pine wood from frame

Do you mean the 2x4's,, what kind of stove do you have?

As long as it's not treated framing studs, it will be fine to burn. Probably will be VERY dry - burn hot and fast, so, watch temps. Pine has gotten a bad rep but is a good firewood IF you dry (season) it properly. It is a softwood and has fewer BTUs than oak, locust, hickory, etc. The best theory I've seen for the urban legend of "Burn pine - get a chimney fire" is: 1. Burn wet wood for long time. 2. Coat chimney in gooey creosote. 3. Burn pine and get quick, hot fire. 4. Chimney fire. 5. Blame pine instead of months/years of poor burning practices.

Keep a few things in mind when talking about framing or wood scraps for burning........that stuff is probably REALLY dry and will burn EXTREMELY hot. If you have a modern EPA stove and mix it in with your other hardwoods I don't see a problem burning it. So long as it isn't pressure treated wood or wood that has been stained/painted. But you definitely do NOT want to put a full load of that stuff in your stove at one time.......can you say OVERFIRE!?!?! :shut:

+1 to Scotty's post.

I've been burning up bits and pieces from my tree-crushed outbuilding all winter. I've basically been using it to
jump-start re-loads or new fires. Pine burns great; you just don't want to over-do it. Mix it in with other wood, and keep a close eye on
your temps.

lmei007 said:

Anybody told me the pine wood is not good to burn? why? easy get dirty/block chimney?

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To answer this question.....
95% Pine and spruce is what all I have to burn as that is the only types of trees we have other than poplar. I heat my home with it 24/7 for 8-10 months a year. Every wood species can causes the nasties. Dry wood of any flavour doesn't as long as your operating your stove properly. DRY wood is the key. With your 2 by 4 scrap it should be fine. The type of stove you are using will also be a factor on the control of your burn. Monitor closely on your loads and start small or mix. You should put your stove type/make in your signature to help others compare and share their experiences.
Good luck.
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Scotty Overkill said:

Keep a few things in mind when talking about framing or wood scraps for burning........that stuff is probably REALLY dry and will burn EXTREMELY hot. If you have a modern EPA stove and mix it in with your other hardwoods I don't see a problem burning it. So long as it isn't pressure treated wood or wood that has been stained/painted. But you definitely do NOT want to put a full load of that stuff in your stove at one time.......can you say OVERFIRE!?!?! :shut:

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+1
I burn 2X4 & other "clean" scrap wood from projects all the time, Good kindling too
Pine causing chimney issues is a myth. Dry pine & other evergreens have heated homes for decades with no problems. The key is "dry"
Wet wood, of any wood species, is what causes chimney issues.

dougand3 said:

As long as it's not treated framing studs, it will be fine to burn. Probably will be VERY dry - burn hot and fast, so, watch temps. Pine has gotten a bad rep but is a good firewood IF you dry (season) it properly. It is a softwood and has fewer BTUs than oak, locust, hickory, etc. The best theory I've seen for the urban legend of "Burn pine - get a chimney fire" is: 1. Burn wet wood for long time. 2. Coat chimney in gooey creosote. 3. Burn pine and get quick, hot fire. 4. Chimney fire. 5. Blame pine instead of months/years of poor burning practices.

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Exactly

Gotta post a pic of my 2 cord stash given to me by a guy who sells firewood. Already cut and split - and bone dry from sitting in the sun for two summers. Hopefully this myth will continue to prevail until I hoard all the pine :=)

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dougand3 said:

As long as it's not treated framing studs, it will be fine to burn. Probably will be VERY dry - burn hot and fast, so, watch temps. Pine has gotten a bad rep but is a good firewood IF you dry (season) it properly. It is a softwood and has fewer BTUs than oak, locust, hickory, etc. The best theory I've seen for the urban legend of "Burn pine - get a chimney fire" is: 1. Burn wet wood for long time. 2. Coat chimney in gooey creosote. 3. Burn pine and get quick, hot fire. 4. Chimney fire. 5. Blame pine instead of months/years of poor burning practices.

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Exactly

Gotta post a pic of my 2 cord stash given to me by a guy who sells firewood. Already cut and split - and bone dry from sitting in the sun for two summers. Hopefully this myth will continue to prevail until I hoard all the pine :=)

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Hmm . . . besides The Hearth.com Reality Show we can have a spin-off . . . Tonight on Wood Hoarders, SmokeyCity goes to the dark side and begins hoarding pine . . . will his family and friends be able to convince him of the danger of burning pine or will he listen to his new found on-line "friends" and continue to stockpile the evil wood . . . stay tuned.

Hmm . . . besides The Hearth.com Reality Show we can have a spin-off . . . Tonight on Wood Hoarders, SmokeyCity goes to the dark side and begins hoarding pine . . . will his family and friends be able to convince him of the danger of burning pine or will he listen to his new found on-line "friends" and continue to stockpile the evil wood . . . stay tuned.

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Yes... this has potential LOL
now I'm waiting for BB to come on and say to me: "YOUR'E FIRED!"