Birch Moisture

[Jfior1983]

That's great. I told you ten days ago that the dehumidifier was going to dry that wood. Press ahead.

Its a hopeful sign for sure!

 

[Ctwoodtick]

That’s good news that you were measuring moisture correctly. I bet you will make out ok this fall/winter.
Do you have the ability to grab more wood thinking about the winter after next? Getting ahead will eliminate the concern about if wood is dry enough.

 

[begreen]

If, during the heating season, it's possible to bring the wood inside for a week or two, it will dry further. Putting it in large totes will keep the mess off the floor. (It helps if you are a batchelor).

 

[Jfior1983]

Hi Everyone, here's an update on the moisture of the birch that has been in my garage, with a small fan and dehumidifier running 24/7. Most of the pieces (after being split to measure interior moisture content), are reading between 18-22% now. This is super encouraging news. So, for anyone with wet wood, at least for white birch, it appears it will rapidly dry in a garage while running a medium sized dehumidifier. Approx. 10% MC loss since July 25.

 

[Ctwoodtick]

Wow, that’s great news. That wood will be all set when you start burning.

 

[begreen]

Yes, well done! Seasoned firewood makes a big difference.

 

[ScottLewis]

That's great! I told you it would work, but, I didn't know it would work this well.

The dehumidifier will work with any species of wood.