pallet question

[trimguy]

I started using pallets to sticker my wood on. Thanks for all the information I read regrarding this. The first ones I did I leveled cement blocks to set them on. Is this the way that most people do it or would it be alright to just set the pallet on " level " ground ? This is for personal use framing material, SYP. I know I " could " do it but don't want any regrets later when its time to use it .

[Banjo picker]

I worked in Augusta several years ago on a shut down, and I don't recall the ground being too "level". 😏 Seriously, if you don't start off on a flat surface you are going to be disappointed with your end result.  I would level my supports I was starting on as best as I could.  Banjo

[trimguy]

Thanks. Deep down I guess I knew better just looking for a short cut or maybe just a little lazy. ;D

[YellowHammer]

If you put pallets of lumber on the ground, before long, there will be ants and termites in it.  Been there done that.  

So getting it up on concrete, blocks, deep gravel, crossties, etc, serves several purposes.

[trimguy]

I didn't even think about the bugs having easier access !! Thanks.

[Brad_bb]

IN the shed where I have my pallets, there are concrete pads in front of the side and rear sliding doors.  The pads are 4'x20'.  Perfect for the pallets.  In the new storage building I'm building on my new place, I will have a similar pad running the length of building- 80' on one side.