punk wood

[scoopj]

I recently moved into a new home, and the previous owner left several large rounds on the ground for quite a number of years - when I split them the outer 1-2" is punky and the bark just falls right off; if I hatchet off this punk stuff as much as possible will the wood still burn if given sufficient time off the ground to dry out? Thanks!

p.s. Love this forum - you're all so knowledgeable!

 

[hickoryhoarder]

In my experience, the solid stuff will burn if given some time to dry. It won't be the world's greatest firewood, but it'll give heat.

 

[Sawset]

If it splits, then firewood it is. If it crumbles, then put it somewhere that it can compost. Or a burn pile - something other than a boiler or stove.

if given sufficient time off the ground to dry out

 

[firefighterjake]

If allowed to dry it will all burn . . . but that said . . . I've done exactly what you said you have been doing -- hacked off the punk and kept the solid "meat" of the wood.