I live in VA and piled my wood in open field with no cover , began in November and discovered in December it was molding!!! I used fencing like you did..I had to stack it all to stop the molding. I will not pile in winter again. Maybe in warm weather.
@@Protected_Lady that’s good to hear. I do think getting the wood split and in the bunker by fall would be ideal to get that initial surface moisture out. We shall see 😬
Thanks for an informative video! The bunker approach makes a lot of sense. What I'm not sure I get (from you or Chris or others) - how will the retrieval of firewood from the bunker work (how do you keep a FIFO approach as the bunker expands, do you have to remove the fence to get at the wood) - just not not picture that side of the process.
@@BuckCountryWoodyard that’s an excellent question Buck, I didn’t address it, partially because I don’t know the exact answer, however, I made two bunkers for this specific reason. One can be drying while the next is being loaded and then as I pull from one the next will be drying. So on and so forth. When it comes to getting it out I left a little fence “gate” with 3 zip ties that I can just snip and open/walk in once it gets low enough. It’s very easy to open and close the fence since I just used zip ties. As far as FIFO, I’m not worried about that. In fact I expect the first in to take longer to dry than the last in since the last will be on top getting wind and sun. Basically my plan is to unload from the surface (top and sides) when it’s time and just continue digging into the checking moisture. As I’m doing that process, the other side will be where I load the fresh split wood.
Ok after Chris in the woodyard, Jeremiah, and now you I'm going to have to try the bunker idea. I just need the wood out of the bunker before the snow comes.
@@WilleysFirewoodJacob at twin city posted a video with a quote this morning actually. “Time is the only currency we spend without ever knowing the balance” there’s something reeeeeal nice about throwing wood into a pile. I do a fair amount of handling already but this cuts down on the time I’m handling for sure.
i use pallets exclusively, luckily i get them for free from work, my piles are 8' wide 6'tall by whatever length i end up with, last year i had about 10 cord in a pile no mold anywhere!! good luck with your fence bunker
You have a nice bunker there for sure . I may do a video on my next one coral I build . I use old farm gates T post and the wire . I have the spot for a nice coral wind sun and no trees .
@@ronniecrook6313 thanks Ronnie! For the longest time I just scavenged 1-2 pallets at a time from behind businesses that were giving them away. My neighbor has a business that he gets product in weekly on lots of pallets so he keeps me squared away. But the key to pallets is get them whenever you can even if you don’t need them and store a big stack so when the well runs dry you have enough to sustain you until the next honey hole shows up!
We stack most everything here in the Adirondacks. If you leave in a pile for a bit, it will definitely mold. I'd rather have some shade for working and stacking, than no shade and piling.... that's just me. I do some loose piling, but only into totes. Great job
@@dereksstuff8395 shade is everything when working. Especially down here in NC you’ll break a sweat checking the mail 🤣 it also seems like I get more tree service wood in the dead of summer so it’s just a scorcher. Thanks so much for watching Derek!
Ill be doing the same eventually, im still gonna stack over here the 40+ cord i can stack here. When thats full we can move to the bunkers at the new place!!!!
I like the pilings ideas. But with my wet and damp climate here in Western Washington, state (Pacific NW) is just not gonna happen. So stacking it will be.😉👍
HW Stix' bunker is at least 100 yds long and about 12' wide. Then he has an L on the end that goes about 50 yds long and the same width. He is just now starting to fill it..what a super-crazy guy!
@@JordanSmith-us9sb in South Carolina you’re definitely gonna be just fine! As long as you’re not covered by trees yall get plenty of wind and heat!! Thanks for watching Jordan!
@theoldfellaDigwell keeping it off the ground is definitely the common denominator and the main rule I live by when storing firewood. Some of these species act like wicks and will literally pull moisture straight from the ground like you said! Thanks so much for watching!
New sub. Good video interesting. I watch a lot of Wood videos. I do everything wood cars trucks. Love better everythingA little bit of everything. So we'll catch your mother when my friend have a good day and stay safe.
@@jimmieburleigh9549 cattle panels would certainly be a great idea if you had them laying around and they would certainly be stronger, but also a lot more expensive and more cumbersome to haul around or get home from the store where this roll of fence was just tossed in the back of my Toyota Highlander.
Thanks for the advice, I have debated this method myself.
@@thesheff79 thank you for watching!!
I live in VA and piled my wood in open field with no cover , began in November and discovered in December it was molding!!! I used fencing like you did..I had to stack it all to stop the molding. I will not pile in winter again. Maybe in warm weather.
@@Protected_Lady that’s good to hear. I do think getting the wood split and in the bunker by fall would be ideal to get that initial surface moisture out. We shall see 😬
Thanks for an informative video! The bunker approach makes a lot of sense. What I'm not sure I get (from you or Chris or others) - how will the retrieval of firewood from the bunker work (how do you keep a FIFO approach as the bunker expands, do you have to remove the fence to get at the wood) - just not not picture that side of the process.
@@BuckCountryWoodyard that’s an excellent question Buck, I didn’t address it, partially because I don’t know the exact answer, however, I made two bunkers for this specific reason. One can be drying while the next is being loaded and then as I pull from one the next will be drying. So on and so forth. When it comes to getting it out I left a little fence “gate” with 3 zip ties that I can just snip and open/walk in once it gets low enough. It’s very easy to open and close the fence since I just used zip ties. As far as FIFO, I’m not worried about that. In fact I expect the first in to take longer to dry than the last in since the last will be on top getting wind and sun. Basically my plan is to unload from the surface (top and sides) when it’s time and just continue digging into the checking moisture. As I’m doing that process, the other side will be where I load the fresh split wood.
