Standing Dead Ash

[dannynelson77]

So I cut down a standing dead Ash that has been dead for a few years, but still had all the bark on it. Its split and stacked. My Harbor Freight moisture meter states its at 30%. Think it will get down to 20% by this winter? Say by January when typically the really cold weather around here hits?

 

[smokinj]

I think you will have a good shot at it, if its in a windy sunny location.

 

[dannynelson77]

Its exposed to wind, but only some sun.

 

[smokinj]

Its exposed to wind, but only some sun.

full sun is best but "it is what it is"....lol ash you have a good shot and will be some good wood even if its not perfect.

 

[rdust]

I'd say you have a good shot of it getting down to the mid 20's maybe lower if you're in a dry climate. Mid 20's and it'll burn decent imo.

 

[andybaker]

A dead Ash could be burned the first year, the second year it's primo. You should have no problem with it this fall and winter.

 

[firefighterjake]

Hard to say . . . if it's all you've got at this point go for it . . . just be aware that it may not be fully seasoned or as seasoned as it should be. Personally, I suspect that since it's an ash and you're cutting it up, splitting and stacking it in a decent enough spot and giving it 7 months of seasoning before use that you should be fine to burn it in January . . . as Andy mentioned if you have any left over for next year you'll see quite a dramatic difference in the burning.