Seasoning wood near salt water

[Akon]

Is it a bad idea to stack wood on a ledge 10-20 ft above a salt river? It gets very consistent breeze, but should I be concerned with salt getting deposited on the wood when it is that close? I normally stack all my wood on the other side of my house far from the river, but it doesn't get that consistent air flow.

 

[begreen]

I'd avoid it. Salt spray can travel quite a height and distance in strong winds, especially if there is spray from white capped waves blowing toward the wood.

 

[pernox]

Are you concerned for corrosion issues with the salt on your firewood?

 

[Sprinter]

I think I'd favor the salt-free side if it were me. Having lived next to the ocean for a couple of years, I can tell you there is nothing good about salt except on potatoes. Certainly not in your stove. Sounds like the house is an adequate buffer from the river though.

 

[Akon]

Are you concerned for corrosion issues with the salt on your firewood?

Yes, that is the concern. I have a couple trees to bring down on that side and was considering just leaving it there stacked for a year, but I will just move it now. Thanks all.

 

[billb3]

rain will wash any salt spray off

 

[Jay106n]

Id rather not have sodium chloride in my stove and chimney

 

[BoiledOver]

There was a time when lumber was saturated with salt water to make it noncombustible or fire-retardant.