My two cords were stacked against the house, but my wife heard that insects can nest there and get access into the house. And we've had issues with squirrels and even a racoon nesting there. A friend that lives nearby in the country graciously allowed me to stack my stash in his back yard. I got a hold of 3 pallets, 6 T-posts and some old wooden snow fence and made a wood crib. I've got about a third of the stash transferred and stacked. When I get the wood pile stacked to an even height at the level it's at now, I'll line the sides with snow fence, then just heave the wood over the sides. Note the use of snow fence at the bottom to prevent the wood from slipping through the pallets.
Is that a dead porcupine? And I really like the snow fence on top of the pallets idea! I've been using long branches. Where do you get free snow fence, or did you buy it?
It's a flattened squirrel. I think he tried to move a bearing split without a permit and suffered for it. I have 4 50' rolls left. You're welcome to come pick them up Thanks
Good idea Steve but perhaps you need just a little adjustment yet. Look at this picture you posted: Now look closely at the roof line of the barn. See how close your wood stack is to that roof line? Now picture water coming off the roof. It may not hit the piles but could. Even if it doesn't hit the wood pile, the moisture is there. Do you really want that moisture that close to wood you are attempting to dry? I think I'd keep it at least 10' away from that particular roof line.
I'd put at least a mickey mouse gutter on the barn if, for no other reason, to stop the bottoms of the barn boards from growing mold and mildew and aging fast from excess ground moisture .
Nice catch, Dennis! My first thought was "Nice, It's not right up on the building. There will be better air flow." Sometimes I can't see the forest for the trees! LOL
I never kept any splits stacked close the house for that very reason. Figured it wasn't worth the risk.
Good call Dennis and PapaDave. I think I will put a gutter and downspout on. The bottom will breathe well due to the elevated skids for a base, at least while there is no snow or leaf build up. The pile is already seasoned and dry, but I want to keep it that way. Thanks for the tips.
Midwinter i have several rolls of snow fence you can have...and I'm a little closer to you than Steve.
Steve, great to see you buddy! I was out back fitting stones together on our drystack walls this afternoon and literally was wondering where "Realstone" has been......glad to see you.
Scotty, you remembered. I'm touched If only PA was closer, I'd be glad to lend a hand with the stone wall.
I would like that! I wouldn't even need a whole roll, although it might be a hassle to unroll it to segment it off. PM me where and when and I'll be there. Thanks!
