Fact: Kiln-dried wood at 8% MC will re-absorb moisture from humid air or rain within days. Always cover the top, leave sides open.
Use a tarp to cover the top of the stack only. Leave the sides open so air can flow through and carry the moisture away. seasoned wood
To understand seasoned wood, you must understand two types of water inside a tree: Fact: Kiln-dried wood at 8% MC will re-absorb
Softwoods like pine typically take 6 months , while hardwoods like oak often require at least a year to reach optimal dryness. 2. Kiln Seasoning (Artificial) as bound water is slowly extracted.
is the moment when all free water is gone, but the cell walls are still saturated (approx. 28-30% MC). True seasoning happens below the FSP, as bound water is slowly extracted.