@@FoothillsFirewood That makes sense - thanks for explaining! Mark
I like it! I kept oak out of my bin👍👍
For drying/mold reasons? I need to start a mixed hardwood bin but the tree services just keep bringing oak lol
@ yes I have had bad luck with mold issues in the past with red oak.
@ good to know hopefully I won’t regret it, but we’ll know next fall!
Ok after Chris in the woodyard, Jeremiah, and now you I'm going to have to try the bunker idea. I just need the wood out of the bunker before the snow comes.
@@WilleysFirewoodJacob at twin city posted a video with a quote this morning actually. “Time is the only currency we spend without ever knowing the balance” there’s something reeeeeal nice about throwing wood into a pile. I do a fair amount of handling already but this cuts down on the time I’m handling for sure.
@ I'm going to use the conveyor and convey right into the bunker I think. Reduce the handling even more.
@ yeah if I had a conveyor I’d never stack a pile again!!! Those things were built for piling!
@ 24' to the top baby!
i use pallets exclusively, luckily i get them for free from work, my piles are 8' wide 6'tall by whatever length i end up with, last year i had about 10 cord in a pile no mold anywhere!!
good luck with your fence bunker
That’s awesome Robert what part of the country do you live?
@@FoothillsFirewood Warrenton Mo
If I didn’t use totes, I’d definitely use bunkers.
Keep us posted on how the wood dries in a few months!Well done man. Enjoyed it!👊🏻🔥🪵
@@TwinCityFirewood yessir I will do it!
Nice tips brother, that hat is super hot too!!!
@@LogCabinFirewood gotta rep the homies
@@FoothillsFirewood love ya homie 🤜🤛
You have a nice bunker there for sure . I may do a video on my next one coral I build . I use old farm gates T post and the wire . I have the spot for a nice coral wind sun and no trees .
@@jasonpinnix1905 yeah that would make a great video!
I want to do something like that but I am having a problem finding free pallets. I refuse to pay for them. Keep up the good work man
@@ronniecrook6313 thanks Ronnie! For the longest time I just scavenged 1-2 pallets at a time from behind businesses that were giving them away. My neighbor has a business that he gets product in weekly on lots of pallets so he keeps me squared away. But the key to pallets is get them whenever you can even if you don’t need them and store a big stack so when the well runs dry you have enough to sustain you until the next honey hole shows up!
My "friendly" neighbor sells them for $5 a piece. 😢
i lin up shippn containers with the greenhouse roofs i think that is the best way to keep wood clean and mold free
We stack most everything here in the Adirondacks. If you leave in a pile for a bit, it will definitely mold. I'd rather have some shade for working and stacking, than no shade and piling.... that's just me. I do some loose piling, but only into totes. Great job
@@dereksstuff8395 shade is everything when working. Especially down here in NC you’ll break a sweat checking the mail 🤣 it also seems like I get more tree service wood in the dead of summer so it’s just a scorcher. Thanks so much for watching Derek!
Ill be doing the same eventually, im still gonna stack over here the 40+ cord i can stack here. When thats full we can move to the bunkers at the new place!!!!
@@LogCabinFirewood take us along for the ride!!!
@FoothillsFirewood you got it
I like the pilings ideas. But with my wet and damp climate here in Western Washington, state (Pacific NW) is just not gonna happen. So stacking it will be.😉👍
I was thinking about you while I was making this video 😂. Thanks so much for watching and commenting Daniel!
@@FoothillsFirewood : I was wondering about that when you mentioned The Pacific NW. LoL
HW Stix' bunker is at least 100 yds long and about 12' wide. Then he has an L on the end that goes about 50 yds long and the same width. He is just now starting to fill it..what a super-crazy guy!
@@jamessanders4310 100 yards is wild!!! I love it, thanks for being here James. I appreciate you watching!
@ did you really think I was bullhittng
Thanks for the video and information. Im down here in south Carolina. Im try one out this year. Im save a lot of time not stacking.
@@JordanSmith-us9sb in South Carolina you’re definitely gonna be just fine! As long as you’re not covered by trees yall get plenty of wind and heat!! Thanks for watching Jordan!
@FoothillsFirewood If you are ever in South Carolina, let me know and I will show you around my little wood yard.
@@JordanSmith-us9sb that would be awesome!
Think you definitely need to keep it of the deck ,Ground, otherwise you end up drawing all the watta in the field ,,,,nice trick.
@theoldfellaDigwell keeping it off the ground is definitely the common denominator and the main rule I live by when storing firewood. Some of these species act like wicks and will literally pull moisture straight from the ground like you said! Thanks so much for watching!
New sub. Good video interesting. I watch a lot of Wood videos. I do everything wood cars trucks. Love better everythingA little bit of everything. So we'll catch your mother when my friend have a good day and stay safe.
@@hillbillyfranks thank you so much for the sub, comment and spending your time with us!!
Hog or cattle panels are better than that small gauge fence.
@@jimmieburleigh9549 cattle panels would certainly be a great idea if you had them laying around and they would certainly be stronger, but also a lot more expensive and more cumbersome to haul around or get home from the store where this roll of fence was just tossed in the back of my Toyota Highlander.
@FoothillsFirewood true but cheaper in the long run.