neighbor's-cousin tell me that water actually helps the seasoning process. So, I typically soak my wood in a 55 gallon barrel for 3 weeks before burning. =P
blujacket said:Got 4.25 inches yesterday here. Wood uncovered and dry next day.
With those credentials, I guess we've got to accept it as fact. :smirk:brianbeech said:I had a friend’s-brother’s-neighbor’s-cousin tell me that water actually helps the seasoning process.
We have had some good rains over here in NW Iowa up until about a month ago.Thistle said:Same here. Not much over 1/2" here in past 3 weeks,few sprinkles today not enough to settle the dust even.Quite dry since late June overall.
Thistle said:Same here. Not much over 1/2" here in past 3 weeks,few sprinkles today not enough to settle the dust even.Quite dry since late June overall.
brianbeech said:No Way! I had a friend's-brother's-neighbor's-cousin tell me that water actually helps the seasoning process. So, I typically soak my wood in a 55 gallon barrel for 3 weeks before burning. =P
zapny said:muncybob; last I heard on our local T.V. station they say we could get an inch of rain per hour on Friday.
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Trktrd said:Seriously folks, who actually runs out and covers their stacks every time it looks like rain ?? I can see if there is an impending deluge that will last for days, but the occasional rainy day ?
zapny said:Please send to TEXAS!
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Jack Straw said:I filled my one wood shed right before Irene hit, then Lee came along and now this mess.(it has been a very humid September also) I guess I did the right thing for once.
Trktrd said:Seriously folks, who actually runs out and covers their stacks every time it looks like rain ??
You need to add a few pounds of salt to your firewood soaking water, the salt really helps draw the moisture out.wood-fan-atic said:oldspark said:I dont think you are soaking it long enough.brianbeech said:No Way! I had a friend's-brother's-neighbor's-cousin tell me that water actually helps the seasoning process. So, I typically soak my wood in a 55 gallon barrel for 3 weeks before burning. =P
Ive heard you need to soak most wood at least a year....2-3 years for oak.....of coarse - soak it in a cool,dark place.
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