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Chris Clarke wrote:
 I too use a tarp, which is OK, but it is
> hard to get any ventilation under it.   Area it sits on (like most of
>  clay-filled property called soil) is wet when it rains.  Off the
> ground works, but I 
> think that completely covered but with a breeze, and a complete
> summer (6 months) all but the most wet White Oak will be ready to
> burn.> 
> Found out that 16x8 would require a building permit and 12x12
> concrete pad would cost a bundle ($1200).  Think I will go really
> cheap with some footers and gravel for the surface.  Maybe even go
> with plastic pipes and clear plastic cover for a year...


Chris, what's wrong with leveling off an area and using large pallets? 
That allows air to circulate under the wood and keeps it off the ground.
As for seasoning the wood, we start cutting wood this time of year for 
next year.  Unless it is standing dead wood, if it isn't down before the 
sap runs again in the Spring, it won't dry out enough.  I guess you 
figured that one out, huh. :)

Bev
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