05-27-2013, 10:40 AM
Unless the bark was stripped from the ohia when they were felled, it is a bear to strip the bark from ohia that have been down for a bit....but could be a great summer project for adolescents...
The best thing is to get them off of the ground, stacked log house style (alternating direction) & KEPT DRY.... if for firewood, that is the end of the work
Next step is if these are for long term use - no need if you do not care if they are gone in a few years....
If you want them to last for years & If they are to be used for construction, & will be weather protected.... after THOROUGHLY dry (months of being kept bone dry, esp if in elevated temps) treat with a borate solution to resist termites (they do chomp both woods) Adding a clear wood preservative is always a good finish after...esp one that has a mold/mildew inhibitor.... if not weather protected, they most be treated with a water/moisture inhibitor to reduce rot & decay....
The best thing is to get them off of the ground, stacked log house style (alternating direction) & KEPT DRY.... if for firewood, that is the end of the work
Next step is if these are for long term use - no need if you do not care if they are gone in a few years....
If you want them to last for years & If they are to be used for construction, & will be weather protected.... after THOROUGHLY dry (months of being kept bone dry, esp if in elevated temps) treat with a borate solution to resist termites (they do chomp both woods) Adding a clear wood preservative is always a good finish after...esp one that has a mold/mildew inhibitor.... if not weather protected, they most be treated with a water/moisture inhibitor to reduce rot & decay....