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To Cover or Not, Test Results.

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Wouldsplitter, Oct 14, 2026.

  1. Canadian border VT

    Canadian border VT

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    Even his uncovered is an ideal situation, most do not place wood in middle of open field. IME most is shoved too a property line or fence. This causes leaves dirt and debris (especially pine needles) to sit on top causing rot. Also weeds and grass lower the quality of bottom rows..
     
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    Agreed 100%, I might not top cover AS much if I had the ability to stack in a wide open flat field like that with all that sunshine and air flow.

    This^ who was I kidding with my initial response :whistle:
     
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  3. Stephiedoll

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    Some is top covered, most is not. Most likely I will try to cover more before snow sets in but not a big deal as I bring a couple weeks in at a time to sit by the stove and warm up.
     
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