Seasoning Logs..?

[Tree Man Tom]

Now i know this has been covered many a time, but i have about 20t (at a guess, not great at estimating) of oak and a few other bits of hardwood that are destened for firewood. Now as im abit of a tight arse, i split it all by hand and just handball it into a pile.

 

But im thinking if i create one big pile of logs, then the logs in the centre of the pile wont season so well, if you catch my drift...

 

I see people talking about making "billets" but as im splitting by hand, i cant really do this. My space is limited so cant practically create lots of smaller piles.

 

What would you guys reccomened, like i said im a tight arse. So the cheaper the better

 

Tom

[felixthelogchopper]

First thing is get them all up on pallets to get some air under them, makes a hell of a difference.

[Tree Man Tom]

Ive got plenty of pallets, so thats a start Cheers mate

[felixthelogchopper]

No worries, Tom

[BARNSLEY BOB]

First thing is get them all up on pallets to get some air under them, makes a hell of a difference.

[Tree Man Tom]

You recon having a large pile sat on pallets will be ok then? i mean this is the timber i have atm, but will be getting more...

[felixthelogchopper]

I should have asked but I'm assuming they are relatively green? As long as you aren't expecting to shift them this year, they should be fine. If you are planning on putting a tarp over them, make sure there is still plenty of airflow around them or you will end up with a load of mildew on them.

[Tree Man Tom]

Yh there green, most of them still in lengths with a few pieces ringed up, been sat for about 4months. Ideally would be looking to start selling them this time next year, hence why i want to crack on and get them split so they can start drying.

 

So far Im thinking, pallets along the "floor" with logs handballed on top, then a tarp over the top of them, but with open sides to let the air through.

[felixthelogchopper]

That would work. We normally use the rings to build a retaining wall and split them next summer when you start bagging. By the way, watch out for rats under the pallets because it is a ready-made home for them. We have the Hannibal Lecter of the cat world in our yard.

[Tree Man Tom]

I know what im doing this weekend then

 

Il sit and pick them off with the .22 when i get bored lol

 

Cheers for all the advice