The sections you've already cut need to release moisture, so you might need to rethink your sealing of all surfaces except for the bark side. I've dried slabs of hardwood outdoors, and have found you only need to seal the ends to prevent splits. And, the sections should be "stickered" apart-i.e. just put slats or 1×2's between the sections allowing for airflow to aid the drying process.
My opinion is you should move the wood outdoors and just cover it with a tarp to keep the rain off, but leave the ends of the sections open.
Rule of thumb is drying time using this method is 1year per inch of thickness for hardwoods. ibewjon's advice about drying at lower temps is good.
Hope you find this helpful.
Gerry
My opinion is you should move the wood outdoors and just cover it with a tarp to keep the rain off, but leave the ends of the sections open.
Rule of thumb is drying time using this method is 1year per inch of thickness for hardwoods. ibewjon's advice about drying at lower temps is good.
Hope you find this helpful.
Gerry
