Just wondering if wood looses any of its moisture if its below 32 degrees outside?
I know sun and wind play a huge part in drying, but how about temperature?
I know sun and wind play a huge part in drying, but how about temperature?
That oak won't be ready in 4 or 5 months. Probably will be a couple of years before it is ready. I'd be looking for someone that has seasoned wood that is willing to sell you some.the reason i ask is because i have a few cords of oak that i am trying to save for the 15/16 burning season. the m.c. is still around 30 to 35%
If its going to be another nasty winter like last year i might have to burn it around feb. or march 2015.
thats still 4 or 5 months away.
the reason i ask is because i have a few cords of oak that i am trying to save for the 15/16 burning season. the m.c. is still around 30 to 35%
If its going to be another nasty winter like last year i might have to burn it around feb. or march 2015.
thats still 4 or 5 months away.
I used to work with a guy who had a stove in his basement, and he'd bring the wood in and use the basement as the final drying space, seems to have helped him reduce the time needed. Not as practical if your stove is in an attractive part of the house, and wifey has any say. Might also be an insect issue for some.
What kind of oak, red or white? Red dries faster than white, but... still probably not enough to be usable this Feb. or March. If you split it down well, it will dry a little faster and burn a little better. And yes, stuff does dry outside over the winter, but how much depends on a number of factors, I think including how humid your winters are. I once had a stash of nice but unready rock maple that sat on the north side of my barn uncovered all winter, and when I ran out of wood around March, I took a look at it and tried a couple pieces and it burned just fine and saved my chilly butt. (This was before I had a moisture meter, so no idea what the figures were.)the reason i ask is because i have a few cords of oak that i am trying to save for the 15/16 burning season. the m.c. is still around 30 to 35%
If its going to be another nasty winter like last year i might have to burn it around feb. or march 2015.
thats still 4 or 5 months away.
We use essential cookies to make this site work, and optional cookies to enhance your experience.