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How should I stack hardwood blocks

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Alucard, Aug 13, 2026 at 11:10 PM.

  1. Woodtroll

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    I'm sorry, I'm at an absolute loss as to how religion ties into wood drying, unless you're either thanking God for sunshine to dry the wood, or just looking to start an argument.
     
  2. isaaccarlson

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    I was wondering the same thing. One second we are discussing moisture content and best drying practices and the next we are reading about religion?! I don’t know where the conversation went off the tracks, but please fix it.
     
  3. Timberdog

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    Split them diagonally so they are triangular shaped and irregular pieces. That way, when you stack them they will have spaces in between for airflow like typical firewood does.
     
  4. isaaccarlson

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    Is splitting a possibility or is that why blocks were purchased?
     
  5. Butcher

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    My example of seasond wood.
     
  6. Canadian border VT

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    I agree with stacking to allow air flow; the challenge you will have is species identification
    Cherry will dry faster then oak
    So when stacking even if you can’t identify you guess / sort into 3 piles quick drying poplar vs medium beech vs slow being oaks. Burn lightest ones first
     
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    I was not expecting that ending! :rofl: :lol:

    Great job on the hydro shed. Nice use of repurposed lumber. :thumbs: Love doing that myself.