Dead standing pine for catalytic insert

[creek chub]

I cut some dead standing pine yesterday. The moisture content was 16-18% for both trees.

I know creosote isn’t a species oriented issue but should I let this pine air dry some more before burning it in a catalyst stove? It seems a little wet in the lower part of the trunk but it didn’t go over 18% on the meter

I’ve only burned hardwoods with exception of using pine for kindling. I have access to at least 1-2 years worth of dead standing pine


Thanks

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Pine is fine! Make sure you split a round of that pine a room temp and test on the fresh face, with the grain! 18 is a bit lower than most standing dead trees.

 

[EbS-P]

If a room temp fresh split face is below 20% MC it’s good for any stove!

 

[Ctwoodtick]

Try some. If it burns well, it’s good to go

 

[Dix]

Go for it!! Nothing wrong with seasoned pine!

Good for shoulder season, quick start when you need it, and burning when you are home to save the hard woods when you need them.

 

[creek chub]

If a room temp fresh split face is below 20% MC it’s good for any stove!

I got 14-16% MC after letting some warm up inside. The trees were standing with almost zero bark and hard as a baseball bat.

 

[EbS-P]

Keep the rain off of it. Top and sides !!

 

[marty319]

That's what I'm burning right now,it's hard as a rock and burns real nice.

 

[creek chub]

That's what I'm burning right now,it's hard as a rock and burns real nice.

I’m definitely gonna start processing more dead pine. I’ll save the oak and hickory for the colder months.

 

[Burnin Since 1989]

I’m definitely gonna start processing more dead pine. I’ll save the oak and hickory for the colder months.

Pine... Is Fine, Indeed!