Standing dead Oak score

[Andy S.]

I'm definitely at the three-year mark now. The same tree service that dropped a load of Pine rounds one day followed a a load of Maple logs a couple of days later just dropped off this batch of standing dead Oak. He says it was from a neighbor's tree that was standing dead for "10 years and is definitely ready to burn." I plan on splitting it this weekend. Can't wait to check it with the MM.

 

[Osagebndr]

Nice score. Looks like a fair sized tree. Our tree services around here have been keeping everything everything they cut as more people here are turning to wood heat

 

[Ralphie Boy]

Been about a year since I've scored from a tree service. A sigh of the times in our area.

 

[wahoowad]

Do you live behind a grocery store?

 

[Andy S.]

Ha! Although my wife would agree that I spend enough time there to call it home, that is my business. She"d never stand for the pallets at home.

 

[Woody Stover]

Can't wait to check it with the MM.

38%. What did I win?

She"d never stand for the pallets at home.

Maybe if you hide them under a bunch of wood...

 

[Hogwildz]

I guarantee you it isn't ready to burn.

 

[Andy S.]

I'm with you Hog. If it was dead as long as he said I'm hoping for 30% and possible use next year.

 

[Sconnie Burner]

Yeah with bark still on it I would guess 30-35%. It does seem to dry better/faster than live standing from what I'm seeing in my stacks. I have some that is down to 20-22% that I css buy the middle of April. This was all wood above the first y though. The trunk sections MIGHT be dry by next fall.

 

[Paulywalnut]

MM reading will be higher than you think. That oak just retains that moisture until it is actually split and stacked. I'll guess 28%. Great score though. Your reward for patience is great heat in two years.

 

[Craig S.]

Good score, but unlikely that standing dead oak is under 20%.

 

[Andy S.]

32%... I have hopes for next year since I'm splitting it small but expectations for '16/'17.