When can I remove Stickers

[Baron]

 8)I have a barn full of lumber and slabs that is dry having been previously dried out of doors for two+ years. When can I feel safe in removing the stickers in order to consolidate these stacks and make more room?
Baron

[jimparamedic]

How long ha it been inside? I usually drop to 3/8 driers after about 6 months in side just to be safe.

[Brad_bb]

When the wood is down to ambient moisture (12-15%).  Do you have a moisture meter? If you flat stack the wood, you cannot keep it outside where it can get rained on or condensation can occur.

[YellowHammer]

 

[pine]

When the wood is down to ambient moisture (12-15%).  Do you have a moisture meter? If you flat stack the wood, you cannot keep it outside where it can get rained on or condensation can occur.

12% I can see.  I would be a bit nervous at 15%.  Is it really ok at 15%?

[Ianab]

12% I can see.  I would be a bit nervous at 15%.  Is it really ok at 15%?

Fungus won't grow if the MC is below about 20%. EMC where I live is about 14%, so I wouldn't have any worries about flat stacking at 15%. If your climate is a bit drier, then leave it a bit longer to be safe and complete the drying.