Most of the birch I have is smaller diameter wood that I don't plan on splitting. I used my axe and sliced open the bark on one side. Do you think that's enough to keep the small rounds from rotting from the inside?
Any wood I think may rot, like birch or slightly punky wood that can hold moisture, I make sure it is top covered and kept dry just in case.
Get 'em covered. They do a lot better when top covered. I'm finding out right now how true that is. I covered some two months ago and those splits burn better than equally seasoned uncovered wood.
I agree...I was lax in covering my stacks this year at my winter cabin....now I have trailer wood from home to get by...that crap wont happen again...top covered from the moment it is stacked...no doubt about it (for me.your results may vary)
Here, birch would be punky in 1 year if left un split & not top covered Top cover only is key, I tarped over the Top & sides one year , got punky wood in no time 3" & less may work ok
Well I think I will experiment with these. They are 2" to 3" in size. I don't have a lot that I'm stacking outside, and I will stack them with my Oak/Mulberry/Locust wood that will be used in 15/16. I will keep them uncovered and see how it works out and then report back. So stay tuned for the results....in a few years. LOL.
Not sure if that will be enough to let the moisture out or not. Doing it with the saw would probably open it a bit more please let us know how your method works out.
