Squaredy
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A disk like that will dry fairly quickly if you let it, as the fibres containing the moisture are really short. It could be pretty dry in a few months but probably longer if your garage is cool. As has been hinted at already it is almost certain to split as it dries.
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I was trying to source a load of cypress about a year ago. Drew a total blank. I would have had that lot off you in a flash!
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Well worth milling into slabs. Do it soon and stack the timber out of the weather straight away as pine will discolour badly really quickly.
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I agree with most of what has been said here. It is very difficult to get oak to dry right in the middle. If you can’t split a piece to test the moisture in the middle, do you have a way to saw a large piece across the grain. This should be fairly easy with a sharp hand saw if you can hold it still! My guess is the logs are sopping wet in the middle.
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Is it possible to get wood for logs
Squaredy replied to modestas's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
You get the best banter and debate of any forum. Also, my sons (9 and 12) say the best jokes are on ArbTalk. There are some I don't let them see mind... -
I think you will have to give a bit more information maybe. Are you looking to buy or sell? If you are selling, photos of what you have would help. If you are buying then you might have to phone around local forestry firms and see what you are offered, and that will be your answer. I suspect demand for firewood grade logs is sky high so all sorts of prices may be out there and it is just up to you to get the best deal you can. Your potential competitors are probably not going to give away highly sensitive commercial information such as their buying price.
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I’m not an arborist so can’t really comment specifically about arb work. But I will say it all depends how well you get on with modern devices and apps. If you find them intuitive, easy to navigate, and generally effortless to use an iPad may as you say cut down on paperwork and have various organisational advantages. If on the other hand you find yourself getting frustrated with tech and you hate the way modern programs seem to have so many hidden options that only people under a certain age can find; then maybe don’t bother.
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Lawson cypress from seed
Squaredy replied to Paul in the woods's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Well I know it is a highly valued timber tree in America. Maybe not much planted in the uk, but then neither is leylandii which is also an excellent timber. And when you say botanically not very close - they are both Cypresses. Hope much closer do you want?! -
Lawson cypress from seed
Squaredy replied to Paul in the woods's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Lots of people plant western red cedar. Correct me if I am wrong but WRC and Lawson Cypress are very close relatives. -
And what you have to remember is the amount of space given to a product in a supermarket is directly calculated by sales. So if you see loads of space given to expensive handwash, then that is because lots of it gets sold.
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Plenty in the supermarkets near me.
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I read through to the end of the BBC article, and then there was confirmation that it was all made up. Apparently a student was skipping lectures as he was unable to buy soap.
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The BBC have published an article claiming that millions of people are skipping work as they can’t afford soap and hygiene products. I would post a link but I have no idea how to do that on a smart phone. So what do these people actually spend their money on? If they can’t afford to heat their houses, but food, buy school uniform for their kids, put fuel in their car, etc. Mmmmmm I think I can guess. I just checked by the way and a pack of four Dove soap bars in Aldi is £1.99.
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In a word…..no. Almost no timber worth milling.
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It is crazy and there are three reasons for it. 1) Wages in Latvia are undoubtedly much lower than the uk. 2) Environmental checks are likely to be poor, possibly even non-existent. 3) Transport is relatively cheap. Hence it makes financial sense for companies to import Latvian firewood. It makes no other sense though.
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Do you test the radioactivity of everything you buy?
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Finally; Boris actually pulls out in time.
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Have you had your first fire yet?
Squaredy replied to Dazza95's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
I do a similar thing when my wife gets right on top of the washing - it won’t all fit in my drawers, so I have to put a load in the laundry basket. -
Have you had your first fire yet?
Squaredy replied to Dazza95's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
Do you have to throw open all your windows to avoid overheating…? -
Or go to HETAS - or the Scottish equivalent. Sure they would be most interested.
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Have you had your first fire yet?
Squaredy replied to Dazza95's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
Every evening since early September. To be honest I am regretting it tonight - bit too toasty for my liking - 24 degrees in every room. Way too warm in the bedrooms. -
Yes I agree about flat roofs, and this is why I was wondering about nearly flat steel sheets. My solution in the end is to have a roof with two different pitches. The part nearest my boundary has a low pitch (to comply with permitted development rules limiting overall height to 2.5m), and the main section is 20 degree pitch. The low part is only possible as it is supported by the truss with the steeper slope.
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I think it would be absolute suicide if they get Boris back. I don’t think he is so bad but I know how a large part of the public see him. He is highly toxic and divisive. Are their memories so short???
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Charles, it is up to you now. Only you can dissolve Parliament. I assume he is an Arbtalk member….? @Steve Bullman please tell me he is a member, or we are sunk…. I think if the Conservatives choose another leader they will go the same way…. The sharks have the smell of blood…I think a general election is inevitable now.
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There are ways to avoid condensation. I have changed my design again and will have a pitched roof after all. Interesting discussion about flat roofing though.
