Too kiln or not to kiln

[Indianawood]

This is going to be my stack that I burn next winter. It will be almost exclusively bitternut hickory and beech. It will be stacked by march and top covered. Will receive at least 6hrs of Northern Indiana sun. North/south which we get a lot of South wind in summer. Do i need to bother making a kiln for this?
Both woods seem to be quick to season

 

[mcdougy]

It sounds pretty simple to do, and with that thought, I'm not sure why you wouldn't? For under 100$ you will have a way better chance of having great wood. Almost like a insurance plan . If you said that pile of wood was going to sit for 2 years, then thats much more debatable.

 

[Indianawood]

It sounds pretty simple to do, and with that thought, I'm not sure why you wouldn't? For under 100$ you will have a way better chance of having great wood. Almost like a insurance plan . If you said that pile of wood was going to sit for 2 years, then thats much more debatable.

A 100 ($100)reasons, time, etc. Seems like it could be unnecessary work. Most charts i look at say 12 months for hickory and beech

 

[RandyBoBandy]

It looks like you have some gigantic splits in that stack. I’m no expert but I would think the hickory split that big would not be ready by fall if you only air dry.

 

[ChadMc]

I’m burning beech right. Exactly 12 months ago was split and stacked and it’s all well under 20%. Split those up a bit smaller you’ll have better results.

 

[mcdougy]

How long to season hickory

Hey Guy, What's the consensus on length of time to dry hickory. I'm going to fell a few trees this weekend and would love to burn some next winter... Of course I plan to css enough to have some the following year. Do you think I'll get the moisture below 20% by winter 2014/2015? Thoughts?

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[Indianawood]

How long to season hickory

Hey Guy, What's the consensus on length of time to dry hickory. I'm going to fell a few trees this weekend and would love to burn some next winter... Of course I plan to css enough to have some the following year. Do you think I'll get the moisture below 20% by winter 2014/2015? Thoughts?

www.hearth.com

Thank you. A kiln it will be!