Mould growth in log pile

[The Bear]

Hi all

I'm new to collecting and splitting my own firewood (in fact I don't even have a woodburner yet, thats coming soon but I've started collecting wood in anticipation).

A few months ago I split some oak rings and put them in a spare shed. I now realise this was a mistake and they need to be outside. The wood I've split since is outside.

However the stuff in the shed has started to grow mould, mainly white whispy stuff but a bit of green stuff as well. My pics show probably the worse stuff. I guess I need to stack it outside. Will it then likely stop growing and will it likely spread to other wood I already have stacked outdoors? Any other issues with it I should be aware of.

As I said, new to this so I might not be aware of the obvious.

 

Thanks

 

Mark

 

 

 

[kinderscout]

I think a proper log store is the answer so air can freely flow around the logs.but will be interested what others say

[spandit]

Be careful when you move the logs as mould can be quite hazardous if you breath it in. I think with better airflow the logs will dry out enough to stop mould growing

[mendiplogs]

Hi all

I'm new to collecting and splitting my own firewood (in fact I don't even have a woodburner yet, thats coming soon but I've started collecting wood in anticipation).

A few months ago I split some oak rings and put them in a spare shed. I now realise this was a mistake and they need to be outside. The wood I've split since is outside.

However the stuff in the shed has started to grow mould, mainly white whispy stuff but a bit of green stuff as well. My pics show probably the worse stuff. I guess I need to stack it outside. Will it then likely stop growing and will it likely spread to other wood I already have stacked outdoors? Any other issues with it I should be aware of.

As I said, new to this so I might not be aware of the obvious.

 

Thanks

 

Mark

 

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Hi MARK IT AIR WIND YOU NEED MORE OF MATE THANKS JON

[s.varty]

Hi MARK IT AIR WIND YOU NEED MORE OF MATE THANKS JON

 

:thumbup1:What jon says and keep it off the floor i.e on pallets, KINDERSCOUT: spot on

[mendiplogs]

:thumbup1:What jon says and keep it off the floor i.e on pallets

 

HI VARTY there well be no mould here in Somerset as there's so much wind around thanks Jon

[Mortimer Firewood]

Airflow is key better for it to be outside keep the sides open and the top dry all our stock stops outside uncovered until October. I think wood drys quicker if it's getting wet and drying out.

[The Bear]

Thanks all

 

Outside its going, open to sides, off the floor, just the top covered to keep worst of rain off and be careful not to breath too many spores. All noted, will move in next few days. Otherwise sounds like there are no real dramas, thanks again

 

Mark

[Alycidon]

I billeted some diseased Horse Chestnut last August time, this was kept uncovered outside in a pile only 1 billet wide, this also grew a similar mould. However it now seems to have died and shrivelled. Probably burn it in my own stove rather than sell it.

 

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[Dinosaw]

How much of that wind are you providing Jon?