burning 2x lumber

[Brockport Bill]

Its it okay or safe to burn 2x building lumber, kiln dried (non pressure treated). I am in construction and generate quite a bit of scrap lumber cut offs. I know they burn hot and quick but I did not know if they would create a lot of creosote with the sappy nature of pine.

Thnaks Bill

 

[nshif]

Just mix it in in small amounts or use for start up so you dont overfire.

 

[tradergordo]

It can definitely cause an overfire, would mix it and watch the temps.

 

[DavidV]

my experience has been different. I have a good bit of it from the shop and have tried to use it as firestarter. Doesn't catch well. not sure what a full stove of the stuff would be like but using it for firestarter is a bust.

 

[Willhound]

I burn 2x4 cut ends all the time. I just mix a few in every once in a while. Nothing wrong with pine, especially if you live in an area with few, or no, hardwoods. I think it's Mountain Stove Guy that burns nothing but. Lumber is especially nice and clean, and no bark debris all over the place. Watch the temps.

 

[Corey]

I've been burning stacks of the stuff - 2x4's from remodeling, pallet scraps, etc. Three or four 2x's seem to make a nice fire, just don't put a dozen of them in the stove and expect to have an all night fire.

 

[Jake]

I burn KD lumber almost exclusivly

 

[Bill]

I burn 2x4's all the time, I like to put two on a thick load of coals in the morning to burn them down a little, before I load her up.