How long should it take for wood that has just been split to dry?

Question

I keep it covered with plastic so no rain can get on it

Answer 1

depends on what kind of wood it is, and the environmental conditions which it is stored in..

a good rule of thumb is to let soft wood sit a year, and hardwood for 2 years.. this is called "seasoning"

carefull with that ax, eugene!!

Answer 2

If you stacked the wood outdoors uncovered, and with the flesh side up besides, that wood has been rain and moisture soaked, I'm just saying, if that's the case this may be your problem, In the future stack the wood with the Bark side up so any rain that hits the wood , hits the bark first,, The stack should be covered accross the middle, leaving some of the ends open so that the Air can circulate through the stacked wood. And On the other hand , when stacking wood in a barn or garage, the wood is stacked opposite, the flesh side up for max drying. I too have taken downed trees in , but since it's lying on the ground, regardless of it being dead, the moisture content is very high,

Answer 3

You can cover your wood to keep the rain off, but make sure air can circulate around it. A year works well to "season" your wood.

Answer 4

Typically an entire season.If you have the entire ric of wood covered it will take longer.but if you cover the top the air will get to it.But will still take an entire season

Answer 5

u need to only cover the top of it..let air into it ..this will allow it to dry faster ad correct.....we always cut in the late winter and sping for the up and coming winter.....

Answer 6

Depends on when it was cut. It's not when you split it, it's when it was harvested that counts. From harvest it takes at least a year to be seasoned.

Answer 7

dude i cut wood and its and it usally takes up to 2 years

Answer 8

Any time after three months is OK, works for us.