Will White Birch stay "rot free" if I split the rounds in half and store them?

[PA. Woodsman]

I know that White Birch has to be split to prevent rot; will it stay alright if I store it in "half-rounds" for several months or does it have to be split into "splits"? Thanks...

 

[darren_nh]

Should be fine, especially if only for a few months.

 

[woodbooga]

You'll be fine, esp since it's only for the short term. It's the unbroken "seal" of the papery bark that seals in the moisture. Once split, the wood is able to breathe.

 

[PA. Woodsman]

It's the unbroken "seal" of the papery bark that seals in the moisture. Once split, the wood is able to breathe.

That's what I thought but wanted to make sure-thanks to both of you for replying.

 

[woodbooga]

That's what I thought but wanted to make sure-thanks to both of you for replying.

The N.H. contingent is happy to help. White birch is our official state tree!

 

[max2cam]

I've noticed that the smaller white birch rounds (under say 6") do not rot inside the bark. Maybe the bark is too thin to be waterproof from the inside out. Otherwise, yes, split them.

 

[myzamboni]

if you don't split, at least score the bark.

 

[SawTroll]

Should be fine, especially if only for a few months.

Sure, no problem at all - unless you have a very wet climate.

 

[SawTroll]

if you don't split, at least score the bark.

Right, that helps as well - common practise here!