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snifferdog
09-08-2006, 09:47 PM
A friend had a tree cut down a few weeks ago, he was kind enough to donate some logs (about three foot in height) to my future garden project. the trouble is the logs are drying and cracking in the heat - some of them have split and are now only useful as fire wood. They are stored outside - no choice in that. What can i do to stop this? I was thinking that maybe they're just drying too quickly??

mouleetfrite
21-11-2006, 10:11 AM
The simple way to prevent the logs splitting is to paint the ends.

didsss
21-11-2006, 01:39 PM
mouleetfrite is right this will help but in order to stop splitting completely on substancial trunks you do need to sloww the drying process keep undercover & well ventilated in order that any moisture can escape. I hope you won't need the logs for about two year cos thats how long it will take without a dehumidifying kiln!!!

ronnie11
28-12-2006, 07:47 PM
You can buy parafin wax just paint it on the endgrain that will stop them drying out.

baz77
29-12-2006, 03:28 PM
You can buy parafin wax just paint it on the endgrain that will stop them drying out.
ur right there,done it for years.