Storing wood advice


 
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Pat DiFelice

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Hello all,
I previously posted about apple wood I could get at a good price but was concerned about the small 1" diameter branches but was advised I could use them in my kettle grill. At the moment I'm bbqing a 20lb turkey on my Weber performer indirect heat using the small pieces of apple wood. WOW what a smell coming out, I'm going to pickup the bin from the gentleman. It's more than I need. Approx one square yard. I'm thinking of maybe cutting them up to 4" pieces and storing them. Any advise on storage tips so no insects or mold will ruin it. This should last me for years. Do you think burlap sacks would work also.
Thanks for you help.
Pat
 
Apple wood will be good for years as long as you keep moisture away from the wood. No problem.

I have apple trunks, almost twenty years old, good as new, stored away from rain and moisture. No problem. I use them for smoking, and also for making knife handles.
 
Pat, air is your woods friend. Stack the wood off the ground on a pallet. Let the air circulate under and around. Cover with a water proof material. Even better stack it in your gargage. Or better yet in the house. Nice applewood aroma everywhere. And at Christmas you can thow some in the fireplace.

Mark
 
yep, i got applewood outside in the woodshed with my oakwood for heating the home.
snow does get on it on occasion butt it doesn't rot... but burlap bags do do an excellent job keepin' it's contents very dry.
 
An ol' timer once told me..
"Stack your wood loose enough that a squirrel can get through it, but the cat that's chasing him can't."

This provides enough airflow to deter mold, etc.
 
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