Wood Stacking
Professional stacking and seasoning assistance for drying lumber correctly, with proper stickering and airflow, done in Gainesville, Georgia.
Lumber Stacked Wrong Dries Wrong
Air-drying lumber before it ever reaches a kiln depends on how it's stacked. Without proper stickers, even spacing, and the right airflow, boards can warp, cup, or develop uneven moisture content before drying has even really started. CAG Specialty Wood offers professional stacking and seasoning assistance in Gainesville, so lumber, whether it's a customer's own freshly milled logs or stock from our yard, is set up to dry correctly from day one.
This service is most often paired with milling or sawing, for customers who've had logs cut into boards and need them properly stacked and stickered before air drying or before the stack goes into a kiln. Getting this step right shortens the time to a usable kiln-dry schedule and avoids warping that can't be corrected later.
From First Call to Finished Wood
Tell us what you have
Species, board count, and whether it's freshly milled or already partially dried.
Get a quote for the job
Billed hourly based on volume and the stacking setup needed.
We stack it properly
Stickered, spaced, and oriented for even airflow during drying.
Air dry or move to the kiln
Properly stacked lumber is ready for either path, depending on your timeline.
Wood Stacking Options and Pricing
Fresh-Sawn Lumber
Properly stickered and stacked right after milling, before air drying begins.
Customer-Supplied Stock
Bring in lumber that needs to be restacked correctly before further drying.
Pre-Kiln Staging
Stacked and stickered to go straight into vacuum or dehumidification kiln drying.
Seasoning Guidance
Advice on airflow, cover, and timeline for air drying your specific species and thickness.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Wood stacking and seasoning assistance | $150/hour |
| Typically paired with | Milling, sawing, or kiln drying |
Georgia Woodworkers Trust CAG
★★★★★ 4.8 average, 98 Google reviews
"I brought my wood top for my work bench up here to have it leveled. They did a great job at a reasonable price."
"I was helped by Kiko and he took his time showing me their stock and trying to find the right boards."
"I've used pecan, walnut, and curly maple so far. All their pieces have turned out perfect."
Our in-house shop in Gainesville, GA, where every wood stacking job is done on our own equipment.
Questions About Wood Stacking at CAG
Why does stacking matter if I'm going to kiln dry anyway?
Lumber that's stacked incorrectly before kiln drying can already have warping or uneven moisture that the kiln can't fully correct. Starting with a proper stack avoids that.
Can you stack lumber I had milled somewhere else?
Yes, we offer stacking and seasoning assistance on customer-supplied lumber, not just material milled at our yard.
What's a sticker, in this context?
A thin strip of wood placed between stacked boards to create airflow space and keep the stack from warping as it dries.
How long should air drying take before kiln drying?
It varies by species and thickness. We can advise on a realistic timeline once we see your specific material.
Is this available as a standalone service, or only with milling?
It's most commonly paired with milling or sawing, but we also stack lumber brought in on its own.
Do you provide ongoing storage while lumber air dries?
Reach out with your specific timeline and volume, and we can talk through what's realistic for your project.
Local Pickup, Or Shipped to Your Door
Every order is handled at our shop at 4050 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507. From there, it's your call: pick it up in person, have it delivered locally, or let us ship it to you, wherever you're building.
Communities we serve directly:
Atlanta Savannah Athens Augusta Macon Columbus Rome Dalton Warner Robins Valdosta Albany BrunswickOutside these areas? We ship lumber, slabs, and milled orders nationwide.
Ready to Get Started?
770.869.3377 Request a Quote4050 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Sat by appointment