unprocessed logs

I have a load of logs that I picked up last year and put them into my drive shed.I am wondering will they rot while in log form while undercover & dry? The reason I am asking is I do not have enough bins to cut split them all and would prefer not to have to double handle the splits.

 

I hope you stacked the logs on stringers? Getting them off the ground would help out. Then, being undercover, I wouldn't worry about them rotting; rather just being in the way.

 

They are sitting on 2 power poles

 

I think you meant “I would not worry…”

 

I stand corrected.....thank you sir!

 

Off the ground and under cover I wouldn't worry about them rotting.

 

That’s my thoughts

 

Yup-You're good

 

This past Labor Day I got a few mulberry logs that were sitting on the dirt floor of a woman’s barn for 10 years. Zero rot whatsoever and they were actually dry inside too. Your results may vary but as others have stated, you’re good to go.

 

off the ground and undercover they should be okay for an extended period.

 

The fact they were in a barn out of the elements likely made the bigger difference.

 

To me, this whole notion is but a myth.
Not an ounce of criticism for the position, just find myself to be a perpetual split mover.

... did everything I could to avoid saying I'm always touching my wood....

 

How big are the logs? Just curious. I am
Picturing a 10 wheelers worth inside

 

I agree with most that the logs should be okay however there are some variables to consider. What type of wood are the logs? What is your relative humidity? When you say 'under cover', does that mean completely covered by a tarp (or other outdoor-type cover) or are they inside a barn/garage-type structure? If they are completely covered with no airflow, even raised off the ground in a humid environment, a lot of species will still rot. I normally leave any logs I have waiting to be processed uncovered but supported off the ground and seldom have any issues.

 

[QUOTE="Woodsnwoods, the pile is 6-8 feet tall and 16 feet long consisting of maple, ash 1 beech and 1 white oak log.
It is approx 8 bush cord and totally in one of my Cover all buildings sitting on the 2 power poles

 

Y e s, but the real trick is to touch wood a minimal number of times before getting intended use from it.

 

[QUOTE="Sourwood, Yes mine goes from splitter into racks then into drive shed for 3-5 years and now with new house & Heatmaster Unit into my attached garage done with tractor and into the stove when needed.All handling after in the rack is done with tractor & pallet jack