drying logs

[timberdelf]

right been done before but:

 

i have a good supply of seasoned whole cords/trees 2 year old dry..i can just about manage to get em dry...

 

i am thinking of either container de humid

 

or poly tunnel to get logs dry...

 

anyone got any links to container set ups ?

 

and polytunnel links best prices etc..do they work come winter in any way?

 

my trouble is just finally got a paddock to work from ..lots of wood to cut..and been a victim of my own sucess etc in regards to sales..doing good etc..

 

part having to rush to set up on new site had to cut and chuck wood into an old large stable..not ideal for drying wood venting ect.

 

elimiment of better planning for nxt year i know .

 

 

just need to get wood dried quick!!!

[Woodworks]

Don't think a dehumidifier in a container is going to make much difference on it's own. If you have 10 tonnes of wood in there you are going to have remove something like 3 tonnes of water to dry them properly. Last year we were able to sell logs done in September by late winter. They where below 25% and this was just in vented crates with a rain cover.

 

Big J put up some good info on how to make a kiln. Might be worth a search for it.

[timberdelf]

Don't think a dehumidifier in a container is going to make much difference on it's own. If you have 10 tonnes of wood in there you are going to have remove something like 3 tonnes of water to dry them properly. Last year we were able to sell logs done in September by late winter. They where below 25% and this was just in vented crates with a rain cover.

 

Big J put up some good info on how to make a kiln. Might be worth a search for it.

 

ok thanks..just me myself and i..its hard as u know to be aboe to disk up..split..stack correct..always a time thing against me...

[Dan Earp]

*cough* lol ill help you set up and start earlier next year 😜

[Johny Walker]

try this a log tent ,keeps rain of but wind can get thruo to dry the timber

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Edited September 28, 2013 by Johny Walker

[silky fox]

The looks just the job Johny:thumbup:

P.s I recognise the beech tree in the first picture.. got felled didnt it:rolleyes:

[s.varty]

try this a log tent ,keeps rain of but wind can get thruo to dry the timber

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How does it cope with a gale johny ?

[Johny Walker]

How does it cope with a gale johny ?

 

its weight hold it down ,theres more steel than can be seen ,it works very well for a temperory shelter

[muttley9050]

Made a similar one from scaffolding a couple of years ago before we built out shed. Worked a treat

[felixthelogchopper]

The most important factor in drying logs out is airflow. Make sure that whatever you end up building has plenty of air going through it and also make sure that you get a layer of pallets down before you start putting your logs in.