Was curious as to the moisture content of a couple of scrounges from the end of last year. Silver maple and tulip (yellow) poplar. Split 'em open and less than 20% on both. Wood was processed around Christmas time and stacked soon thereafter. Im sure the silver maple may have some that are higher being in back. Eight months and ready to burn, even though SS is 6-8 weeks away around here. Scarce scrounges for me ( i mostly dont touch SM) and it was the most ive ever taken at once in both cases. Tulip poplar Silver maple Mostly tulip poplar in front, silver maple in back.
Both of those season very quickly for me as well. Silver maple is about 6 months, then it’ll start getting light.
Where I'm at it's the ABC's-Ash-Beech-Cherry. All 3 season in one season if cut in early spring. And Beech is the best!
Yep, I love me some quick drying wood. I know they usually don't have as many BTU's but it's nice to know you have it on hand and its ready to go in a year or less.
This cracked me up. I want to do that in the presence of strangers just to get a reaction. Or...if you sell firewood and someone is picking up. Just wave around a few splits as they are backing down the driveway. Humankiln
Those moisture readings are not surprising. The trouble is that too many folks then think all wood will do the same. Wrong!!
I can imagine. Wish i had any open area to dry it. Some stacks at my friends get some good sun. Maybe check them with MM. Started back in early Spring.
