In a fit of newbie enthusiasm I, ah, got a deal on a bunch of quarter sawn white oak and quarter sawn red oak. It is all 10+ year old air dried 4/4 8-10ft. Where to store it has become the problem.

Is it okay to store outside without stickers as long as I keep the rain off?

And how far apart should I space the rack supports? - 18"? 24"? 36"?

I am near Joliet IL and we have wood boring bees. Will they munch on the oak?

Thanks for the help.

John H