Unstacked or stacked? Covered or uncovered? (Poll)

While reading through a lot of discussions on another site, I was surprised at how many people still just toss their splits in a pile versus stacking and claim that stacking is a waste of time. I realize that having a pile of splits is an accepted practice, and that many people dislike stacking, however I was taught as a kid to stack so leaving splits in piles just seems like a strange concept to me. This poll is more for those processing/storing splits for burning at home versus those processing large quantities for firewood sales (where I can completely understand that stacking is not necessary).

 

I have wood in various stages can I vote multiple times?

logs laying on the ground uncovered

Piles of splits laying on the ground uncovered

Stacks uncovered

stacks covered

I think there are some rounds under the white blanket as well

supply in basement

all for personal use.

 

wood loses moisture at the end grain. Stacked allows the end grain to be exposed to moving air unlike a pile

 

I stack uncovered, have my whole life , I am considering covering this year however for comparison.

 

Went back and edited it to allow for three votes.

 

How much snow did you fend up with?

 

Hard to tell due to the drifts however it was negligible considering what was predicted. I'll still have to clear due to the drifts, but I would be surprised if we got even four inches. What about over your way?

 

They are reporting a foot but as you said it’s pretty blown around. We were on the 6-12, 12 + line so I suppose the guessers got it right for us this time. Enough to get the sled out, at least on the property!

 

Awesome! Just remember to stick the landing!

 

“Send it”

 

Mostly covered.

I've been expanding my available cover materials. I'm close to all covered from day 1.

 

I voted stacked some covered some not. I would cover it all but don’t have enough space under a roof or materials for covering. 4 years worth under a roof and another year or so covered with tarps/plastic/metal roofing. So mine is uncovered for a year or two and then covered several more.

 

Pine is fine. And the only way to keep it dry is in a woodshed or basement. Ponderosa pine will suck in moisture like a sponge if left outside in winter. Lodgepole does alot better, but I like my woodshed makes life easier.

 

SS wood goes directly into the wood shed. On a 3 year plan with that. Good wood gets stacked outside uncovered for a couple years before getting moved into the wood shed for another 3 years before being tossed in the stove.

 

I bring loads of dead standing logs (10-14') from around the farm and stack them on cross ties. As time permits, I will move them up to the splitter to cut and process. It's then stacked in the shed for use. Moisture level is between 15% and 26% since they were already dead. My shed holds 10 cords.

 

Right now some of mine is in a pile uncovered and some stacked: covered/uncovered ; top covered is why I say covered/uncovered.
When time and weather permit I will finish splitting and stack what I have then top cover.
Just haven't had the time to finish it up.

 

Looks like an 80s era sled with no suspension travel. Would like to have seen the landing.