Dry spruce planks during the winter season

[|_David_|]

Hi!
I have a sawmill that cut facade timber for me - 175 x 25 spruce. I'm planning to replace the facade next summer and expected the sawmill to cut in early spring, not now in the fall. I received a message that the timber was ready for pickup this September...

Is it a problem to let the timber dry outside during the winter? Of course, properly stacked so that the wind can come through, with a metal sheet on top to protect against moisture.

Is there a risk of it cracking or anything when it gets too cold?

David

 

[O]

It is advantageous to dry during the winter when the humidity is lower. And the longer the wood lies, the more it dries. So congratulations on a quick delivery!