I did a search, but didn't find anything on this.
I currently have 10 pallets of mixed hardwoods (ash, cherry, apple, birch, maple) that were stacked throughout the spring, summer, and fall of 2010. The wood is not stacked in rows, but rather stacked square to a point on top kind of like a pyramid. Average about 3 1/2 - 4 feet high (Still honing my stacking skills.)
Anyway, my questions are: Should I restack in rows? That was my first thought, but seems like a lot of work. Will the wood in the middle of the pallet season effectively for 2011/12? Some of it may not be needed until 12/13 as I am in the 1+ cord per year range. The wood I can see looks pretty good and will definitely be ready for fall, but I am concerned about the center wood. Any new splits will be stacked in single rows from now on.
Also, I had my wood covered for the winter and just today I took all the tarps off, except for wood I may still use this season. I figure with the warmer weather on its way it will help in the seasoning process if its uncovered.
I currently have 10 pallets of mixed hardwoods (ash, cherry, apple, birch, maple) that were stacked throughout the spring, summer, and fall of 2010. The wood is not stacked in rows, but rather stacked square to a point on top kind of like a pyramid. Average about 3 1/2 - 4 feet high (Still honing my stacking skills.)
Anyway, my questions are: Should I restack in rows? That was my first thought, but seems like a lot of work. Will the wood in the middle of the pallet season effectively for 2011/12? Some of it may not be needed until 12/13 as I am in the 1+ cord per year range. The wood I can see looks pretty good and will definitely be ready for fall, but I am concerned about the center wood. Any new splits will be stacked in single rows from now on.
Also, I had my wood covered for the winter and just today I took all the tarps off, except for wood I may still use this season. I figure with the warmer weather on its way it will help in the seasoning process if its uncovered.