On Sat, 6 Mar 2021 22:00:10 -0500, "John Grossbohlin"
wrote:

"knuttle" wrote in message ...

On 3/6/2021 8:23 PM, John Grossbohlin wrote:

If the wood is clean of carpenter ants and termites and you're primarily
concerned about drying it, I'd leave a gap of 2"-3" between the wood and
building. You can do that and still have a steady pile by having the
occasional piece touch the building. Sort of like how a brick tie holds
the brick veneer to the building while maintaining the space.

If you have a contract for insect control, the contract may be voided if
you have wood stored 2"-3" from the house regardless of the current state
of insects.

In the southern US you almost have to have a insect control contract. While
I have never experienced it I have heard is required by some insurance
companies and mortgage companies.

True. It's easy to forget that folks here are scattered around the globe and
have different conditions... Me, I'm in the NE US. Clean sound wood is what
I take for firewood when I'm felling trees. Anything with rot, black ants,
grubs, or evidence of borers stays in the woods. The worst thing that
happens occasionally is over-wintering mosquitos hiding in the crevices of
the bark awaken in the house. It is odd to see the mosquitos flying near the
windows with snow on the ground and a frozen lake in the background. ;~)

There is nothing keeping "black ants" (carpenter ants) from infesting
the wood after transport. It's a very bad idea keeping wood anywhere
close to the house, particularly where it can get wet. I lived in NY
and VT for just under 40 years and found out the hard way.