Got out and split today, filled another pallet rack. Should I fill the space between the new rows with splits sideways? Currently theyre a 1/4 cord each. More sugar maple, black locust, oak and cherry mix
You certainly could fit some wood between the rows, although that'll reduce airflow for both the rows and extra wood you're thinking about cramming in. If you're planning on selling the wood later this year, I'd leave it alone. If it's going to sit until the 2027-2028 season, cram it in (unless it's oak or another multi-year drying wood, which needs all the air flow it can get)
I was thinking about airflow when I left it open, but this will be 27-28 wood. There is oak in the mix but its tops that have been cut to rounds for a year and I metered a few in the low 20s.
Got some poplar 2x4s cheap from a local mill and put together a couple more racks. Spaced up off the ground with blocks this time. Got enough lumber to build 8 more all together now just need to bring home some.more free pallets. Will be working on filling them up this week.
Perfect racks IMO. Gives you the option of sorting by species should you choose to do so. I find myself not mixing woods as much these days. Of course its always a work in progress. Need to rework some of my racks i made when I revamped my storage four years ago. Not much air flow underneath even though its several inches off the ground. Problem is they are rarely empty all at once.
Ive been sorting them by years to dry, pretty much separate all oak out for 3 years. I like ghe ibc totes best but haven't been able to source any cheap around here. Everything that'll be ready for this coming season I just stack full cords 3 rows on 2 pallets
