High Winds and Lots of Rain Headed for N.E

[JPapiPE]

I have read that remnants of hurricane Hannah is heading for us in the N.E. area this weekend. Do you think the sides of the wood pile should be covered? At least until this rain and wind have passed?

 

[gpcollen1]

Never a bad idea for a big storm. Thinking I will do the same. I do not usually cover the wood for winter until i begin burning but nothing wrong with keeping a ton of water off it.

 

[ClydesdaleBurner]

Yeah good call. I usually never cover the sides of my wood, but since winds are predicted from the SE at 35kts+ and then switching to the NW at 35kts+, I figure covering the sides will keep the rain and wind from battering both sides of the wood pile.

 

[JPapiPE]

Thanks for your response Guys. I have worked really hard to try and keep my seasoned wood pile dry, and it is wood that I would rather not burn til next year, but being a first year burner with an E.P.A. type stove I think I need all the help I can get. It's a cost issue for me. I have no money left for oil after buying wood, stove, chimney, hearth, and stove accessories.

 

[woodconvert]

I have read that remnants of hurricane Gustav is heading for us in the N.E. area this weekend. Do you think the sides of the wood pile should be covered? At least until this rain and wind have passed?

Just had a big dumping of rain yesterday and the weather you speak of is overhead right now. I guess unless your wood is under a tree or can't get wind and sun on it there is no reason to cover it. My pile got drenched yesterday and looks dry today. Unless the wood is in a puddle it won't soak up the rain, ie, your seasoned wood pile will still be seasoned post rain.

 

[Henz]

cover it, I covered the top. Not the sides. But I plan on leavign it covered until I move it within my screened in patio. If nothing else, it will give you peace of mind that your taking care of it!

 

[BurningIsLove]

I'm leaving the sides uncovered here, as the dry fall weather should wick away any rain moisture that gets dumped on it. Obviously the tops will be covered w/ extra tie-downs just for good measure. My latest 16' rack is taller than I am, so might throw a few lateral braces on in anticipation of 35mph winds.

 

[BurningIsLove]

But of course! If I want rain, I just leave something valuable outside uncovered (chainsaw, tractor, priceless painting, etc.). If I go through all sorts of steps to protect valuables, it wont rain one drop.

 

[BrotherBart]

But of course! If I want rain, I just leave something valuable outside uncovered (chainsaw, tractor, priceless painting, etc.).

I find that the Picasso's start looking much better after a couple of inches of rain. After rain and a windstorm they almost start making sense. :long:

 

[Woods Dweller]

I just covered almost 5 cords today. Tops and sides.

We have Hanna headed here to South Jersey and we're supposed to get 4-5 inches of rain starting late Saturday.

If I know real rain is on it's way, I cover completely. When the storms move on, the 50 x 10 ft tarps (I have 48 foot single row stacks) come off completely.

My plan was to build my wood shed this weekend. Yup, a guarantee for rain!

I put a lot of time and work into my stacks and I plan to protect them well for thier final days on this earth!

 

[Backroads]

I'm definately covering it all tomorrow! 4-5 inches of rain is just way too much this time of the year!

 

[Opportunist]

Now I feel like I should cover my wood. I guess it wouldn't hurt to cover it.

We could really use some rain. The water levels are low. It's also a good excuse why I should wait to cut the grass until after the rain storm.

 

[Tfin]

Mine will remain uncovered without any worries.

 

[Henz]

here in Upstate NY its not supposed to be that bad. looking at around .5"

 

[gpcollen1]

here in Upstate NY its not supposed to be that bad. looking at around .5"

Yeah depending on how this lines up, they hit an aweful like a Nor'easter sometimes and just dump on us folks within 50 miles of the coast. I think you are relatively safe up there.

 

[billb3]

It hasn't rained here for a couple weeks now (after two weeeks of near flooding), so we could use it.

Tomatoes don't like drought/flood/drought/flood too much.

 

[Henz]

like I said. If when it is pouring outside and the only thing you can think of is how you wished that you had covered your wood then you better get it covered. If your like some others on this string that wont give it a second thought then dont cover it.

 

[velvetfoot]

I still don't have a tarp system. I thought I had one last year, but that didn't work out. I thought I had one this year, but THAT doesn't look like it'll be working out. I hate tarps.

 

[Henz]

as do I. I use old metal rooffing. works the best, no ponding at all.

 

[got wood?]

I still don't have a tarp system. I thought I had one last year, but that didn't work out. I thought I had one this year, but THAT doesn't look like it'll be working out. I hate tarps.

LOL!

I just tarp the tops and bungee the ends real tight like a snare drum...tho under high winds I think the tarp might come loose (16' racks). My buddy also on this forum (burningIsLove) ties twine every few feet to hold down the middle sections...I may do that for Hannah...

I worry about the closest rack...kinda like a sail in the wind!

 

[Henz]

I stack mine differently. I get two rows closer together and they are covered by one width of roofing. have about a 4" gap between them. Your seteup is nice for aircirculation but where mine is located I get constant sun 3/4 of the day and nice breezes with no trees around so I dont ahve to worry about that as much

 

[hh3f]

35 to 55 mph winds = free wood

 

[Henz]

you've got that right!

 

[Drumaz]

35 to 55 mph winds = free wood

That's what I'm hoping for!!

 

[smokinj]

35 to 55 mph winds = free wood

That's what I'm hoping for!!

and lots of it, get them chains sharp!