{"id":3899,"date":"2023-06-17T23:53:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-17T18:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/?p=3899"},"modified":"2024-02-18T04:10:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T23:10:07","slug":"split-green-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/split-green-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you Should Split Wood Green (mostly)."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/003-5x4-fisk-X25-1800-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"fiskars x25 after splitting a large 24 inch log\" class=\"wp-image-384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/003-5x4-fisk-X25-1800-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/003-5x4-fisk-X25-1800-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/003-5x4-fisk-X25-1800-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/003-5x4-fisk-X25-1800-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/003-5x4-fisk-X25-1800.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between splitting green and seasoned wood is night and day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>It\u2019s easiest to split fresh green wood as the fibers are full of water and loosely packed. When wood dries it contracts up to 10%, making it denser and harder to split. However, you may want to wait if the wood can&#8217;t be moved and will be left exposed on the ground for more than a few days.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Green wood is may more pleasant to split by hand. It pops apart more consistently, and the soft wood absorbs more of the impact as well (don&#8217;t get me wrong &#8211; some green wood can still be very hard). And the bigger the log, the truer this is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dryer and harder the wood gets, the less likely you are to get one-hit splits, and you will feel the vibration of each strike. The condensed fibers also tend to &#8220;stick&#8221; together more meaning you get more annoying logs where you have to pause and pry them apart or cut the fibers &#8211; even though it&#8217;s technically already split. And, some wood can get weird and not even fully split, just slab off into chunks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, there are more factors than just ease to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2958_3d2612-69 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2958_3d2612-69 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2958_3d2612-69 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2958_3d2612-69 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-weight:400;font-style:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2958_3d2612-69 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list .kb-table-of-contents__entry:hover{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2958_3d2612-69 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2958_3d2612-69 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Reasons to Split Wood Green<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other benefits on top of it being easier to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/071-wood-pile-1800-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/071-wood-pile-1800-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/071-wood-pile-1800-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/071-wood-pile-1800-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/071-wood-pile-1800-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/071-wood-pile-1800.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Split green wood top \/ seasoned wood bottom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Split Wood Dries Faster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can take 6 months to a year for wood to properly dry and be ready to use as firewood. So one of the biggest advantages of splitting wood green (other than ease), is it will dry quicker and more thoroughly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the wood is split, moisture can escape out of all the newly cut faces of the wood. This can take months off the seasoning time &#8211; if you can properly store it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Split Wood is Easier to Move and Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t want to leave your freshly cut wood sitting on the dirt. It\u2019s much easier to move, transport, and store smaller and lighter pieces of wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be a hero and try and move full rounds. Especially since all the moisture in green wood makes them even heavier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When NOT to Split Green Wood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While split wood can dry faster, it can also cause more exposure to moisture and mud if it\u2019s not stored correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have dropped a tree but don\u2019t have time to move it, it\u2019s best to leave it in large rounds until you have time to move and store it properly. If you split wood and leave it on the ground, you can create many more &#8220;open&#8221; faces that can be impacted by weather, mud, mold, pests, and whatever else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t always split new rounds right away, and that is okay. Wood doesn&#8217;t season in a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extra Soft Wood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have never experienced this as a significant problem &#8211; but if the wood is really soft, you can find your axe may stick right in without splitting. The soft wood is so pliable it just absorbs the blade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s becoming a noticeable problem, you can wait a few days to let the wood harden, but I have never done this. Usually, it just takes another swing and you are fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/018-5x4-fisk-splitting-punch-1800-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Fiskars x27 head stuck in a large log\" class=\"wp-image-599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/018-5x4-fisk-splitting-punch-1800-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/018-5x4-fisk-splitting-punch-1800-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/018-5x4-fisk-splitting-punch-1800-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/018-5x4-fisk-splitting-punch-1800-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/018-5x4-fisk-splitting-punch-1800.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Splitting axe blade punched straight into a log<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You don&#8217;t need to split smaller logs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a log is under 8&#8243;, you can leave it to season as is. Splitting it&#8217;s not wrong &#8211; just up to you if it&#8217;s worth the time. Pieces that small aren&#8217;t too big of a hassle to split even when they are dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Can Logs Sit Before Splitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best to split logs within 2-3 weeks of being cut. They will start becoming noticeably tougher after about 1 month, and be significantly dryer and tougher after 2 to 3 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, the longer you wait the worse it gets. But you&#8217;ve got a few weeks where it stays easy, which is plenty of time. And even after 3-6 months, it&#8217;s not like you can&#8217;t split it. It&#8217;s just more work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long is Firewood Considered Green?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Firewood is considered green until it has a moisture content of below 20%. This can take 6 &#8211; 12 months to achieve as the moisture content in wood can start as high as 80%. Timing can be impacted by the size of the wood pieces, the temperature and humidity of the climate, and how the wood is stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, just because it&#8217;s technically green, doesn&#8217;t mean you should wait 2 months before splitting your rounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Please comment below<\/strong> If I missed something or if you have any questions. 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I got tired of only finding crap websites, so I set out to build a better one myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">I&#8217;m also on Instagram: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/axeandtool\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/axeandtool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@axeandtool<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2463_333545-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2463_333545-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2463_333545-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2463_333545-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2463_333545-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2463_333545-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2463_333545-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2463_333545-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2463_333545-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2463_333545-ea kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-sm-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full uag-hide-mob\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/me-hr-000.jpg\" alt=\"Jim of axeandtool.com in the woods with axe\" class=\"wp-image-2468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/me-hr-000.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/me-hr-000-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/me-hr-000-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/me-hr-000-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/axeandtool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/me-hr-000-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/research\/treesearch\/62261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drying and control of moisture content and dimensional changes &#8211; Forest Service, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trace.tennessee.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W179 Wood Products Information &#8211; Moisture Content of &#8216;Seasoned&#8217; Firewood, University of Tennessee <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The difference between splitting green and seasoned wood is night and day. 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