Hi All, I have about 3.5 cords of split white birch at approximately 30% moisture according to my meter. Some pieces 25%, some pieces 35%...most at 30%. . I live in Alaska and will start burning around Early October. It was delivered in a giant pile by a few dump trucks, so I'm working on stacking over the next few days (unfortunately it's raining on the pile right now before I can get a chance to stack it). I use a Jotul f45 Greenville stove. Question is, I must have 20% or lower moisture to burn efficiently in that stove. Can I get this wood dried out enough by October 1? Can I get it to 20%? Thoughts? Suggestions? I will be tarping the tops of the stacks so they dont get rained on. and it will all be off the ground. I know it'll be close, but I think it'll dry to 20% by October 1st. Am I wrong?
Birch Moisture
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It's dubious. 2 months is a short drying period. Set up a temporary (or permanent) solar kiln to accelerate drying time.
