Oxfordshire Woodland Group

Often overlooked is the importance of correct stacking, stickering and weather protection of the planks that form a stack that may be required to be seasoned for years.

A good hat can be found in the form of corrugated metal sheeting which is used to top out each stack therebye stoping rainwater from entering the stack.

The precision required to undertake this important work might probably be best served by persons of a neuro diverse nature (autism / ADHD).

Sticks placed across the planks are used to separate same in order to facilitate air flow and maintain uniform pressure across the face of the planks as they dry therebye helping to prevent warping and cupping.