Interesting graph on seasoning wood in different forms

[Woodworks]

"I thought it was well established that moisture is lost quicker through the end grain, after all that's why boards being dried for timber are always end sealed."

 

That is what I found in this test http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/firewood-forum/53749-log-drying-test.html

[SamWhiting12]

Doesn't this comment fly in the face of accepted wisdom? I thought it was well established that moisture is lost quicker through the end grain, after all that's why boards being dried for timber are always end sealed.

 

"The logs are a little behind the fire cords, which is interesting as they have more grain ends exposed than the fire cords, but less grain face area exposed. This suggests that moisture may more readily leave grain faces than ends, and may also demonstrate the waterproof nature of bark."

 

Tony S

 

TBH that blog is probably for new stove owners getting there own wood, even though it is common sense

[Welshwoodsman]

Interesting read. Good advice for wet climates, split, split, split n then cover.

[Marc Lewis]

Would be interesting to see the drying rate on different diameter logs, because that changes the seasoning speed considerably.

 

Looked through their website and they sell some really nice outdoor stoves.

[ArthurBottlesworth]

Not a proper test but I have some new cut logs under plastic pallet wrap

 

There is more condensation around the ends of logs than along the split ......suggesting to me that moisture is coming out of the end....

 

That would make length of log more important