How long does pallet wrap last in the sun?

[treequip]

We are very exposed so the netting does not cope with horizontal rains.

 

Well I can see why you would dismiss that out of hand, I mean what would people in the Pennines know about wind and rain eh?

[Woodworks]

Well I can see why you would dismiss that out of hand, I mean what would people in the Pennines know about wind and rain eh?

 

Come on mate. I tried it on our sheds and the logs got wet. What else can I conclude?

 

I also said if there is a gap between the netting and the logs it does work but netting on an IBC crate leaves virtually no gap

[treequip]

Come on mate. I tried it on our sheds and the logs got wet. What else can I conclude?

 

I also said if there is a gap between the netting and the logs it does work but netting on an IBC crate leaves virtually no gap

 

Whatever, some folks you just can't reach

[Woodworks]

Whatever, some folks you just can't reach

 

Couldn't agree more

[nepia]

How about erecting a filtering barrier a few feet in front of the IBCs so that the wind is heavily reduced by the time it hits them?

Not a solid barrier but some kind of mesh or slatted affair?

Stock barns used to be fitted with what we referred to as parawebbing and it was brilliant; ample ventilation but not the full force of the wind or rain.

[treequip]

How about erecting a filtering barrier a few feet in front of the IBCs so that the wind is heavily reduced by the time it hits them?

Not a solid barrier but some kind of mesh or slatted affair?

Stock barns used to be fitted with what we referred to as parawebbing and it was brilliant; ample ventilation but not the full force of the wind or rain.

 

Ha ha, this plan was suggested but has been rejected out of hand, even though its a tried and tested method.

 

 

Ho hum

[nepia]

Oh yeah, so it has.

 

Beau, you said yourself that the above idea worked with 'a reasonable gap' so why not set it up with a reasonable gap?!

[arboriculturist]

We are very exposed so the netting does not cope with horizontal rains.

 

arboriculturist

 

You think the idea might work then?

 

The wrap is inexpensive, quick to fit and if the wood is dry already its a good solution. With changing winds the IBC's are protected on all sides.

 

If the wood is outside any risk of fungi growing is reduced, as there will always be some airflow, especially in your exposed location.

 

Shelter barriers can work well, especially twin wall where extreme exposure, but for effective timber drying they rather defeat the object and arn't providing 360 protection for your application.

 

Worthy of consideration for your buildings though - buy the expensive Tensar or similar, as other types have no durability - secure well by following manufacturers installation instructions.

 

We have some in a great dark green colour - 5 years and still perfect!

 

Good luck

[Woodworks]

How about erecting a filtering barrier a few feet in front of the IBCs so that the wind is heavily reduced by the time it hits them?

Not a solid barrier but some kind of mesh or slatted affair?

Stock barns used to be fitted with what we referred to as parawebbing and it was brilliant; ample ventilation but not the full force of the wind or rain.

 

Might be workable but not convenient. The crates go in the field with the sheep and get relocated each year to let the ground recover, extra fences could prove a problem but will mull it over

 

Would like a neat solution on each crate if possible hence the pallet wrap idea.

[nepia]

Just needs a few posts in a line and the webbing tying to them surely? The sheep will think you're the best thing since sliced bread; the grass behind the barrier will be eaten to bowling green length.