My neighbor has a big pile of fir and pine rounds. He's moving, is giving it to me -- as much or as little as I want.
Some wood has been covered by a tarp, some not, and some of it has been directly on the ground. It's all been there 2-3 years. We live near the ocean in far northern California.
Some of the wood is in great condition -- no significant decomposition, and some rounds are significantly past their prime.
I'd like some help on where to draw the line as to which wood is worth the effort of splitting (all by hand) and burning.
For example, here's a piece that is in great shape:
And here's a piece which is just a little past its prime.
Here's one that's more punky:
And here's another example of what's in the pile:
Any words of wisdom or rules of thumb to help me decide? Thanks.
Some wood has been covered by a tarp, some not, and some of it has been directly on the ground. It's all been there 2-3 years. We live near the ocean in far northern California.
Some of the wood is in great condition -- no significant decomposition, and some rounds are significantly past their prime.
I'd like some help on where to draw the line as to which wood is worth the effort of splitting (all by hand) and burning.
For example, here's a piece that is in great shape:
And here's a piece which is just a little past its prime.
Here's one that's more punky:
And here's another example of what's in the pile:
Any words of wisdom or rules of thumb to help me decide? Thanks.