DIY Vented Log Bags

[Ian C]

Trade secret here;

 

Ever since i started big bags, ive been cutting holes in with a knife and put bags on a pallet, cut some in the base and line them up with the gaps in the pallet. Pallets with wider gaps are better:thumbup1:

 

Pete, im doing bags only now and get 1M3 bags, they have an inner lining in them with vents in so no logs touch the outer bags, if i slashed the sides and bottom and store them as you said do you think they will be ok to split into and season in the bag? would save a lot of work but i don't want mouldy logs in 12 months time.

[18 stoner]

I think the bigger the bag, the bigger the chance of mould Ian.

 

Air circulation is the key, if you have a nice open, well vented shed to store in, a few holes will be good, but a sealed up "fold yard" type shed will have less circulation.

 

Based on this, i would say if you have bags with an "open" liner, and can store in an open fronted barn, it might be worth slashing the outer cover of a few bags, and see how they go.

 

I think when it comes to the science of drying logs, there are so many variables its a big learning curve for everyone, and unfortunately, it takes a few years to learn what works best for your individual setup.

 

Mine at the moment, is split green into 0.75 cu meter bags, on pallets, slashed holes, on pallets and put in an old open fronted greenhouse. Seems to work for me at the moment:thumbup1: