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Title: Stacking dry lumber
Post by: sallvord on March 15, 2014, 09:01:56 PM

I have approximately 3K board feet of 5/4 poplar and red oak. It has been stickered and air dried down to 12% after being in the open bottom of my barn for 2 years. My question is, can I remove the stickers and stack it tight together to save space since it is now dry without any negative effects? I do this with dimensional lumber, but I am not concerned with appearance. Thanks.

Title: Re: Stacking dry lumber
Post by: WDH on March 15, 2014, 10:19:34 PM

Yes, you can flat stack it without stickers at 12% moisture content.

Title: Re: Stacking dry lumber
Post by: sallvord on March 16, 2014, 08:25:28 AM

Thanks WDH. I appreciate the advice. It looks like I found a job to do today.

Title: Re: Stacking dry lumber
Post by: GeneWengert-WoodDoc on March 16, 2014, 09:49:44 AM

The risk of flat stacking is that you will likely be unable to see any insect damage that is occurring...powder post beetle. So, you should inspect the lumber frequently.

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