Using green wood for outdoor structures (like wood shelters)

[carbs for arbs]

Hi

 

Well, the tree came down back in March but has sat unused since then (on pallets, and poorly covered). I need to get it out of the way soon-ish though, so am back to thinking how best to put it to use.

 

On 09/03/2023 at 19:57, Squaredy said:

It will be fine for garden structures, just allow for a bit of movement and shrinkage across the grain.  

 

Any tips or techniques on how to allow for movement, shrinkage etc?

 

 

On 09/03/2023 at 21:12, scbk said:

Strip the bark off, that will help it last a bit longer

 

 

That's interesting, I wouldn't have thought of that.  So thank you for the advice.  How best to strip the bark?  

 

 

On 09/03/2023 at 21:12, scbk said:

Virtually all the swan timber I buy is larch (occasionally douglas fir!), straight from the mill, and that is never kiln dried or treated

 

If you don't mind me asking, what kinds of things do you use it for?

 

 

Species... Rather stupidly I didn't take any photos specifically while the tree was standing, although I'm sure if I went through old photos I might find something. But I've taken some now which might help identify what type of larch it is? I'll post them below. I'll also have a google to see if I can work it out, if it's not obvious from the photos.

 

Many thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 18, 2023 by carbs for arbs