What do you reckon to this?

[woodrascal]

Had a read of some of the articles on the Burnswood site and this cropped up -

 

It takes a minimum of 3 years to season hardwood logs in a dry well ventilated barn or shed. All hardwood air dries at an average and uniform rate of 0.25 cm (1”) per annum, so for example a 6 inch diameter log would take about 3 years to season.

 

Comments please Gentlemen?

[Treewarrior]

Maybe We need to ask Burnswood onto the Forum to back up some of their ridiculous statements?

[gensetsteve]

They need to see some of our beech from green cordwood to 25% in four months cut to logs and left in the sun through the summer. Or should I just stick it in an oven for 1/2 hr

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

They need to see some of our beech from green cordwood to 25% in four months cut to logs and left in the sun through the summer. Or should I just stick it in an oven for 1/2 hr

 

Likewise; green sycamore to 19% in 3 months when it's warm and breezy...

[b101uk]

A little prevarication propogation methinks

 

Kin Dried Hardwood Logs Barrow Bags & Crates

 

it dose say on his site under "Website usage terms and conditions"

 

You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without Petyr Martin Design Ltd T/A Burnswood’s prior written consent.

 

he also says in respect of his clames

 

Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

it dose say on his site under "Website usage terms and conditions"

 

 

he also says in respect of his clames

 

How convenient. ZZZZZZZ

[Quickthorn]

Had a read of some of the articles on the Burnswood site and this cropped up -

 

It takes a minimum of 3 years to season hardwood logs in a dry well ventilated barn or shed. All hardwood air dries at an average and uniform rate of 0.25 cm (1”) per annum, so for example a 6 inch diameter log would take about 3 years to season.

 

Comments please Gentlemen?

 

I've heard the 1 year per inch rule for sawn timber for furniture making. That's the standard allowance to get down to 15-22% for air drying. Of course, that's for boards for furniture making, where you're looking for stability as well, so I can't see it applying directly to firewood in the way they're making out.

[renewablejohn]

Trading standards guy suggests a "local" reports to weights & measures section of trading standards as volume of crate measuring 1.2x1x1.2 cannot be construed as 2 cubic mtrs. Only problem with that would be a "clerical error" as the 1.2 should have read 1.7.

[Dave Martin]

Trading standards guy suggests a "local" reports to weights & measures section of trading standards as volume of crate measuring 1.2x1x1.2 cannot be construed as 2 cubic mtrs. Only problem with that would be a "clerical error" as the 1.2 should have read 1.7.

 

Kin hell.. if you read it it says Kin dried so there are a few kin errors

[gensetsteve]

Trading standards guy suggests a "local" reports to weights & measures section of trading standards as volume of crate measuring 1.2x1x1.2 cannot be construed as 2 cubic mtrs. Only problem with that would be a "clerical error" as the 1.2 should have read 1.7.

 

Thats right cos its 2.04 cu metres