That's the biggest nightmare for a wood dealer.... He scores a nice log that sinks, then.... 6, 12, 24 months later.... he's got a floater.
All wood will decrease in weight if stored in the open, but this is just part of the drying process. Once the wood is reasonably dry, if you bring it to more arid climates (like Jordan) even the volatile aromatic compounds may start to evaporate, which is why I used to store my wood in the freezer in our old office. We recently moved to a ground level office which is a bit more damp than the previous one, and I haven't felt the need to freeze my woods since.
All wood will decrease in weight if stored in the open, but this is just part of the drying process. Once the wood is reasonably dry, if you bring it to more arid climates (like Jordan) even the volatile aromatic compounds may start to evaporate, which is why I used to store my wood in the freezer in our old office. We recently moved to a ground level office which is a bit more damp than the previous one, and I haven't felt the need to freeze my woods since.
What do you think of Malaysia's climate? I'm worried about my wood now
Btw Ensar I have some personal things to discuss, how should I contact you? Through the forum's inbox function or others?