cedar decking - ok to burn?

[moosecutter]

A neighbor who's a woodworker gave us a bunch of scraps to burn. There's a lot of 16" pieces of what looks like cedar decking boards. They don't appear to have any finish on them, but the ends of the raw boards have a waxy buildup. I thought it could be sap or pitch (it smells more like cedar than the cut end) but also worried it might be a finish and am afraid to burn them. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[MaintenanceMan]

Looks like good stuff to add a few pieces at a time to top off a load of cord wood. Sure wouldn't want to load up a stove full of just cedar scraps though..

 

[ElmBurner]

I would just ask your neighbor if it is raw wood or has been treated somehow.

But yeah...split it up for kindling or something. Should work great.

 

[warno]

Just burn it alittle at a time for the aroma. cedar smells great.

 

[begreen]

The ends probably are sealed to reduce checking. Should be ok to burn, mixed with cord wood or split with kindling.

 

[Captain Hornet]

Sir, If you can get them in the stove and the door shut, your good to go. But, just a few at one time.

 

[heavy hammer]

Would be great for kindling.

 

[Jay106n]

Looks good to me. Cut up into pieces for kindle. Definitely avoid using large amounts.