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If they're off the ground and protected against rain, quite a long time. What wood?

Mainly ash and birch...they've been in since the start of the year and felled about 12 months ago.

Hi. How long will logs last stored outside in ibc containers with a lid on. Cheers [emoji106]

Is that another way of saying the purchaser will only leave the very very best trees, that is, taking as many of the acceptably good trees as they can get away with, simply to line their own pockets?
Because as a woodland owner, that is how I would understand such wording.
My woodland is worthless conifer,
but I still know there has to be a clear dichotomy between those who own woodland, and those who earn a living from felling trees and selling timber.
Especially if the tree felling party if offering tree felling/tree retention  advice to the woodland owner.
Regards,
Marcus

Nice mix of beech ash and oak, It's a retired chap who use to run a fish farm and hoilday let, all he wants in return is a constant supply of logs for his own use which is only 1 woodburner just for the winter months but hes given me 3 options 1- I take half and he keeps half road side 2- I buy it off him or 3- I supply him with logs which sounds more appealing to me but haven't discussed how long for yet but he only lives down the road.? At a guess I would say 150+ ton of easy timber to be had and alot more if I want to work hard for it. As I've said I usually buy it in so a timber trailer would be needed so can't decide whether to invest in one or not. Cheers

Yeah outrageous may be abit of a strong word as I understand the running cost etc but its getting harder to make a decent profit with logs. Wouldnt give up the day job thats for certain.

Hi. Just wondering what people are paying for standing trees. I've come across a 20 year old plantation of beech and ash which needs thinning out. Access is easy and wood is perfect for the processor...usually buy it in but thinking it would be a better option to go find it myself due to the outrageous cost of hardwood these days. Any good advise would be much appreciated. Thanks

Hi. How many years do you reckon round lengths of timber (ash, beech and oak) stacked outside in lengths will last before it starts to spoil?[emoji848] Cheers in advance [emoji106]

About 1-1.
But most wood molds before dry.
Leave the door open?
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Most wood molds before dry? Its an open front shed as mentioned! Different types of wood vary as I've only ever had problems with beech mold which is quite common but havent processed much oak until now so just thought id ask the question right from wrong [emoji12]

Hi. Whats the chances that oak logs will go mouldy when processed green (fresh) straight into an open fronted shed with little ventilation back and sides and left for 10 months.? Cheers

The tanks that come with the cages cut at an angle 

Ah yeah, good shout. How come you dont stack them on top of each other?

I tried some bags but the drying times were way worse. Cant beat IBC with hats for keeping it simple. If you are hand balling the logs out of the crates look on the bright side when you see all the crap left at the bottom that you dont send to your customers [emoji3]

What do you use as a lid(hat) on the top of your ibc? Cheers

why not make your own storage boxes ?   ...simple enough and you could make them to your own specifications ..

Hi. I have thought about it but i spend to much time on logs as it is.
Just trying to reduce the work load but still not sure if potato boxes are the best solution. If you have any better ideas im keen to here it minus the ibc container. Cheers

We use them and they work well, they get a few more breakages than ibcs but they're bigger, safer to stack (I've seen 10 high before)  and easy to repair. 
 
You will need a fairly strong box rotator and loader if you want to flip them. We collected from spudbox for £69+vat with a double floor to avoid the bigger logs damaging it.

Cheers. So how long would you leave them outside to dry before putting them in the shed? Do you off load them straight into you truck,trailer etc when ready to deliver? My idea is to keep them out for 6 months or so and then tip in shed when semi seasoned or is this just added unnecessary added work? The problem ive got is wood that molds when left in shed for 12months. Thanks

Hi.

Just wondered what peoples thoughts are with using potato boxes for drying out logs? Keep debating it as they're around £70.00+new. Your feedback would be much appreciated. Cheers [emoji848]